🚩Geographical Location🧭
Located near the intersection of Section 2, Yimin Road and Xirong Road in Dali District, Taichung City, directly opposite the side entrance to the basketball court of National Chung Hsing University Affiliated Senior High School. Parking at the entrance is a matter of luck; if it’s full of motorbikes, do not park in line. Dali is known for issuing parking tickets.
🪑About the Overall Atmosphere🎡
The sign is a striking yellow, simply stating "Budaiko Oysters Omelette," with a red canvas below that reads "Directly Operated from Budaiko Fresh Oysters Production Area"; it seems to emphasize that the oysters are their main offering. In front is the cooking area, and the indoor seating space has only three tables, which is not very large and cannot accommodate too many customers.
💰About the Pricing💰
Pork Fried Rice $70; let's try the basic flavor of fried rice.
🍴About the Dishes☕
The fried rice is well-defined, with the pork cut into smaller pieces, and interestingly topped with pork floss. Overall, it’s flavorful without being overly salty, which is quite nice. Last time I had the oyster omelette, but it didn't taste like what I remembered; I think it was the sauce that was just average, so I decided not to order the oyster omelette this time.
🤨Conclusion♥
Their specialty is the oyster omelette, but I find it just okay. The fried rice is delicious and deserves a spot on my list!
Near xingtian temple station, there is a street bustling with restaurants.
【Atmosphere inside the restaurant】
Even close to closing time on a weekday night, it was lively with customers! You write what you want on an order slip and take it to the counter, with payment made at the end.
【Food Evaluation】
The Four Gods Soup and Gua Bao seemed to be popular, but I was attracted to the Braised Pork Rice that had the same meat as Gua Bao, so I ordered the Four Gods Soup and Braised Pork Rice. The two dishes cost 150 TWD (about 700 yen?), and I was incredibly full!
The Four Gods Soup was full of ingredients and had a herbal taste, which seemed very good for the body. It felt more like a soup you eat rather than drink, and since the ingredients made my throat feel scratchy, I recommend drinking extra water, haha.
The Braised Pork Rice had large pieces of meat that were so tender I could cut them with chopsticks! The pickled side dish was also well-flavored, which made the rice go down easily! There was quite a lot of it, haha.
Next time, I want to try the popular Gua Bao!
First, let's mention the most important and regrettable thing: you can't make a reservation! You have to come and queue in person.
I originally planned to meet friends at 6:30, but fearing there might not be a seat, I arrived at 6:00. At that time, there were still plenty of empty seats, but by 6:30, it was completely full, which was really surprising.
This restaurant is part of a chain, so the flavor isn't much different from other locations. They use real charcoal to cook their ginger duck, but the downside is that the air circulation indoors is really not very good.
I personally think the must-order items are definitely their noodles and duck meatballs, especially the noodles, which are really great when paired with a bit of broth.
The other dumplings and side dishes are also good; I highly recommend the chrysanthemum greens as they are truly the best vegetable pairing for ginger duck.
Another small downside in the restaurant is that the seats are not very comfortable. After eating, my backside really hurts, but I guess that's why the table turnover rate is so high!
The total for this meal was around 500 NT dollars for one person, and there was so much food that it felt a bit wasteful to leave some behind. Overall, I think the prices are quite reasonable, and there are little alleys nearby where you can park your motorbike easily.
If you're going with someone who drinks, remember not to drive afterward!
