#Sanchong
This spicy stinky tofu place is located next to the Sanchong Sports Center.
There's a parking lot nearby that makes parking quite convenient.
The indoor environment is comfortable and clean.
After scanning the code on the table to place an order, you can check out online directly, which is quite convenient.
We ordered stinky rice and the spicy duck blood stinky tofu from the lunch special.
The stinky rice is quite unique (but the portion is not large).
The main ingredients are deep-fried dough sticks, century egg, and stinky tofu,
topped with a large Wushan Ranch egg.
It’s a bowl of rice with a strong flavor.
The dough sticks have a crisp texture.
Mixing it all together is pretty good and quite special.
Friends who haven’t tried it can give it a shot.
The spicy duck blood stinky tofu is rather ordinary.
The taste isn’t particularly outstanding.
The broth is drinkable and not too heavy on the palate.
The stinky tofu has flavor but isn't too rich.
The duck blood is tender but hasn't been marinated, so it lacks flavor.
The filling in the vegetarian yellow sparrow is quite fragrant.
The accompanying ramen seems overcooked, leading to a mushy texture.
Overall, I feel the stinky rice is more unique,
while the spicy duck blood is average.
Additionally, if it weren't for the lunch special, I would think the price is a bit high.
If I come again during the lunch special time, I’ll consider trying other dishes.
We ordered Hakka dumplings, a small bowl of braised pork rice, blanched vegetables, and cold mixed pig ears. The two of us ate very well, and the total was $280.
The dining environment was relatively clean; although it's a snack stall, it wasn't too dirty or messy.
The Hakka dumplings are small dumplings; they do not have filling, but the broth is tasty and includes shredded meat, mushrooms, and cabbage, which is quite hearty. Since I prefer lighter flavors, it was a bit salty, but still okay, and I didn't feel like drinking water after finishing.
The braised pork rice comes with pickled vegetables, which are delicious, and the braised pork is all lean meat, very fragrant. The pig ears are well-flavored but not overly salty. The blanched vegetables usually offer cabbage and sweet potato leaves, but today the sweet potato leaves were sold out, so we chose Chinese cabbage instead.
Currently, only cash payments are accepted.
This is a very famous late-night snack shop in Huwei, Yunlin, so I came specifically to try it out. Since it wasn't open yet, the owner was still frying oil, so after ordering, I waited for nearly half an hour for the food. However, it usually shouldn’t take this long.
This time I ordered condensed milk fried buns and caramel condensed milk fried buns. Since it was takeout, the sauces were specially packed in a separate bag, which was quite nice.
As for the food, it may have been a bit dry and hard since it was takeout and not eaten on site, rather than being crispy.
Overall, everyone can give it a try because there are really quite a few flavors to choose from.
I rarely give such high ratings to this type of snack shop!
When I arrived at this place, I didn't have high expectations.
🤔💭 "Isn’t it just a little noodle shop selling simple broth, dry noodles, and cold cuts?"
I hadn’t planned on eating here.
Unfortunately, no matter how I walked that day, there were very few shops open for business.
Even if they were open, either there were no customers or the owner was nowhere to be found. After quite a trek, I finally found this place that seemed to have a crowd.
"Since there's not much choice, let’s just go with it! As long as it’s clean!"
My friend and I shared this thought, and seeing that the exterior wasn't too bad, we went inside to eat.
Customers came and went, and we didn’t have much expectation. After all, the main goal was to fill our stomachs; whether it tasted good or not was secondary.
"It’s not expensive!"
That was our first impression of the place—until the food arrived at our table.
😳⋯⋯
Wow, that’s a surprisingly large bowl?
The small bowl of plain noodles was about the same as the large bowl,
The $25 bamboo shoot soup bowl was also huge,
The minced pork rice was piled high with a lot of minced pork, and we could even add pickled vegetables?
Not only was it large, but it was also really delicious! 😳
It’s basically just regular plain noodle broth—nothing fancy or memorable about the flavor,
but it has that hometown taste, a traditional little shop,
clean and the broth was clear with hardly any impurities.
