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Passing by the area, I happened to go in with a friend to have hot stir-fry, and the business seemed quite good.
Let me share some impressions of the dishes one by one.
The salmon fried rice was fragrant, with distinct grains of rice that weren't too oily; it was quite delicious.
The golden sand tofu was also fried to perfection, and the side garlic and scallions greatly enhanced the flavor. The tofu inside was very elastic, and the texture was quite special, making it highly recommended.
The Thai-style cold century egg dish consists of century eggs topped with a lot of onions and drizzled with Thai sauce. Personally, I think it’s not worth ordering; it doesn’t have anything special about it, and the price isn’t cheap.
The shrimp rolls had a small portion and weren’t anything special. I do not recommend them.
The fried leaf fish is highly recommended; it's much better than the fried leaf fish typically found at salt and crispy chicken stalls. It's not greasy and very fresh!
The spicy twice-cooked pork is not recommended at all. This dish only had a strong soy sauce flavor with no other taste, and it was overly salty, making it quite a poor dish.
The shrimp vermicelli pot is quite recommended; the shrimp were very fresh, and the vermicelli absorbed the flavors well. The sweetness of the shrimp infused into the vermicelli, and the portion was decent. Overall, it's a good dish.
The fried dragon balls had a relatively good quantity, but they were very small—I've seen the smallest fried dragon balls ever, and the flavor was average.
Overall, the portion sizes of the dishes offered by the restaurant were small, so it wasn’t very satisfying, and the value for money was low. There was quite a variation in the quality of the dishes; some were tasty and fresh, but others not only had insufficient portions but also lacked flavor and proper seasoning.
Most importantly, the speed of service was far too slow. I was seated at 8 PM, and the last dish only arrived around 10 PM. It felt like I was dining at a French restaurant with the two-hour meal duration. There is significant room for improvement here.
Every time I go to Costco, I always buy their hot dogs. And I add a lot of onions. It's only 50 yuan for one, which is a great value. The best part is the free-flowing drinks. As for the taste of the hot dog, it's pretty standard and meets expectations for the price. As for the attitude of the staff, there is almost no service, and the staff doesn’t seem to smile much. Given how many people there are, I can understand, so I don’t have high expectations. After ordering, you just find a place to sit, but today it was too crowded, so we had to eat standing up.
💠 Housebistro
Hi everyone! I'm Wolf Wolf 🪽
Sleeping in until I wake up naturally on the weekend means it's time for an extremely hearty American brunch! This time, I visited "Housebistro" in Taipei Dazhi. The portions here are generous, the ingredients are fresh, and the atmosphere is super chill. Whether it's the crispy pork chop sandwich, classic American omelet, shakes, or fruit tea, every bite is incredibly satisfying!
🍽️ Must-Order American Classics
✔ Crispy Pork Chop Sandwich ($260) 🥪🍟
This sandwich is stacked high!
The thick crispy pork chop is crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, paired with lettuce and tomato. Every bite is crispy and juicy, and it comes with golden, crunchy fries on the side—satisfying and fulfilling!
✔ Three Little Dishes (Scrambled Eggs + Fresh Milk Toast) 🍳🥓
The soul of breakfast: scrambled eggs + soft and fluffy fresh milk toast, plus bacon, ham, sausage, and potato cubes. A plate full of classic American flavors, each bite bursting with rich egg flavor and mildly crispy savory bacon—a breakfast platter you cannot miss!
✔ Mixed Meat American Omelet (with Whole Wheat Toast) 🥚🥖
As soon as the omelet is served, it is overflowing with melted cheese, packed with mixed meats, paired with whole wheat toast. Egg aroma, cheese aroma, and meat aroma all in one—definitely recommended for those who enjoy rich flavors!
🍹 Drink Recommendations
🥤 Signature Fruit Tea – Full of fruity fragrance, sweet and refreshing, perfect to balance out a hearty brunch!
🥤 Vanilla Milkshake – Rich and creamy vanilla that’s sweet without being cloying, absolutely indulgent!
💡 You can also add combo options!
✔ +B Set ($100) – Choose any $140 drink or $120 dessert
✔ +C Set ($200) – Lettuce salad + cream soup + $140 drink or $120 dessert
📍 Store Information
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🔹🏠: Housebistro
🔹📍: No. 1, Alley 9, Dazhi Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
📢 For lovers of American brunch, this place is a must-try! The crispy pork chop sandwich is super thick, the omelet is wonderfully cheesy, and paired with a vanilla milkshake, it’s an absolute indulgence! Come and try this popular American restaurant in Dazhi! ✨
Return Visit Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
First, the conclusion: The hamburger is rich and delicious, and the desserts are relatively refreshing. It's highly recommended for group dining!