The Wanghua old shop has quite a few squid soup snack places nearby, but after trying them all, this one has the strongest flavor. What initially attracted me was the yellow tiled columns, the orange and green electric fans, and the hanging plants, creating an overall cute Taiwanese atmosphere. Most customers order a combo set, which includes “rice noodles + squid soup.” The owner will ask if you want it spicy; if so, the spice is added to the soup. The squid soup is the main highlight; the broth looks light but the first sip is full of the aroma of bonito flakes with some radish in the soup base and a hint of garlic. You can taste the fresh sweetness of the squid soup, combined with the fragrance of cilantro and Thai basil, which complements the beginning and end of each bite. The squid soup contains dried squid wrapped in fish paste, but the main attraction is the broth’s freshness and sweetness, integrating all the ingredients beautifully. The broth really stands out, and if you add spice, it has a strong spicy aroma, but it's quite spicy. Since I usually have a low tolerance for spice, I ordered it with mild heat. The rice noodles are standard, being fine Hsinchu rice noodles drizzled with meat sauce that has a hint of wine aroma. It’s a satisfying meal overall, with a portion that feels very fulfilling; for women, it might be a bit filling. The price is indeed slightly higher compared to nearby snacks, but it’s worth it for the thoughtfully prepared broth, with ingredients carefully blended into it.
Dalaoer Stewed Chicken is a famous dish in Taitung City, known for its shared plates. Their signature dishes include the individual pot chicken and hand-pulled chicken, both of which require you to bone and shred the meat yourself. They are also known for their Shaojiu chicken.
The chicken meat is very juicy and tender, especially when freshly baked. The meat slices paired with the flowing chicken fat are simply delicious, and it’s no problem to pair it with several bowls of rice! While everyone usually focuses on the chicken, I personally recommend the stir-fried water lily as well. The quality of their water lily is excellent, and it’s cooked to perfection—crispy and mildly sweet, without the excessive oiliness or sogginess typical of many stir-fry places.
They also have hand-pumped draft beer; if you enjoy draft beer, I suggest ordering the unlimited option, as it’s much more cost-effective than ordering by the glass.
The restaurant is located next to Siwei Road, with plenty of parking spaces nearby, so there’s no need to worry about parking. I highly recommend everyone to visit and enjoy a meal here.
Taitung has a lot of rice noodle shops, and the most famous one is this particular store located on Zhonghua Road. After experiencing common events like the division of brothers, it is said that the younger brother took some employees to open another shop elsewhere. The original store is still across from Wu Minghong Orthopedic Clinic, but it has since moved to its current location.
In terms of flavor, I personally feel that there haven't been too many changes; it basically carries over the taste of the original store. The noodles have a moderate firmness, and the broth is sweet and refreshing, not overly salty, so finishing a whole bowl of rice noodles doesn’t feel burdensome. Additionally, I recommend trying their marinated dishes, as they are well-seasoned and when paired with the rice noodles, add a lot of layers to the meal.
Lastly, I believe the biggest advantage is that after moving to the new location, the overall dining space has become very large, and the decor is brand new, making it perfect for a group of people to dine together. Moreover, it is conveniently located near an art museum and the district prosecutor’s office, making it very easy to find parking without having to worry about it.
This popular snack shop in Gongguan is well-known and often crowded. I'm sure everyone has seen the long lines whenever they pass by, especially on weekend afternoons and evenings. In the past, when Chen San Ding was around, both shops would compete for the number of customers.
This time, I chose the fatty pork bao and its mixed four-herb soup.
For the bao, if you don't like cilantro, remember to inform the shop in advance, as they usually add cilantro by default. This point is important!
I personally find the combination of peanut powder and fatty pork in the bao very palatable. The fatty pork isn’t overly greasy, and the sweetness of the peanut powder adds a special flavor and texture to the bao.
When it comes to the soup, I think the portion is quite generous, and the broth is very tasty, especially on a cold night, making it a great choice.
If you have the time, I highly recommend dining in, as you won’t have to wait in such a long line, and the space is actually quite comfortable.
If I had to point out a downside, it would be the price, which has increased quite a bit compared to before. But whenever I pass by, I still find myself wanting to revisit to savor the flavors I remember.
【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】
I'm so happy to have discovered a treasure little shop near my home!!!!!!!
I absolutely love fried rice and am keen on finding delicious fried rice. Recently, a friend shared a fried rice place he thinks is amazing, so I immediately added it to my must-try list. After work today, I decided to go!
