All reviews of category "Taiwanese-style bistro"

♢ A-Bao's Taiwanese Tavern ♢
Location: Located near Zhongshan MRT Station, on the second floor to the left when you exit from Exit 3.
Dining Environment: Clean, with dim lighting and somewhat small seating.
Ordering Method: Scan the QR code to order online.

Dining time is 90 minutes. If you need utensils, you can ask the staff, who will keep refilling your water. 😂 The service is quite good.

Location: Zhongshan District, Taipei City
The entire restaurant has a great atmosphere and excellent service.
The prices are also quite reasonable.
I personally think it's a place with high cost-performance value.
However, it's not easy to make a reservation at this Zhongshan location.
I usually rush over to ask as soon as they open, but by then, there are hardly any seats left for later dining times.
There’s another branch in Gongguan, which tends to have more available seats, and the seating is also larger.

🌟 Pan-fried Dumplings & Assorted Dumplings
The pan-fried dumplings are my top choice among dumplings.
The texture, which combines frying and deep-frying, is very delicious.
The filling is very juicy, and with just one bite, the pork juices burst out.
The assorted dumplings have three different fillings: corn, regular chives, and shrimp.
My favorite flavor is the shrimp, which is very fresh and tasty. 😋

🌟 Skewers
I personally think the most memorable dish is the pork belly wrapped in peeled hot peppers.
The pork belly has more fat, and paired with the peeled hot peppers, it reduces the greasiness significantly.
I think this is the tastiest skewer.
The other skewers tend to have flavors you can easily imagine.

🌟 Double Sauce Noodles
This is a new type of noodle dish that I haven’t tried in other places.
The noodles are very chewy and definitely of a quality that makes you want to order them again next time.
I quite like them and recommend them.

During this visit, it might have been due to the holiday, as many items were out of stock.
I felt quite sad about that.
Also, many people come here to drink, but since I had other things to attend to afterward, I didn’t get to review the drinks.
However, there are many drink options available.
Perhaps next time I can come here to enjoy some drinks. 🍺

This is a newly opened Chinese restaurant and wine bar near Yuanqi, quite special. Their cuisine mainly focuses on Sichuan dishes. I personally think it’s delicious!

We ordered about four dishes, a bottle of red wine, and a Gin Tonic. The most impressive dish was the stir-fried cauliflower, which was very fragrant and cooked just right! Additionally, their soup dumplings are on par with Din Tai Fung, so if you visit, you should give them a try!

The prices are quite high, around $1600 per person. I think it's more suitable for gatherings with multiple people!

The Corporate Slave Slightly Tipsy Tavern, located near the Little Dome on Nanjing East Road, offers a menu that leans towards Taiwanese-style gastropub cuisine. The menu's design resembles a yellow folder, which brings a smile to one's face.

Today, I enjoyed beef flank fried rice, Typhoon Shelter soft-shell crab, Thai-style baked egg, and stir-fried water lily, along with a few signature cocktails, totaling 1663 NTD.

Beef Flank Fried Rice:
The cooking is quite solid with a rich wok aroma, and the portion size is generous. The beef is tender, and I especially liked the green chili peppers in the fried rice; they bring a spicy kick without being overwhelming.

Typhoon Shelter Soft-Shell Crab:
The crispy soft-shell crab is entirely edible. The Typhoon Shelter flavor is a Hong Kong-style seasoning that is spicy and aromatic, featuring garlic and various specialty spices, making it a great accompaniment to rice.

Thai-Style Baked Egg:
Thai cuisine typically features sour and spicy flavors, and this dish has a distinct sour and spicy taste with a smooth egg texture. The rice-wine granules on top add an interesting sweet and sour flavor. It's quite a large portion, likely made with at least four or five eggs.

Stir-Fried Water Lily:
A standard stir-fried water lily dish, also with a substantial portion.

Cocktails:
The standout drinks were the “Attacking Lemon 2.0” and “Attacking Cola.” Both cocktails are based on kumquat flavors and are sweet and tangy. The Attacking Cola is a non-alcoholic beverage with a fun cup design.

Overall, it's a Taiwanese gastropub worth visiting. The portions are quite large, so we had to take some home. I would like to return to try the fried platter. However, I might skip the starch dishes next time; I simply can't finish it all.

I recommend it to everyone!

The atmosphere and lighting are pretty good. Since the meals are made to order, you might feel hungrier (those with a big appetite should eat a bit more).

I highly recommend the fried calamari; it's super delicious and the portion is great.

The pork rice is also very tasty and not overly salty.

