Overall Review: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Dickson's Fooday Review #199 has been updated!
This time I will be evaluating a sushi stall located inside the Ren'ai Market in Keelung!
This sushi stall is one of many within the Ren'ai Market!
Currently, there are many stalls within the market selling either Taiwanese or Japanese sushi.
They offer a variety of Japanese dishes or sushi rolls.
This time, I've come to one of the stalls inside the Ren'ai Market!
As far as I know, there are about seven or eight stalls serving Japanese sushi dishes in the Ren'ai Market alone.
It is said that the stall I visited today ranks among the best few.
Since the stall is inside the market, there aren't many seats available.
However, the design of the kitchen area has a very Japanese feel.
Additionally, the menu features a considerable number of standard Japanese dishes,
mostly focused on sushi.
Of course, since this is Keelung, there are also plenty of choices for sashimi.
Common dishes like rice bowls and hand rolls are also listed on the menu,
so whatever customers feel like eating on the day, they should be able to order it here!
So how is the flavor of Japanese cuisine inside the market?
Let's summarize…
Personally, I think if you care more about the ambiance and flavor,
you might as well go to a more authentic or larger Japanese restaurant that meets expectations.
The Japanese cuisine in the market,
after all, is located within a market,
so the environment can't be that high quality!
The culinary aspect also can't be as authentic,
but in terms of price, it does have a higher cost-performance ratio!
It all comes down to how each consumer chooses!
Food: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Drinks: N/A
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌖🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
⭐️ Food Section
On that day, I went with a friend.
👉 Fisherman's Deluxe 11 Pieces $490
As a local guide, of course, I had to order the most luxurious option!
Because even at this price, the 11 pieces are actually quite reasonable!
Let's see what the content of these 11 pieces is like!
From what I remember, the sushi here included both sashimi sushi and seared sushi, etc.
Although the quantity is large and the price is low,
overall, I feel that the flavors do not stand out in any remarkable way.
Also, the sushi is very basic, just vinegared rice topped with sashimi.
The rice part doesn't have any special preparation.
As for the seared sushi,
similarly, there isn't anything particularly impressive or memorable about it.
It's passable but doesn't exceed standard levels.
However, I think at this level, it is quite worthy of its price!
So there isn't much to pick on! 🤣🤣🤣
👉 Assorted Sashimi $290
Now that I'm at the market in Keelung,
and eating Japanese cuisine,
how can I not order sashimi to try?
I can only say that the sashimi here is quite fresh
and the prices are also very reasonable!
So if you come to Keelung's market,
I would highly recommend trying the sashimi here,
after all, the source is close by! 🤣🤣
👉 Miso Soup $30
Just a miso soup, period (?)
Overall, regarding food,
I wouldn’t say there is any particular problem with it,
but it’s just very basic and average.
However, if you compare it to other food stalls in the market,
I would say this one is probably among the top few here.
After all, the flavors are similar to general Japanese cuisine!
⭐️ Drink Section
As I did not order any special drinks or alcoholic beverages that day,
I won’t comment much on this.
⭐️ Atmosphere Section
Since this is primarily a stall located next to a market,
the number of seats is really limited.
There are just a few tables with chairs beside the stall,
so if you are planning to eat in, you will likely need to wait in line during meal times.
Of course, I recommend takeout, as it’s more convenient.
Also, since the stall is located within the market,
the atmosphere can be considered just okay.
However, experiencing Japanese cuisine in a market environment
is a different kind of charm!
⭐️ Service Section
Basically, there is no special service here.
Given the large crowd that day,
coordinating the seating alone kept them busy and flustered!
⭐️ Price Section
Because it’s located within a market,
overall, I think the cost-performance ratio of the menu is quite high.
However, since the prices are quite low, I believe we shouldn't demand exceptionally delicious quality!
If you want to try some basic
and popular Taiwanese-Japanese flavors,
I think this is a good option for inexpensive Japanese cuisine!
⭐️ Location Section
Since it’s located in Keelung and within the market,
it can be a bit inconvenient if you're heading there specifically.
I personally recommend it for those who are passing by Keelung or going to the North Coast for fun.