"Good Guest Fried Rice" is located in a hidden little alley, so unless you live nearby, it’s not a place you would stumble upon. The nearest MRT station is Zhongshan Station, and it takes about 6 minutes to walk from Exit 6. The sign is quite eye-catching, but for some reason, it also mentions heated stewed dishes, probably because the previous shop's sign hasn’t been removed.
There is a small dining area, but it only accommodates about six people. I arrived with a friend around 6 PM on a weekday, just in time to be the first customers. At the same time, I noticed the shop was continuously preparing takeout orders, so the business seems to be quite good.
Garlic Chive Salty Pork Fried Rice $120
When the fried rice was served, the aroma was truly captivating, smelling hot and fresh! It tasted phenomenal! This flavor is less common in other fried rice shops! The salty pork isn’t overly salty, and the fat is well-balanced, plus there’s plenty of garlic chive to match the dish's name; the eggs were also cooked just right and included my favorite, onion. The soy sauce pairs well with the pepper and garlic chive, making this exactly the kind of fried rice I enjoy!
To be honest, the pricing for the fried rice here isn’t too cheap, but the portion is quite large. A girl with an average appetite might find it filling, while someone with a smaller appetite could only manage about 2/3 of it before being full.
I thought it was so delicious that I finished the plate right away!
If you’re visiting for the first time, I highly recommend trying the Garlic Chive Salty Pork Fried Rice!
I will definitely come back; next time I want to try the Pepper Fried Rice and the Taiwanese Huadiao Chicken Fried Rice, which are also marked with a thumbs-up on the menu.
By the way, I saw the guests at the table next to us ordered a fried egg, and it looked like a fried egg similar to a deep-fried egg. When it was served, the aroma hit me again; I need to order that next time!
This is a roasted duck shop that I've been eating at since I was little, visiting my grandmother's house. This shop made me realize that roasted duck can taste so good that "delicious" is an understatement. Although it has changed owners several times, the experience of eating there is a cherished memory. Even though there are more and more negative reviews on Google, eating there is still about the memory.
This roasted duck shop is like most others; you can buy half a duck or a whole duck, with the meat sliced up, and the leftover parts stir-fried with garlic. When I was young, I only liked to eat the slices of meat wrapped in pancake with green onions because it was the most convenient and had no bones. However, as I grew older, I started to enjoy the stir-fried duck meat more and more; it pairs perfectly with rice and the combination is simply exquisite! You can taste so many layers of flavor. I think the meat is of just the right tenderness and the roasting is done perfectly, allowing the fat to render out. Paired with their roast duck sauce, it truly dominated the scene in Wufeng for a while. Without a call ahead, you would have to wait a long time.
However, it's worth noting that the price, which used to be around 500 for a whole duck, is now nearing 700. One really cannot underestimate inflation.
I went to a recommended restaurant near Dihua Street that was featured on social media! Despite it being a weekday, the place was bustling with customers during lunchtime!
【Atmosphere of the Restaurant】
You order your food on the first floor and enjoy it on the second floor. When they realized I was a foreigner, they handed me a menu with English descriptions! I always order shrimp rice, but there were so many soups and side dishes that I was a bit overwhelmed. 😂
【Food Evaluation】
I ordered the normal shrimp rice with an extra egg. The egg was fried but still creamy on the inside, which helped to mellow out the greasiness! Although the shrimp were small, there were plenty of them, and I enjoyed their bouncy texture! The flavor really paired well with the rice.♪
The thick soup was filled with lots of ingredients, which made me very satisfied! Since the shrimp rice is quite greasy, I recommend enjoying it with the soup!
【Overall Evaluation】
Even though it serves local cuisine, the restaurant is clean and welcoming, and I was very satisfied with my meal! There were other soups that caught my interest, so I definitely want to go again! Since it's located near a tourist spot, I highly recommend it to all tourists.✨