For tea cocktails, we ordered two lighter options. One is based on buckwheat, and the combination of alcohol and tea blends very well. It starts with the aroma of the cocktail, and towards the end, you get the aftertaste of buckwheat. The other is made with a high-end cold tea base; it starts with a tea aroma and finishes with a subtle hint of watermelon and alcohol. It's really good.

If I get the chance, I want to try each of the wines.

The table service is excellent, and they even ask about your taste preferences. 🥰

Location: Xinyi District, Taipei City

The department dinner was booked in advance at this new emotional-themed restaurant and bar. It’s located outside the Taipei Dome, and coincidentally, it was the day of the first baseball game between Taiwan and Korea. So, there were a lot of people outside the restaurant. Once you enter, it has a very atmospheric, slow camping vibe. The decorations and restaurant tableware all contribute to the camping feel, making it very cute for photos.

🌟 Platter for 3-4 people
The platter that arrived at the table was very fancy, beautifully presented with a strong sense of ceremony. When it was served, the staff poured the food from a bucket, truly evoking that wild camping experience. It included various meats like ribs, pig's trotters, and spring chicken. The seasoning was quite forgettable, and it was all unprocessed meat, including bones, which added to the outdoor camping feel. However, as someone who’s a bit lazy, I didn’t really like this style of food.

🌟 Fried platter
A fried platter is usually a safe bet at a restaurant and here it performed quite standardly, without any particularly stunning elements. It included basic items like French fries, squid, cheese sticks, and a few other fried foods. I didn't particularly enjoy it.

🌟 Spicy red pepper pig's trotters
This dish was very spicy. The pig's trotters were not bad; both the meat and skin had a nice chewy texture. However, there was a lot of seasoning powder on the outside, making it extremely spicy — one bite could be overwhelming. You would need plenty of drinks to balance it out.

🌟 Shrimp skin tofu
This dish resembled those typically found in seafood restaurants. The sweetness of the shrimp was not very prominent, and overall the dish tasted as you might expect.

Overall, both the food and drinks here were much more ordinary compared to another branch I had previously tried. I personally felt quite disappointed. However, the ceremonial aspect was very well done, and taking photos was fun and enjoyable. But the food is still incredibly important, so for me, this restaurant is just a one-time visit. 😓😓😓

🥇 Kaohsiung Yancheng ▫️ Inside the First Public Retail Market
🥇 New Flavors at the Old Market · A Creative Bistro with Affordable Prices

Yancheng is a memory for the older generation
And a hidden treasure for our generation
There are always many mysterious shops
That even locals may not have visited🍴

Last weekend, I originally wanted to take a two-day trip to Tainan
But it just happened to coincide with the Ronin Festival
Affordable accommodations were hard to come by, and others had a low cost-performance ratio
So after discussing with my partner, we decided to stay and experience the charm of the harbor city

If you want to experience the deliciousness of the harbor city
Yancheng District is the best place to be
The local snacks always bring different memories each time
Creative shops always bring new surprises❤️

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This bistro hidden in the market
Has been on my list for a long time
But due to the lack of air conditioning and the need to wait for seats
I only had the chance to visit now

That evening, it rained quite a bit⛈️
We walked there, which delayed us a little
We arrived 5 minutes after the opening time
To our surprise, the bar seats were already full
(Actually, there were also seats in the market area 🉑 but it just wasn't the same vibe)

Fortunately, we didn't have to wait more than half an hour before someone left
While waiting, we quickly decided what to order
So once seated, we promptly placed our order
The restaurant was also quick to serve
Many dishes exceeded our expectations and completely astonished our taste buds
Combined with the excellent overall local atmosphere
Even my partner couldn’t stop praising it

This is the first time I've given the highest symbol 🥇
Which shows how much I recommend it🔥

Next, let’s just look at the pictures
And enjoy the food in the order it was served✨

Summary: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Dickson's Fooday Mouthpiece Review #217
It's time for the nightlife special again!
Introducing~~ a gastropub!

It's a place I opened myself near the intersection of Yanji Street and Civic Boulevard.
That day, we had no place to drink at the last minute,
And my friend found this place willing to take us in,
So thanks a lot first! 🥲🥲

Unfortunately, the only food available that day was chicken nuggets,
So I can't provide much commentary on the food part. 🤣🤣

The drinks are okay, but not astonishing,
It could be because I was mostly interacting with friends that day,
So I didn't pay too much attention. 🥹

However, the staff was very generous and shared shots with us.
Shots are~~

The atmosphere in the venue is a mix between a quiet bar and a nightclub vibe,
It can be loud or calm, it can be active or relaxing,
The music is unique,
And the decor has a Chinese style, making it quite special. 👍

It's definitely a bar worth visiting again!

Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌖🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

🤪🤪 Dickson's Mouthpiece 🤪🤪

Open by yourself!
Open, open, open, open, open!
Drive yourself, open your own bar~~
Is it kind of like "f*ck yourself"?

Why should you open by yourself?
Open a shop?
Unbox?
Open a bottle?
Open a machete?

After a lovely dinner,
You and the girl stroll through the Eastern District.

🙎🏻‍♂️: Should we open? Open by yourself.
🙎🏼‍♀️: What... what are you talking about? Open what?

🙎🏻‍♂️: Of course, that! Those who understand will understand. 🤤🤤

🙎🏼‍♀️: So annoying, already thinking naughty before midnight! And so straightforward. 🫣🫣

🙎🏻‍♂️: Can't help it, a night of spring is worth a thousand gold, must cherish it well.

🙎🏼‍♀️: Then… where should we open? 🫣🫣
🙎🏻‍♂️: Oh, just open by yourself~~ Open up, drink up—just around the corner on Yanji Street!

🙎🏼‍♀️: Huh! I thought you were talking about opening... opening... Ugh, I fell for it again and got my hopes up. 🫠🫠🫠

🙎🏻‍♂️: ??? Where did you think I was going with this? I'm so straightforward!
No worries, after drinking, we can open again, after drinking, we can open. 🤤

Look,
You managed to have a smooth back-and-forth with the girl,
Making him willingly fall into the trap of fantasizing!

Has the ambiguous spark between you increased again? 💕💕💕

🍺 Restaurant Name: Bad Boy Taiwan Bistro Tianmu
📍 Address: No. 40, Fuguo Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
▫️ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 17:30 - 01:30
▫️ Service Charge: None

▪️ Environment and Atmosphere:
The lighting is not too dark, and the air conditioning is moderate—not too cold and not too hot.
The staff will first ask whether you prefer to sit at the bar or in the seating area.
The atmosphere is quite nice and suitable for after-work gatherings👌🏻

Feelings:
I personally felt that the serving speed was a bit slow,
but it's normal for dishes to be made fresh upon order;
as long as the food is delicious, that’s what matters 🤤
However, I did wait almost half an hour for the meatballs 🥹

▪️ Ordering and Payment Method:
📝 The seating is arranged by the staff,
there's a menu on the table, and after marking orders, you give it to the restaurant.
💰 Payment can only be made in cash.

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🔖 Menu Record:
▪️ Yuzu Wine $200
▪️ A cup of tea (cold) $180
▪️ Braised Platter $480 (whatever you have, you mix)
▪️ Meatballs $80
▪️ Salted Pork $160
▪️ Special Dry Noodles $160
▪️ Grilled Dumplings $150
▪️ Cold Cucumber Salad $80

💡 Food: 3｜Service: 4｜Atmosphere: 4｜Environment: 4

This place is my favorite after-work hangout in Taipei, and I visit it most often📍 It’s open from evening till dawn.
(If you want to come alone, you need not worry at all; there are many solo-friendly low bar seats. I've often seen people dining alone, which might allow you to enjoy the night even more 😝)
This chain has nine locations in Taipei, and I’m at the first one, the Xinyi branch🤣. Maybe when you encounter a jerk, you could come here to unwind?

Both the atmosphere and menu follow a Taiwanese style, and the retro decor feels very local. Here, you can order items like a braised platter, snacks to pair with drinks, and even large intestine wrapped with small intestine and salty pork.
Main dishes include dumplings, ramen, dry noodles, etc.
Of course, they also have the essential alcoholic beverages; there’s a whole wall of drinks, and it’s hard to find something you won’t want to drink—beer, sake, and specialty cocktails are all available.

I’ve been here several times and ordered different items, but I’ve never been disappointed!
I especially recommend the spicy duck blood tofu, braised platter, crispy pig blood cake, and what I ordered this time👇🏻
(The cocktails are all good, especially the fruity ones, which have a unique and approachable taste, perfectly balancing the feeling of mild inebriation, but it’s a bit unfortunate that they don’t frequently introduce new items.)

✐ Miso Udon Soup Noodles $160
· This is perfect whether you want a light bite or something to accompany your drinks! The portion is about 70-80% filling for women, with the right saltiness and a chewy texture. It would feel great to sip on a bowl of this in winter.

✐ Sweet Potato Congee $50
· I thought it was funny that I came here to eat congee… but surprisingly, it’s really delicious! The sweet potato is cooked to a creamy consistency, with sugar syrup on top, so even ordering just the congee doesn’t feel boring. If you want something more substantial, you can add some braised items to go with it~
The end of the month is here, and this bowl of congee is enough to satisfy...

✐ Chilled Draft Beer $160
· Very smooth draft beer served in a cute draft beer glass, plus you can also find your seat 😍