If you're passing through before noon,
you can try stopping by to explore the market
to see if there's anything particularly interesting.
When the time comes, it would also be a good option to queue up here,
and having a few pieces of sushi is nice!
This stop can definitely be included in your fun itinerary for the North Coast and Keelung.
⭐️ Overall Summary
Essentially, it’s just a Japanese restaurant inside a market.
As a Japanese restaurant located in a market,
I think it has done relatively well.
At the very least, the flavor of the sushi is considered passable and has a Japanese taste.
As for the atmosphere, I believe we can't demand much!
In summary, it’s a sushi shop inside a market with a high cost-performance ratio.
If any of you friends happen to pass by Ren'ai Market
and need something to eat inside,
then I would definitely recommend this Japanese sushi shop!
🤪 Dickson's Gossip Zone 🤪
When you take a girl out to the North Coast or Keelung for fun,
if you visit the market,
wanting to take her out for a bite…
At this point, you can observe her usual spending habits.
She might not have much experience entering a market!
She may have never eaten at a sushi shop in a market.
This is when you can give her a special surprise!
Who would have thought there are sushi shops in the market!
This moment breaks through her preconceived notions!
You bring her into a whole new world!
You can also take the chance to observe her attitude when eating at these little market stalls. 🤣🤣🤣
Based on this, don’t you feel you have a better understanding of the girl you’re dating now?
🤪 Dickson's Gossip Zone, see you next time! 🤪
Accidentally discovered a super delicious Japanese restaurant in Pingtung - Dahekian Sushi, which only operates in the evenings near the Pacific Department Store. As soon as you walk through the door, you can feel a strong Japanese atmosphere. There's a general seating area as well as counter seating. This time, we chose to sit at the counter to enjoy the chef's skills while eating, and the entire dining experience was so engaging that we didn't even feel the need to scroll on our phones.
I highly recommend the Sashimi Donburi for 280 TWD, which is topped with various types of sashimi (cut into chunks). These pieces of fish are not shredded but rather thick slices of sashimi, complemented by salmon roe. Each bite is full of flavor and incredibly satisfying.
The limited daily Avocado Roll for 70 TWD also amazed me. They prepare the avocado exceptionally well, and it blends perfectly with the sushi. When you bite into it, it practically melts in your mouth, refreshing and appetizing.
Their seafood is really very fresh, with sashimi cut thickly. The broth of the Nabe Yaki Udon is very flavorful. If you occasionally want to enjoy some simple Japanese cuisine, I highly recommend this place!
Located in Tokyo's Tsukiji, "SUSHIKUNI" was also found in my Google reviews, and as soon as I saw their sea urchin rice bowl, I was determined to try it. I specially came to Tsukiji to eat it. I ordered the "Ganso Kobore Uni Don," which probably means it's overflowing with sea urchin XD. This dish costs 6,500 yen, which is a bit pricey, but compared to finding "delicious sea urchin" in Taiwan, it's absolutely worth the price. Each bite allows you to experience the freshness of the ingredients and the rich flavors.
The amount of sea urchin is very generous, nearly filling the entire bowl. Its texture is creamy and silky, melting in your mouth with no fishy taste at all. The most satisfying moment is when the freshness and sweetness explode in your mouth simultaneously, providing an unparalleled experience. Compared to Japanese restaurants in Taiwan, the sea urchin rice bowl here has a significant difference; it truly has higher quality and a richer experience.
Overall, the sea urchin rice bowl at SUSHIKUNI is impressive in both portion and flavor. However, to be honest, I "strongly do not recommend" coming to this restaurant. Once again, I "strongly, strongly do not recommend" coming here. I waited for over an hour to eat, so please don't visit anymore; I'm afraid there will be even more people next time and I won't be able to eat it again.
Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Average spending per person: 1000 TWD 💰💰💰
Dickson's Fooday review is back!
This time, I visited a local sushi restaurant in Hualien!
It is said to be an old store that was quite famous in the past, but recently it seems to have received a flood of negative reviews. 🤣🤣🤣
However, as a local guide, I still had to give it a try with my friends!!!
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
In terms of dishes, I personally feel the food is above average!
Moreover, the presentation is very extravagant, like a seafood feast, making a grand entrance!