I once thought the big bowl was an illusion,
Maybe it had been too long since I ate at this type of vendor,
Later, a small family came in, and the dad ordered a bowl of fried noodles,
And it was clear that his bowl of fried noodles was definitely large.
(I was too shy to take a sneaky photo of others, so I didn’t.)
The fried noodles were piled up high like a mountain.
The bowl was also super big, but the fried noodles could be stacked high to a "peak,"
We ate for about 30 minutes,
Even though that dad was opening his mouth wide for each bite and chewing hard, eating the fried noodles like it was a big dish,
The fried noodles in front of him still didn’t drop below the rim of the bowl,
It just went from a pointed mountain to a flatter one,
Still a mountain.
This place is completely the kind of shop where grandma worries you’ll get hungry! 😳
My friend and I both felt very lucky, as if we stumbled upon a treasure,
This little shop was clean and bright, with simple things that were simply delicious,
And the best part, it’s very cheap and a great deal!
If you don’t mind having some rice, noodles, soup, or porridge, you should come and give it a try! 😆
Location: Wanhua District, Taipei City
Taipei City is a popular tourist spot filled with a lot of people.
Ximen District is a place where many foreigners come to visit.
There's a snack shop that has never particularly stuck in my mind.
Today, I happened to be shopping nearby and suddenly had a strong craving for oyster omelet,
so I came to see if there was one nearby and decided to try it.
From observing the people around and looking at the menu,
it's clear that foreigners do visit here often,
but the ordering paper doesn’t have English on it
(maybe they printed too many and didn't have time to change it, haha, just guessing).
I feel that making some adjustments shouldn't be too difficult.
🌟Oyster Omelet
This is a traditional type of oyster omelet.
The oysters are not particularly large, they are medium to small size.
The quantity is also not very large.
The batter is cooked just right,
not the super crispy kind,
but it meets the standard.
🌟Meat Thick Soup
This is a Northern-style flavor.
It’s not the sweet type.
Since I studied in Tainan before,
I often had the sweet type of meat thick soup,
so this one is quite nice for me.
After all, I’m still from the North and I’m used to it not being so sweet.
🌟Turnip Cake
This is Taiwanese-style turnip cake, cooked very crispy.
Personally, I really like turnip cake that is crispy.
It’s somewhat like what you would get in a breakfast shop,
but it’s crispier than what you would typically find at a breakfast shop.
The sauce has the expected flavor.
Overall, if you happen to be nearby and are craving this type of snack, you can come here to eat.
However, it’s not the kind of place you would want to come especially for.
【Foodholic Niko @ Taichung】
At the intersection near an entrance of Fengjia Night Market, there is a really popular place called "Nisshoden Takoyaki." I went to buy some around 11 PM on a Friday night, and I still had to wait in line for about 5-10 minutes; the business is booming!
You can choose between bonito flakes or seaweed for toppings, and we opted for the classic bonito flakes. The takoyaki here is on the softer side, and the outer skin isn't very crispy, but it's still tasty with the bonito flakes and mayonnaise added on. However, most takoyaki tastes like this, so it isn't particularly special.
If you're going to have to wait a long time in line, I personally think it's not worth making a special trip. I'm sure there are other takoyaki options available at Fengjia Night Market as well.
Foodholic Niko @ Taichung
This place was also recommended by a friend, and it's located near Fengjia Night Market. If you enjoy stinky tofu with a strong smell and flavor (I honestly can't distinguish if their tofu is steamed or braised), I recommend trying "Master Xu's Spicy Stinky Tofu."
We ordered a portion of spicy stinky tofu for $80 and spicy duck blood for $70.
To conclude: the stinky tofu is better than the duck blood.
A portion of spicy stinky tofu comes with two large pieces; they are indeed quite big. As soon as you open the takeout container, you can smell the strong odor, haha. Upon tasting it, the flavor is definitely rich, and the tofu has the perfect texture. However, we ordered it mild, which is almost completely non-spicy. If you still want some spiciness, I suggest ordering at least a little spicy; otherwise, it might feel like it’s missing that kick.
