President's Recommendation Index: 3.5/5
The meals are decent, but I wouldn't particularly recommend it to friends.
If you're really unsure about what to eat, it’s a viable option.
🍽️ Thai Basil Pork 🌶️ $130
🍽️ Weekdays, around 7:30 PM
Cash payment only, no other payment methods
Food: 4/5
There weren't many people during the dining time, which was just right.
You can adjust the spiciness!
However, if it's crowded, you can't adjust it.
It would be better if there was an option for spicy or non-spicy!
For women, the portion is just right.
For men, it might not be enough, and you may need to order something extra to feel satisfied.
Environment: 4/5
Overall, it's quite clean, with eco-friendly utensils provided.
There are also disposable chopsticks available, depending on personal choice.
A water dispenser is available, providing warm and cold water.
On the bustling Bei Ping Road, there seems to be a new restaurant that has just opened. I stopped by to try it out, and I ordered the spicy and sour fried chicken (Tai Tai) for dine-in; they also offer takeout meal boxes. As someone who enjoys spicy food, I found the spiciness to be quite mild, so friends who don’t eat spicy food can give it a try.
In terms of the bento options, it’s relatively health-conscious, making for a light meal. The dining environment is clean, but the seating is limited and quite mini, so busy office workers should make a reservation in advance.
I arranged to meet a friend, who I hadn't dined with in a long time, at Eslite Spectrum Taichung. The weather that day was slightly cool. Coincidentally, neither of us had tried Daxin before, so we spontaneously decided to give it a try. I'm quite lazy and tend to order whatever the restaurant recommends, so I chose the hot and sour seafood noodle soup. My friend went for the safer option and ordered the Pad Kra Pao with pork. Speaking of the hot and sour seafood noodles, it did have the flavor of lemongrass, but I personally felt that the sour and spicy taste was somewhat lacking and could be more intense.
After the meal, there was complimentary ice cream. This time the flavor was Black Volcano (black sesame). The sesame flavor was rich and fragrant without being overwhelming, which was a nice addition.
This restaurant was randomly discovered by a friend online. Looking at the photos, it seems quite clean, and the menu features dishes we wanted to try 🍜, so we decided to give it a shot!
When we arrived at the restaurant 🍴, it indeed looked just like the photos, everything was very clean, and the staff was very friendly! We stuck to our original plan and ordered two dishes…
❤️Pad kee mow
Usually, when people go to Thai restaurants, many of them choose pad Thai. I was originally planning to do the same, but I felt like trying something different, so I chose this dish, which is similar to stir-fried wide rice noodles, and boldly tried the shrimp 🦐 flavor. To my surprise, the shrimp were very large and fresh, with a sweet taste and firm texture! The overall seasoning was quite good, not too sweet, and perhaps to cater to the local taste, they added a bit of sweetness that actually enhanced the overall aroma! The only minor drawback was that I felt the noodles were cooked a bit too long, so they were slightly too soft!
❤️Curry Noodles
They have a variety of curry noodles with different main ingredients, allowing you to choose your preferred meat. I highly recommend this dish because the curry 🍛 flavor is very rich, but it’s the aromatic kind of richness, not the overly salty kind! It makes you want to sip more of the soup! If you like Thai curry, I think you should give it a try!
Overall, there aren’t any major flaws. There might be some minor imperfections in the dishes, but if you’re unsure where to find Thai food, I might still think of this restaurant. It’s worth a try when you don’t know what to eat!
"Environment"
The Thai restaurant is located on the ninth floor of Dayeh Takashimaya, offering a very spacious and comfortable dining environment. Being on a high floor provides a great view of the Kaohsiung cityscape.
"Menu"
📍Beef Boat Noodles 💰280
One of the classic dishes, available in both dry and soup options. The dry rice noodles are fragrant when mixed well, with plenty of tender beef. It comes with a bowl of soup, which has a rich flavor but is not overly salty.
📍Pork Boat Noodles 💰200
For those who don't eat beef, there's a pork option. Although I didn't try it, I can't offer many opinions. However, the broth is slightly different from the beef version but is just as tasty.
📍Thai-style Northern Pork Skewers 💰120
This appetizer is less recommended as it tastes a lot like mock meat, and perhaps it is indeed mock meat, as it doesn't taste much like pork.
📍Salt and Pepper Chicken Wings 💰120
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're even more delicious with the special sauce provided by the restaurant.
📍Fish-flavored Pork Belly 💰120
Similar to crispy pork, with a crunchy texture. It's very well-marinated and worth trying.
📍Sour and Spicy Jellyfish Salad 💰120
Perfect for the hot summer days, this dish is appetizing with its sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, crunchy and delicious.
📍Thai Milk Tea 💰60
📍Pink Milk Tea 💰60
Unlike the typical orange Thai milk tea we're used to seeing, these teas are not orange, possibly due to the absence of coloring, but the taste is similar, smooth, and pleasant.
"Parking"
Dayeh Takashimaya has a dedicated parking lot. Purchases over a certain amount can cover parking fees. If the basement is full, paid parking is available outside at about 30 NTD per 0.5hr.
"Service"
The staff have a great attitude 👍 and the serving speed is quick.
Payment methods: cash 💰 and cards 💳.
I really think the layout here is so thoughtfully done, creating a very special atmosphere. It's not particularly eye-catching on this street, but once you step inside, it's like another world, especially the bar on the second floor—definitely need to experience it next time!