The large plates don’t hold back, and I saw the waiter almost struggling to carry them. 😧😧
The sashimi and seafood also seemed quite fresh.
In terms of food, it shouldn't fall into the category of negative reviews!
After all, it is still an old establishment; if they didn't have the skills, they wouldn't have lasted this long!
On that day, we ordered:
Hand roll 👉 normal performance of fish roe hand roll
Seafood platter 👉 containing sashimi, scallops, jellyfish, and sushi
Overall, the freshness and taste were great, highly recommended!
And each piece of sashimi was thick, truly impressive!
However, the non-seafood dishes like chicken and fried items were just mediocre. 😧
But as we sat at our table, with various dishes coming out one after another,
being able to enjoy such a diverse range of dishes was already quite amazing! 👋👋👋
However, there was a little unpleasant episode that day.
Since our group was quite large, we had already reserved a bigger private room.
Yet upon arrival, we found that the restaurant had arranged for us to be in a slightly smaller room because they had other "higher-class" customers, making us feel quite cramped.
This isn't right!
Did they really underestimate our impressive a Aiyu tribe? 😡😡
Points deducted, this is crucial for the store's credibility!
Another downside was that the service was a bit slow, resulting in us taking a long time to finish our meal.
Though I had heard about this restaurant's reputation: it’s meant to be savored slowly, enjoying a full afternoon of mountain delicacies and seafood while drinking tea, chatting, and leisurely waiting for dishes to be served.
But as someone from fast-paced Taipei, it was still a bit hard to bear. ~~
Overall,
the food is decent,
the service is lacking,
the environment is okay!
🤪🤪 Dickson’s commentary 🤪🤪
Eating sushi and sashimi in Hualien?
Is that okay? 😧
Looking at the various reviews of this place,
the opinions are mixed,
and it only has three-point-something stars?
What’s going on!
Has the decline of traditional old shops begun?
Let Dickson give it a try for you all!!!! 😀
To be fair, the ingredients and food are okay!
But I wouldn’t recommend bringing a girl here.
This kind of place is more suitable for a large group of friends to share dishes,
chatting about various gossip while waiting for food,
so as to pass the waiting time.
And if there aren’t enough people,
I think the dining experience wouldn't be that great!
After all, many dishes have large and extravagant portions
to experience what this restaurant is all about.
For two people, the portion sizes are really too little.
You can't try as many varieties.
So!
It’s suitable for a large group of buddies to come,
but not for bringing a girl~ 😂😂😂
Osaka Kitu Market - A big bowl of seafood rice with generous portions, allowing you to enjoy the largest and freshest sashimi directly. I recommend ordering the "donburi"; the sushi is just ordinary.
We arrived around 10 AM and waited in line outside for about 20 minutes. During the wait, the staff provided the menu, and I used Google Translate to take pictures of it. While in line, the staff came to ask what we wanted to order.
📍 Okonomi Seafood Donburi ¥3300
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
You can choose three items, and we selected "tuna, salmon, and salmon roe," accompanied by a bowl of miso soup. The portion is really large, and the sashimi is incredibly fresh; the tuna is super tender and melts in your mouth! The salmon is also delicious! The salmon roe is a bit salty, and due to the large portion, I found it a bit overwhelming towards the end.
🔻 Critique: The price listed on the seafood donburi menu was ¥2750, but when we checked out, I found out the price had actually increased to ¥3300.
📍 Tokujō Nigiri ¥3300
🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
A luxurious set of 13 pieces of nigiri sushi, which looks great in photos. Each ingredient is just a small piece, allowing you to taste different types of seafood without it being too overwhelming. Unfortunately, the nigiri sushi didn't impress me; the vinegar rice was a bit loose, and they didn’t put wasabi on the rice beforehand. They offer a lump of wasabi on the side, but I don't think it's true natural wasabi; it tastes more like a chemical version, quite pungent and spicy. The miso soup was just average, lacking any highlights.
▶️ Environment
🔹 The shop space is not very large and feels a bit cramped, with a capacity for about 15 people.
🔹 There is tea available, but you need to serve yourself and operate the machine.