The spicy duck blood seems to have about 4-5 pieces; the duck blood is quite chewy, but I feel it doesn't have as much flavor as the stinky tofu. Even with the mild spice, I personally think it lacks a bit of flavor. Duck blood is optional.
🎉Afternoon Tea Set for Bade People🎉
🎉Stinky Tofu with Herbal Soup🎉
The stinky tofu from the iron shed is a popular snack in Bade, located near the intersection of Bade International Road and Guangfu Road, directly across from Jiazizhuan's Bade store, with nearby parking available, making it convenient to drive here 🙌🏻
On weekdays, there are fewer crowds, and although it opens at three o'clock, foodies still come in an endless stream 😆 The store has about ten tables, which is not many, but the turnover rate is quite fast, and most people opt for takeout ☺️ Today, we ordered the full menu to enjoy the popular stinky tofu of Bade 👍
Stinky Tofu:
Here, the stinky tofu is available in small and large portions. The small size costs 70 TWD for ten pieces; the large size costs 100 TWD for fifteen pieces. Once this fragrant stinky tofu is served, its aroma fills the air. A bite reveals a crispy exterior and tender interior; the frying is just right, perfectly complemented by the sweet and sour taste of Taiwanese pickles, making it very satisfying 👍
Fried Pork Chop:
Generally, this pairing would normally include fried chicken cutlets, but this place surprisingly has fried pork chops ☺️ The shop fries them fresh upon ordering, which takes some time. Though they seem plain, the fried pork chop pleasantly surprised me. It's not thick, resembling the kind you find in lunch boxes, but one bite reveals it's not dry at all. The freshly dipped breadcrumb coating makes the exterior very crispy, and the meat is tender and soft 😳 Even eaten alone, it's quite good, especially with the house-made spicy sauce that pairs perfectly 👏
Vermicelli with Large Intestine and Fresh Oysters:
The vermicelli is quite standard, featuring a rich flavor from dried fish paired with the shop's homemade braised large intestine and fresh oysters. The braised intestine adds a decent taste, but the oysters are on the smaller side. Overall, it's acceptable ☺️
In summary:
The shop provides four types of condiments for customizing according to personal taste 😆 Although the shop is located on a corner, there are parking lots nearby, making it relatively convenient for parking, and scooters can stop right at the entrance 🙌🏻
Braised Pork Rice (Small) $30
Braised Egg $10
Pork Ball Soup $25
On a very cold night, while on my way home, I wanted to have some hot soup, felt a bit hungry, and wanted a bowl of braised pork rice to go with it.
It’s an economical and affordable meal; the $30 braised pork rice has a great cost-performance ratio, topped with some small side dishes of offal. The texture of the rice is very similar to sticky rice.
The pork ball soup comes with 2 pork balls and only costs $25. The most expensive item in this meal is probably the braised egg, which is $15, because a 7-11 tea egg only costs $10.
I really want to give it 5 stars, but the dining environment is very cold in winter and hot in summer, so...
# Yingge
I've come again to the food court on the second floor of the Yingge Public Market. When everyone wants something different to eat, this place is perfect. We can buy our own meals and still sit together to eat.
Today, I chose the ancient chicken rice from stalls one and two, but I ordered the fried pork chop set meal instead. It includes three side dishes, a braised egg, and soup. The main dish is the fried pork chop with white rice. The side dishes taste quite good, but they are a bit lukewarm. The fried pork chop isn't crispy; it has more of a home-cooked type of batter. It seems like it was re-fried after placing the order. It is hot to eat, but it releases oil quickly. However, the chicken fat drizzled over the white rice is quite fragrant. I feel like the chicken rice would be very tasty. The white rice is a bit hard, but the chicken fat is so good that I still finished half a bowl. The accompanying radish soup is nice too—clean and sweet.
Overall, the fried pork chop set meal tastes average. If I come back next time, I won't hesitate to order the chicken rice. It should be much tastier! 😆
The food court has a variety of payment options available, which is very convenient for someone like me who is used to electronic payments. I give this a thumbs up! 👍