All reviews of category "Taiwanese bento"

A new bento shop has opened near Tian Tzu Middle School, and it's quite impressive!

The Caesar chicken bento box has the rice and main dish in the same container, while the side dishes are in another box.

The owner takes great care to separate the rice and dishes, making the meal feel more meaningful rather than just hastily shoveling it down. This approach is different from typical bento shops.

The portion of rice is a bit small. The fried chicken is drizzled with Caesar dressing, which has a savory and sweet flavor. Additionally, it comes with two lion's mane mushrooms, tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette), corn, and sweet peppers. The variety of dishes is very rich. The fish head also has great flavor.

The side dishes change daily, and the seasonings are thoughtfully prepared. The enoki mushrooms are served cold, dressed with dark vinegar and chili for a tangy and spicy crunch that's very delicious.

I think the chicken leg bento is super delicious, and the environment is very comfortable. The staff are all very friendly, and they always ask if you want a receipt when you check out. After you place your order, you will receive a pickup number, and you can go collect your meal once your number is called. I come here often to eat various types of bentos, and it has never disappointed me. The rice is neither too soft nor too hard, and the side dishes are all very tasty. I come at least two or three times a week; I really recommend everyone to give it a try!

The price range at this bento shop is between 80 to 130 NT dollars. During meal periods, there are special promotions such as combo meal boxes, which are a bit cheaper than ordering individual bentos. The shop offers free winter melon tea, and the serving speed is quite fast, allowing diners to quickly address their meals during busy times.

In terms of the environment, the overall cleanliness of the shop is acceptable; however, when I was seated, there was a grain of rice on the table that hadn't been wiped clean, which slightly affected the dining experience.

Today, I ordered the crispy chicken leg rice (120 NT dollars). The side dishes included cabbage, braised tofu skin, and spicy radish strips. The cabbage was average in taste, with nothing particularly special about it. The braised tofu skin was a bit too salty, likely meant to enhance the flavor when eaten with rice; the spicy radish strips had a strong flavor, which should be nice for those who enjoy bold tastes.

The fried chicken leg portion performed fairly well, with the entire leg being intact, the skin thin and crispy, and the meat inside very tender, resulting in a satisfying texture.

In summary, this bento shop could be a convenient choice for nearby office workers looking for a quick lunch, but if someone were to come specifically for it, they might not choose this place again. Overall, the performance was rather average, with no particularly outstanding features aside from the main dish.

🚩Location🧭
Located at the intersection of Section 1, Nantun Road and Wuqian Road in the West District of Taichung City. The shop has a sign at the entrance asking not to double-park, as buses won't be able to turn.

🪑About the Overall Atmosphere🎡
You can often see a lot of people standing in line outside. First, you order at the counter, letting them know if you want more rice, less rice, or extra meat sauce. Then, you get a number and wait for your last two digits to be called to select your dishes. The air conditioning is on inside; there's hot soup and cold drinks available. Although your number may be further down the list, usually within 3 to 5 minutes, it’s your turn because the staff is quite fast. If dining in, you need to take a tray for the staff to place your meal on and return the number slip to them.

💰About Pricing💰
Spicy leg cutlet rice is $95; you can choose four side dishes, including braised eggs, with extra rice and meat sauce available for free. The cost-performance ratio is very high.

🍴About the Food☕
The cutlet is quite thick, and the spiciness is similar to that of McDonald's Spicy Chicken Leg Burger. The vegetables taste good and are not too salty, and the braised egg is well-flavored. After eating, there's a designated area outside for tray recycling.

🤨Conclusion♥
I always thought this place was too crowded when passing by, but a friend said the service is actually very quick, so I decided to give it a try, and indeed, it turned out to be a great bento shop.

A great place for a simple and inexpensive meal 👍 There is a dining area, and you can enjoy unlimited soup, which has a rich variety of ingredients.

I ordered the health rice package and chose half rice. The rice is purple rice, and the meat is the same pork slices as the signature rice package, but the meat is a bit dry and slightly salty. However, there are plenty of vegetables, and the portion size is substantial. I felt very full after eating. Moreover, the dishes are not too oily or salty, making them quite light.

A fast food restaurant with great business, serving food quickly with a high volume of sales. The environment is decent, located in an alley at the end of Shilin Night Market, where most customers seem to be regulars who can order directly without looking at the menu.

If you dine in, you can get extra rice, so there's no worry about not being full. The chicken nuggets taste like boneless salty fried chicken, which is quite delicious, while the side dishes are average. Additionally, a drink is included with various choices, which is great.