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 One meal costs about 730 NTD, which is somewhat pricey. However, if you want to enjoy fresh and large portions, this place in Kitu Market is a good choice! I noticed many customers ordered the donburi, as this place is more about enjoying seafood casually. I recommend ordering the donburi and choosing the seafood you want to eat. Personally, I don't think the quality of the sushi is that good, so I wouldn't recommend ordering it!
🍱 Kaohsiung Sanmin ▫️ Around Sanmin Market
🍱 Affordable Takeout Sushi Specialty Store
During the hot summer in Kaohsiung ☀️
I occasionally have a strong craving for cold dishes to whet my appetite,
and sushi is just a great choice✌🏻
This sushi shop located near Sanmin Market
mainly sells affordable takeout sushi.
Their operating hours are from 8 AM to 8 PM.
I've passed by several times and thought it looked pretty good,
but when I arrived at 6:30 PM this time,
I found that the selection was already quite limited❕
In the end, I chose the assorted sushi,
priced under 100 NT dollars and including seaweed sushi and flower sushi.
The flavors are indeed quite unique,
featuring classic combinations like tuna and smoked chicken,
as well as less common elements like seaweed sprouts.
The flavors were decent, but the texture of the sushi rice wasn't to my liking,
which affected the overall dining experience.
Additionally, the service attitude and atmosphere of the shop felt a bit cold,
so even though the food offered diverse and unique flavors,
I probably won't make a special trip to visit again🥲
Friend recommends sushi!!
"Ebisu Sushi Bento," a local gem operating for 40 years, is located on Kaishan Road. It is a small two-person operation, with one person handling the food and the other handling the payments, and despite its modest size, the business has never stopped!
Actually, I’ve passed by several times but never went in. That day, I was out to buy some snacks from a different shop when a friend said this place was good, so I decided to try it out. As a result, I unexpectedly ended up eating there twice in just a few days. 🤣🤣
The menu at Ebisu Sushi Bento includes Inari sushi, tuna rolls, flower rolls, California rolls, and tamago sushi. Each item has a description of its ingredients, which are simple and easy to understand.
Inari Sushi 💰15
One piece for 15; the sushi rice is vinegared rice, and the sweet tofu skin delivers a classic flavor.
Flower Roll Sushi 💰25
You can choose from three flavors: seaweed, bonito flakes, and shrimp roe.
(Contains shiitake mushrooms, dried squid, fish floss, egg, cucumber, and shrimp)
The taste is reminiscent of familiar sushi combinations; it's delicious and simply pure!
When you buy sushi, it comes with a bowl of kelp soup, which is light and refreshing.
Thoughts: It's not flashy but has a wonderfully ordinary flavor. I recommend everyone to give it a try.
If you prioritize the meal: Pick what you love and enjoy!
If you prioritize the environment: It's an old shop with no air conditioning.
If you prioritize parking: Motorcycles can park at the entrance, but parking for cars is not very good.
If you prioritize restrooms: None available.
If you prioritize waiting in line: The service is very fast, and you hardly need to wait.
If you prioritize service: Pretty decent.
If you value cost-performance ratio: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
(Just discussing food and prices)
Hello everyone, I’m the little frog 🐸
Near the Taipei Power Building Station of the MRT, there’s a place called Chao Hsin Sushi. I often saw a lot of people waiting for seats when I passed by, so I decided to find a night to dine there.
Chao Hsin Sushi, Chao Ri Sushi, and Ri Hsin Sushi are all part of the same chain, but they have different names for their branches.
At Chao Hsin Sushi, you can make reservations over the phone, but I decided to go on a whim, so I registered upon arrival during dinner time and had to wait about half an hour for a seat.
The restaurant has both table seating and counter seating, with quite a number of seats available. The spacing between tables is decent, making for a comfortable dining experience.
⭐️ Salmon Ikura Don (includes miso soup) $380
This was ordered by a friend. I had a couple of bites—it included raw salmon, semi-raw salmon, salmon roe, egg slices, red onion, and ginger slices. The sushi rice was distinct and not too sour, and the whole bowl was quite fulfilling, with the salmon being fresh and tender. The don came with miso soup, which was tasty and not overly salty; it also contained fish pieces. Even though it was a complimentary soup, it was not overlooked!
