🎖️ Carl’s Jr.🎖️
Ever since Carl's Jr. closed down in Shanghai, I haven't really been to Qingdao Airport, so it's been a while since I last saw it. I didn't expect to encounter Carl's Jr. again at Wuxi Shuofang Airport. Wuxi truly deserves to be the capital of Jiangsu Province. (Really?) The first Carl's Jr. in Jiangnan opened here.
Since I needed to catch a noon flight, I arrived at Wuxi Shuofang Airport around 10 o'clock and became the first customer of Carl's Jr. today.
The fries are freshly fried, very hot, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and they taste great. For the burger, I chose the Angus beef burger, which should be quite large, but they have a low-carb option where lettuce is used instead of bread. It feels much lighter in texture, but it doesn’t sell as well, haha. Their beef patty is quite juicy, and the whole burger is very juicy. I found it pretty tasty, but it is a bit expensive—this meal set (burger, fries, cola) costs 75 RMB.
Additionally, here's an interesting thing: Wuxi City is adjacent to Suzhou City, but Suzhou doesn’t have an airport; the airport is only in Wuxi. During the pandemic, someone drove from Suzhou to the airport to catch a flight. It actually only takes about 30 minutes to drive, but they were deemed as coming from outside (Suzhou to Wuxi) and were forcibly quarantined for 7 days, so naturally, they missed their flight. The absurdity of the government during the pandemic...
🍢 Kaohsiung Sanmin ▫️ Around the Houyi Business District
🍢 A popular stir-fried and charcoal-grilled restaurant that has been thriving for over twenty years
This charcoal-grilled stir-fry restaurant located on Nanjing Street
Is always packed inside and out during weekends
It is said to have started as a roadside stall in 1997
And has developed into a two-story restaurant👏🏻
My first visit was a family gathering with a large group
Due to the slow serving speed and lackluster dishes
My impression of the place wasn’t very positive
But one day, I decided to give it another chance
And I could clearly feel the improvement🎉
(Of course, it’s also possible that the chef just had an off day the first time🤔)
From then on, my family became regulars, visiting every month❤️
Besides the fragrant aroma of charcoal-grilled dishes wafting from outside the restaurant
Every bite served at the table carries the unique flavor of charcoal🔥
A-Hong's stir-fried dishes are equally outstanding
Each dish shows a careful selection of ingredients
Especially the seafood, which allows one to truly savor fresh flavors🦐
During this visit, the dining area of the restaurant
Was originally their "Next Door" hot pot restaurant🍲
After it closed down, they retained the hot pot decor
Allowing customers to enjoy meals in a more comfortable space🥘
If you place a high emphasis on overall value for money 𝗖𝗣
A-Hong's prices may not be very friendly
But if you care about ingredient selection and delicious cooking
I think it’s worth giving it a chance to shine
After all, the stir-fried and charcoal-grilled dishes here are definitely worth trying
It's a great spot for gathering with a few friends and enjoying drinks✨
🚩 The Japanese chain burger restaurant 🍔 has stable food quality, but the environmental experience is extremely poor ❌
📍 Location and Transportation: Mos Burger's Xindian Zhongzheng store is located in Xindian District, New Taipei City, between Qizhang Station and Dapinglin Station, a 7-minute walk. Most customers are local residents, and parking is inconvenient.
🏠 Space: The decor of chain stores usually follows a unified style set by the headquarters, so there shouldn't be any issues, but… this store has had black mold on the ceiling for a long time. Recently, they even removed several ceiling panels and placed buckets to collect water leakage, and they blocked off the window seating, which is quite a rare sight.
💰 Ordering and Payment: Orders can be placed at the counter or via the QR code on the table (using the Mos app); a self-service order machine has recently been added on the first floor 🆒. Dishes that require time to prepare are delivered to the table, and customers can self-recycle after dining. Payment methods include cash and various payment options. Invoices ✔️ and carrier 🆗, no service charge 🈚.
🍽️ Meals:
Today I used a member's birthday coupon combo, priced at 121 TWD (eco cup -5 TWD; 10% discount using LinePay coupon)
Super Large Mac Ocean Pearl Burger: The Ocean Pearl Burger has always been popular, with plenty of ingredients and sauce, but the fried ingredients are not as healthy. The rice is Taiwanese rice mixed with barley, making it tasty and non-sticky.
Square Hash Brown: Little potato flavor, a bit dark in color (I once thought this was fried onion), and the portion feels empty 😂
Black Tea: A popular drink, available with less ice/no ice + lemon slices. Today, unsweetened was not available, so I had to choose sweetened; the sweetened version isn’t overly sweet.