🔅Actual order date: 2025/01/24
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I originally wanted to take it home to eat, but when I got off work and arrived there, I found a whole row of prepared meals (they felt cold...) and after waiting for a while without seeing any staff, I just lost my appetite 😂.

This time, a colleague wanted to order, so I decided to give it a try. I originally wanted to eat the specially recommended braised pork ribs rice, but it was out of stock, so I chose the pork ribs rice instead.

▪️Thick-cut fried pork ribs rice $110
The pork rib was a big piece, and the skin wasn't too thick, quite tasty! The vegetables weren't too oily or salty, but the rice really wasn't good... too dry and hard.

Overall, it was just average. Although the flavor was okay, ordering was pretty convenient. If I have another chance, I should try the colleague's recommended braised pork ribs next time. I probably won’t revisit on my own, so I give it 2.5🌟.

Today is a routine follow-up visit. Just like always, I went to have wild game bento for lunch. This time we were a bit late for dine-in; there were two of us. We ordered grilled chicken steak and salty pork, which I hadn't tried before. The grilled chicken steak was still a big portion and came with white sesame. The salty pork was not fatty, but there was a bit too little lean meat, which was a bit disappointing. If you order less rice, they will give you an extra side dish; normally, there should be three dishes. 😆

The grilled chicken steak costs 120, and the salty pork is 100. Previously, the price of chicken leg was also 120, and if I remember correctly, the mackerel comes with lemon 🍋 and is priced at 95. The grilled meat is 95 and seems to have four slices, but they are indeed a bit thin. The fragrant crispy ribs are tender and are priced the same as the grilled ribs, which is 105. The grilled ribs are not really recommended because they are thin and disappear quickly 🥺, which doesn't quite justify the 105 price. Personally, I still think the grilled chicken steak is delicious. 😋 I heard that adding braising sauce costs an extra 10, but I haven't added it before, so I'm not very clear on that.

The soup is always different each time I go; today, it got a bit cold because we were late. 🥺 There is always barley tea and spicy preserved vegetables served. If you're passing by, you can try it out. 🍱 At the entrance, I noticed everyone parked their motorcycles there, but cars may need to park in the hospital's parking lot. They only accept cash, but you can store the payment device. 👍

# Open During the New Year

This is a food stall that can be seen shortly after entering the front gate of the Taipei City Zoo. I came here to eat on the third day of the Lunar New Year. The stall has a sign with small tables, and in theory, they should sell their food whenever the zoo is open, especially around lunchtime. However, since it’s a uniform-price stall during the New Year, there is a possibility that they might not set up after starting work.

I ordered the sweet and sour pork lunch box, which might be at a higher price during the New Year, set at a uniform price of $140. When I opened the lunch box, I saw a very small piece of pork, which, based on its surface area, probably only occupies about a quarter of the lunch box.

After picking up the sweet and sour pork, I noticed a fried egg, but what struck me was the large eggshell. How can you cook an egg in such a way that the eggshell remains so large? This shows not only a lack of attention but also seems a bit mocking towards the customers.

The side dishes included cabbage and greens, which were okay. However, there was a large portion filled with corn and carrots, which I found disappointing. It felt like useless garnish.

Lastly, I must say that the overall taste of the lunch box was not good; it was bland and lacking flavor. The main dish, the sweet and sour pork, had a stronger flavor but wasn’t delicious; it was just an average sweet and sour taste. This alone cannot cover the shortcomings of the entire lunch box. In the end, I finished the surface vegetables and meat but left the rice uneaten. Overall, I do not recommend this. After trying this food stall's lunch box, I have lost all interest in this brand.

🔅Actual visit date: 2025/01/01
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#Open during New Year 2025
New Year's Eve 1/28 10:00-15:00
New Year's Day 1/29 11:00-21:00
Day Two 1/30 11:00-21:00
Day Three resumes normal business hours
Each store is different; follow the official announcements

Hairy Jon's is a place our family occasionally orders bento from, and we also get takeout (which is a bit more expensive) but it's convenient because the food comes out quickly.

▪️Pork Knuckle Bento $145
Ever since I tried their pork knuckle on one occasion, I've really liked it and almost always order it. Although it's not absolutely amazing, I think it’s above average quality, and the taste is consistent every time. Unfortunately, the rice itself doesn’t come with braised pork sauce, but I believe it can be customized for takeout at the restaurant (not available for delivery).

This time I happened to need it for a prayer ceremony, so I went for takeout before the restaurant closed on New Year's Eve. There were quite a few people dining in (family customers) so for those who don't cook at home, the business hours during the New Year period are pretty long, which is great.

Overall, it's a taste that I occasionally crave, and it's convenient to get pork knuckle from them. I also tried the chicken rice before, and it was pretty good too.