⭐️ Salmon Nigiri (2 pieces) $90
The salmon was just as fresh and delicious. The slices of sashimi on the nigiri were quite large, making it very satisfying!
⭐️ Seared Salmon Nigiri (2 pieces) $90
I originally wanted to order the seared salmon belly, but it was sold out, so I opted for the regular seared salmon. The seared salmon, brushed with sauce and paired with red onion, added a crunchy and sweet flavor, which was also delicious.
⭐️ Tuna Nigiri (2 pieces) $100
I’m not sure which part of the tuna this is, but it had low fat content, a soft texture, and paired with wasabi and soy sauce, it tasted great!
⭐️ Seared Eel Nigiri (2 pieces) $130
I love eel rice, and when I saw the eel nigiri, I wanted to try it. The eel was prepared and boneless, with a nice sauce flavor, and it was paired with seaweed, which was also tasty!
⭐️ Shrimp Asparagus Hand Roll $60
The hand roll had about two shrimp, combined with asparagus and lettuce, making it very refreshing to eat!
⭐️ Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard) $30
The chawanmushi was smooth and tender, with a flavor of bonito and a small piece of crab meat and fish at the bottom; it was quite good! 👍
⭐️ Chicken Wings with Mentaiko $130
The chicken wings were stuffed with plenty of mentaiko, and after being grilled, they were very fragrant and delicious!
‼️ Conclusion:
It’s a delicious and fresh sushi restaurant, no wonder it’s so popular, but for me, some of the prices seemed a bit high. Overall, I spent over 500 NTD per person and still didn’t feel very full. 🤔🤔 It doesn't seem like it has the super high CP value that some people say…
Tokyo Station's Popular Bean Curd Sushi Bento!
This shop, Tofudokoro, is a chain specializing in bean curd sushi that comes from Osaka and has been around for over 50 years. On the day I was taking a long-distance Shinkansen, I hesitated about which bento to buy and saw everyone lining up at this place.
While waiting in line, I could see the staff making the sushi fresh in the display window, with piles of sushi stacked high. I initially thought that bean curd sushi wasn't something special, but there turned out to be an incredible variety of flavors!
There were at least seven or eight types available, and every month there are limited-time flavors. The Tokyo Station limited edition features soy-stewed tuna, and the red bean curd with its embossed pattern resembles the cute red brick design of Tokyo Station.
The Tokyo Station limited edition offers five flavor options, where sweet bean curd wraps various mixed rice fillings, each with its own characteristics. However, one of them has a wasabi flavor, which, although not too spicy, might be better to order separately for those who aren't fans!
Although you have to wait in line, the process is actually quite fast, as most people just grab their bento and head to the checkout. The staff is very friendly, and after ordering, they wrap your bento beautifully in paper and use a plastic bag to prevent any leakage, making it very convenient to eat on the train. They even provide a bag for your trash afterward. I highly recommend it!
"environment"
The sushi restaurant of the Karuizawa Group has a Japanese-style interior decoration, giving it an atmosphere of eating Japanese food. There are many seats inside, but it is still recommended to make a reservation before going. The tables are long tables and then It is divided into many tables, so the seats are very crowded, but the overall atmosphere is pretty good ~
"food"
It mainly focuses on sashimi dishes, but there are also grilled food, fried food and desserts. The variety is very diverse, and it may be painful for people who have difficulty choosing. 🤣
The feeling of this tasting is that the price of the food is on the high side, and the food is still fresh, but for salmon, the oil in the salmon belly is not very beautiful. If it is the same price, there will be better choices~
But I still recommend a few items that I think you can order, including Dobin steamed rice, scallop nigiri and chirashi sushi. Chirashi sushi is highly recommended because you can eat it very full~
"parking"
There are quite a lot of parking lots nearby. There are two parking lots 🅿️ on the side of Dajin Street, one is private 💰20/half hour, and the other is city car tour 50/half hour. If you have a motorcycle, you can park in the nearby parking spaces. ~
"Serve"
The service here is very friendly, and the ordering tablet can use the service bell. The service staff will come within about a minute, and the service quality will not be lost because of the large number of customers ~