💭 Summary:
Actually, I wrote this to show everyone how terrifying the environment of this Mos Burger is… I went there today for takeout, and as soon as I entered, there were buckets placed around and water pooling on the floor. I had to be careful walking to the counter to avoid slipping… 🙃
Osaka Shinsaibashi - Shake Shack is claimed to be the best hamburger chain in New York, but there are no branches in Taiwan yet. I happened to have the chance to try it while I was in Osaka! After eating, I honestly felt it was just okay, and since I’m not a fan of fast food, I think it’s overhyped, haha! It seems like the higher the expectations, the bigger the disappointment (?).
📍ShackBurger ¥1012
🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
The ingredients include a beef patty, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sauce. The bread is spread with something similar to butter, making it slightly sweet and a bit greasy in texture. The beef patty is decent and not too dry, balancing the overall flavor when paired with lettuce and tomato. The portion of the burger is relatively small, costing about 220 NT dollars, which is quite expensive XD.
🔻Critique: The paper bag containing the burger is too thin, and the oil seeps through, leaving my hand all greasy.
Additionally, there’s a sauce station where you can get ketchup and yellow mustard. I made a special sauce to try. I found the yellow mustard a bit salty and not very tasty. The ketchup is just the regular kind.
▶️ Ambiance
🔹The store space is huge, with outdoor and indoor seating, accommodating about 80 people.
🔹You can order using a machine or directly at the counter. After ordering and paying, you’ll get a call number.
🔹After dining, you need to place your tray at the recycling area yourself.
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹Some friends in the group ordered fries and milkshakes. The fries are crinkle-cut and quite good, comparable to McDonald's. I took a sip of the milkshake, and it was extremely sweet, way too much for one cup. In short, even if Shake Shack were to open in Taiwan, I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat there since Taiwan has many unique American burger shops, and McDonald's or Burger King's burgers are pretty good too. They really wouldn’t lose to Shake Shack!
🎖️ Lambo Hot Dogs 🎖️
I found this hot dog shop on a review site and had it on my radar for a long time, so I decided to give it a try.
🎖️ Philly Cheese Steak Hot Dog
The hot dog itself is quite thick (?), topped with beef and lots of cheese, and the portion is pretty generous. However, eating too much can get a bit greasy... It’s not bad at all～ The bread seems to have been brushed with some butter and slightly toasted.
🎖️ Fruity Vegetable Circus
Craft beer, "Red Ear Mango Citrus Sour Ale," goes down pretty smoothly. It’s a sour beer with a strong mango and citrus flavor, perfect for summer.
The second floor is also a dining area, and there is a big LeBron James mural on the wall. Friends who like the NBA should come check it out!
Overall, "Lambo Hot Dogs" is not only a great place to eat hot dogs but also a space to immerse yourself in American-style vibes. Whether you come for the food or to admire the wall full of LBJ posters, you’ll feel incredibly relaxed here. If you love hot dogs and craft beer, then "Lambo Hot Dogs" is definitely the right choice!
On a side note, while eating my hot dog, I caught some property channel and thought about how the central bank may consider expanding credit restrictions across Taiwan in September. It just feels so frustrating… Can the rules really change like this? Plus, they announce it on the same day for implementation the next day. Sigh~ It's all on Ah-Bian.
Fried chicken is delicious, burgers are not bad, but I don't know why I wouldn't particularly revisit the restaurant unless a friend invites me... It's really not bad at all, but it's quite subtle!
The most impressive thing was definitely the fried chicken; it's really tasty, but you can't order it separately, only as part of a set meal, which has to come with a drink. I have to say, the drinks made by Burger Made are really very ordinary... 😂
The Mexican spicy girl burger is quite tasty, spicy enough and pretty juicy, but you have to eat it quickly, otherwise it gets a bit greasy when it cools down!
Inside the restaurant, there are super cute cats, and you can tell that the owner put a lot of effort into the decor!
🌟 You could say it's the McDonald's of Xiao Liuqiu!! (Maybe even better?)
The food in Xiao Liuqiu is becoming increasingly diverse. Every time I come here, I try to sample different delicacies. This time, my friends brought me to some amazing places, and the coolest part is they have 8-inch burgers that you can share together 😂
Introduction
"Carpe Diem Bite Without Stop American Burger" is located on Zhongshan Road in Xiao Liuqiu, just 110 meters from Baishawei Fishing Port Dock, which is a mere 2-minute walk away. It's even more convenient by bike, and you can park next to the temple.
The Bite Without Stop American Burger shop isn’t very large, with about 10 seats, mainly focused on takeout. The open kitchen allows you to smell the delicious aroma of burgers inside, and it doesn’t carry too many other odors, which is quite nice.