This time, we dined on the first floor (downstairs), where there aren’t many seats. There are window-side seats and regular tables, accommodating about 10 people, I guess. It’s a self-service ordering system; you have to pay at the counter beside you before the food is served. Initially, I thought I’d just eat casually, but the menu was quite tempting... Everything looked very appetizing and delicious. In the end, my friend and I each ordered a main dish and two snacks to share. The price and portion sizes are really friendly and affordable.👍🏻
𓌉𓇋 Singapore Laksa Noodles $190
(Choice of crispy noodles/fine rice noodles/Vietnamese rice noodles)
· Highly recommend the crispy noodles, which absorb the broth after being fried💥 The broth is rich and full of Southeast Asian exotic flavors. It also contains prawns, and the restaurant thoughtfully provided a small dish for the shrimp shells.
𓌉𓇋 Double Egg Thai Basil Pork Rice $170
· After eating the Laksa noodles, this dish feels slightly less impressive, but the highlight is the double egg on the rice🥚 The egg yolk, cooked to about 70% doneness, will still flow out when broken with chopsticks. My friend mentioned: If you usually eat spicy food, you might be a bit disappointed, but surprisingly, the starfruit on top is a great match!
𓌉𓇋 Double Egg Signature Thai Fish Cake $90
· A must-order dish, seemingly ordinary at first glance but surprisingly flavorful (in a complimentary sense) when bitten into. The lemongrass flavor is so intense and rich, and its texture is just addictively pleasing—not too chewy, not too soft, just right in the middle. Three pieces per serving aren’t really enough😭 As expected of handmade, it’s different!
𓌉𓇋 Thai Seafood Salad $140
· Looks the most stunning from appearance, but is actually quite ordinary. However, considering the price, it’s very generous! The restaurant pairs it with a variety of fruits and seafood, but the sauce seems to be missing a certain flavor (not sure what, but every taste is faint).
🕤 Business Hours
Double Egg 1F (downstairs) 11:30-19:15 (last order)
Double Egg 2F (upstairs bar) 20:00-03:00 (last entry 02:00)
🚇 About a 12-minute walk from the Sanduo Shopping District MRT Station Exit 6
Kaohsiung Thai Restaurant Old Shop - Hi Thai Bistro, located near Dayuanbai, has very authentic Thai decor that creates a good Thai atmosphere. In addition to Thai cuisine, it is also a bar, and it’s quite busy, so remember to make a reservation in advance.
We ordered the set meal for eight people for NT$4800, which included unlimited Thai jasmine rice. The rice was very fragrant and served in a special pot, adding to its authenticity. The dishes were mostly spicy, truly capturing the feel of Thailand; every dish was incredibly delicious with rice—I ended up having three bowls!
The curry chicken was very rich; it was the only dish that wasn’t spicy and actually had a hint of sweetness, making it perfect for friends who are not accustomed to spicy food. The chicken was tender and paired wonderfully with the curry sauce.
The tom yum soup was only sour but not spicy enough; it felt like it was missing a flavor. The other dishes were all up to par.
Although the storefront is quite large (there's an outdoor seating area that also belongs to the establishment), there are quite a few diners during the holidays, so you need to wait a little.
Once you enter the restaurant, the staff will give you a cup of water and a QR code. You then scan the code to order your food, which arrives very quickly. This time, I ordered the curry chicken leg noodles; the broth was quite good, and the curry was flavorful without being too spicy. As for the main dish, it was decent too, although the chicken leg was a bit dry; everything else was acceptable.
Overall, the only downside is that aside from checkout and bringing you to your seat, there is hardly any other service, yet they still charge a 10% service fee, which seems unnecessary.
Braces user review: Although the location of the washbasin is a bit small, the overall environment is still very comfortable, and the decor is filled with Thai style.
This restaurant has been on my list for a while, and I finally had the chance to try it. This time, three of us went together and ordered several dishes.
First, the jasmine rice is refillable, making it the perfect base to pair with all the dishes.
The green papaya salad is refreshing and appetizing, with a sour and spicy flavor that is perfect for this weather.
The Thai moon shrimp cakes have a solid texture and taste like they are freshly wrapped, especially delicious with the restaurant's special sauce.
The crispy stir-fried kale and shrimp paste stir-fried cabbage are great side dishes for rice; the vegetables are crunchy yet rich in flavors. The crispness of the kale is particularly addictive.
The lemongrass fried chicken wings have a crispy exterior and juicy interior, enhanced by the refreshing aroma of lemongrass. The sweet and spicy chicken has a moderate sweetness and tenderness, making it the unanimous favorite among the three of us.
Finally, the Thai iced tea is on the sweeter side, but after tasting a series of bold dishes, it feels like a perfect way to end the meal.
I forgot to note the prices 😂.
I went to the Air Force Command Headquarters to hold an event, but it rained heavily that night and many shops were closed, so I ended up at the student cafeteria of National Taipei University of Technology. I've heard that the buffet at the student cafeteria is the most famous, but due to my hunger, I chose the first one that looked good.
This place mainly sells Thai tea drinks, but they also offer bento boxes. I ordered a barbecue rice bento, and the portion of meat was quite generous, plus it came with a boiled tea egg and a fried egg. Perhaps because it's a student cafeteria, the portion of rice is also quite large, but unfortunately, there were very few vegetables. Given the soaring prices nowadays, one might not be able to compare current prices with those of the past student cafeterias.
In addition to having a spacious dining area, the cafeteria also has a designated area for trash and leftover plates. So, after eating, you have to clean up by yourself.