The Carpe Diem Bite Without Stop American Burger menu features beef, pork, chicken, fish, and vegetarian burgers, catering to different preferences, with prices ranging from 160 to 190. The most unique item is the giant burger, an 8-inch burger that’s perfect for sharing. It's highly recommended if there are many people and you don't want to eat too much.
However, that day we were all very hungry and each ordered a burger. They were incredibly satisfying, reasonably priced, and generous in portions, making it a great deal for Xiao Liuqiu tourism.
Let's eat
BK Cod Burger 💰160
Add Combo 💰60 (fries and Coke)
Made with bamboo charcoal powder, the black burger is layered with crispy fresh lettuce, fried cod, cheese, and more fried cod. It’s very satisfying. Taste-wise, it’s on par with McDonald's, you could say it's the McDonald's of Xiao Liuqiu!! The best part is, there were actually two pieces of cod, which I think is worth it!!
Old Mexico Skull Beef 💰190
The beef burger patty is juicy, paired with crispy lettuce and pan-fried bacon, combined with BBQ sauce, it’s sweet and salty, delicious.
Thoughts: It felt like eating at McDonald's in Xiao Liuqiu. The burgers are highly recommended, especially the cod (I was super craving fish at that moment) and there were indeed two pieces!!
If you value food: The burgers are tasty.
If you value ambiance: The space is small and has air conditioning.
If you value parking: Motorcycles can park at the temple, but parking for cars is very difficult.
If you value restrooms: None available.
If you value queuing: The speed is very fast; there’s almost no waiting.
If you value service: Average.
If you value cost-performance ratio: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
(Only discussing food and pricing)
The restaurant is located very well, you can walk over right after arriving at Victoria Harbour to dine! It is an attached restaurant of the hotel and is especially easy to find! Once you enter, enthusiastic staff will come to introduce the menu... The restaurant is divided into indoor and outdoor seating – if the sun ☀️ is shining brightly, it is actually very comfortable to sit outside!
❤️ Kulwinder’s butter chicken
This butter chicken 🐔 is actually a very famous local dish, which can be found on many American menus! This restaurant makes the chicken tender and pairs it with a slightly spicy butter sauce... it’s somewhat similar to a heavier cream-flavored curry! It presents a rich taste that lingers in the mouth! Personally, this is my favorite dish – not only does it include meat and flatbread, but also sauce! It really enhances the overall taste!
❤️ Spicy Thai chicken noodle bowl
They call it Thai stir-fried noodles.. but I think it resembles Taiwanese fried udon.. it just has a slightly sour and mildly spicy sauce! It’s just right to stimulate the appetite! Unfortunately, the noodles are a bit sticky... so they don't have the chewy texture that udon usually has.
❤️ Cheese sandwich
This is a sandwich 🥪 that cheese lovers 🧀️ should really enjoy! They claim to use five different types of cheese to create this sandwich! I personally find the flavor rich, but those who prefer a lot of fillings might find it a bit boring!
Overall, I think the location and taste are quite good! If you happen to be nearby and don’t know what to eat – it’s a restaurant with a nice view, good service, and decent food!
In Seattle, there's a very famous lobster roll restaurant. Many people make a special trip just to eat the lobster rolls! Some people prefer them steamed, while others like them with mayonnaise. The flavors are quite different, so those interested can also try other flavors!
Today I ordered:
❤️ hot Connecticut lobster roll
The lobster in this dish is steamed! You can taste the natural sweetness of the lobster and enjoy its tender, bouncy texture. It's perhaps the best way to experience the freshness of the ingredients, and the bread is also very tasty! The combination together really feels worth the trip!
❤️ market smash burger
This burger has a stronger salty flavor, but my family loves it! The meat in the middle is very solid, and paired with their sauce, the whole burger isn't too dry—in fact, you can really savor the deliciousness of the meat! Overall, this is also highly recommended!
Although I only ordered two dishes, both turned out to be quite good! I'm looking forward to more people trying out other items and seeing if there are more recommendations! If you're visiting Seattle, you should definitely give it a try!
I ordered a peanut burger and a classic burger. The peanut-flavored peanut butter is not overwhelming; it’s not the overly sweet kind, so the whole burger doesn't feel heavy. The burger meat is very tender with a nice char flavor, quite delicious. The classic burger is also good. The fried corn is a request for a specific kind (that's how they typed it). It’s quite tasty; it has a flavor similar to peanut butter cookies 😂, but it’s good. However, the portion for 120 is a bit expensive. The fries are plain, very delicious and crispy. Overall, everything is tasty! I personally think the burger prices are acceptable, and I would come back!