There aren't too many tables, and the restaurant pays a lot of attention to customer experience, so you can only enter when the number of people is sufficient! (Very important❗️)
The minimum spending per person is basically 300 NT dollars. We came with seven people and ordered a four-person party sharing meal + a two-person queue sharing meal + a salad and drinks (to meet the minimum spending requirement).
The platter was somewhat ordinary compared to the other dishes. The hamburger bun was grilled to perfection, and the flavor was amazing!
We preferred the mushroom sauce for the pasta, but both dishes were fantastic 🤤.
As for the desserts, whether it's the cinnamon apple or the peanut banana pancakes, they both tasted wonderful, and everyone couldn't stop praising the pancakes🤣.
Macau has many unique and special dishes that are quite different from those in Taiwan. One of them is the pork chop bun, which, as the name suggests, is actually a Macanese-style pork chop burger. A friend from Hong Kong recommended that I try this place called Tai Lei Loi Kei.
The pork chop bun in Macau is very special; unlike in Taiwan where it’s a combination of meats, this is just a piece of freshly fried pork chop with the bone still in, tucked inside the bun. The meat is extremely juicy and tender, and it’s best to eat it as soon as it’s served. I initially thought the lack of ingredients would make it feel greasy the more I ate, but surprisingly, the bun absorbs the greasiness just right, creating a smooth texture that doesn’t leave your mouth dry.
For my drink, I ordered the yuenyeung milk tea, which was quite good and not too sweet. I originally wanted to order other dishes as well, but there are just too many delicious things in Macau, so I had to save some space for other dishes. Otherwise, there are quite a few other burgers I’m curious to try.
I recommend coming early and avoiding peak dining hours to successfully escape the terrifying tourist crowds and truly enjoy the food.
This is a newly opened hamburger restaurant in the Far Eastern Plaza. Perhaps because it’s new and offers a new taste, there are quite a few people queuing to place their orders, so the wait time for food can be quite long (by hamburger joint standards). Additionally, they often sell out and close early.
Seeing so many people in line, I was naturally curious, so I ordered a cheeseburger to give it a try.
First of all, this restaurant claims to use unique sauces and locally sourced vegetables, but I couldn’t taste any sauce at all, let alone anything unique; as for the cheeseburger, it really just included cheese, beef, and bread (the bun). There were no locally sourced vegetables, which might not have been included for this particular item, but it felt a bit strange.
Overall, it wasn't hard to eat, but I would much rather go to McDonald's.
🍔 Flavored Cheese Burger (Taiwanese Pork Patty) $268
| Locally sourced lettuce, sautéed onions, pickles, tomatoes, signature sauce, hamburger patty, cheese slice, sweet crushed melon |
Even though I ordered the small S set, I still felt full after finishing it.
The staff was very nice to remind us that drinks could be refilled, but after eating the burger and fries, I could barely finish one cup. (The cups are quite large! 🤣)
The hamburger patty is very juicy, and the melted cheese slice combined with the sauce is a deliciously indulgent pairing. The lettuce and tomato are essential supporting characters in the burger, providing a refreshing texture, making it feel light even after finishing the whole burger.
And of course, a burger has to be paired with fries, and the fries are tasty! 🍟
This is a place I would revisit when craving a burger and fries. 🥳
Reviewer of the braces: Has a private restroom
This time we came to SHAKE SHACK at Shijo Karasuma, Kyoto, which is one of the places I specifically wanted to eat during this trip to Japan. There's currently no branch in Taiwan, so if you want to eat it, you can only come to Japan or other countries. There were quite a few foreigners dining in the restaurant, and the overall atmosphere was relaxed.
We ordered the following dishes:
Yuzu Kosho Chicken ¥960
CHS Fries (Cheese Fries) ¥630
Yuzu Honey Lemonade ¥570
Uji Matcha Shake ¥850
SHACK Cheese Patty (additional cheese hamburger patty) ¥920
Avocado (extra avocado) ¥180
Total ¥5,577.
The Yuzu Kosho Chicken burger has a yuzu fragrance, paired with mildly spicy yuzu pepper, the outer layer is crispy, and the texture is nice. The beef hamburger patty is rich in meat flavor, and the melted cheese adds to its richness. I also added an extra slice of avocado, which made the texture smoother and gave a fresh oily sensation that rounded out the overall flavor without being greasy. The Uji Matcha Shake has a more prominent tea flavor than expected; it has a rich milk taste but does not overshadow the matcha aroma. The fries with cheese sauce are rich in flavor, savory and bold, but can feel a bit greasy if eaten in large quantities.
Overall, I felt good after eating. Although the prices are a bit high and the flavors tend toward the heavier side, the flavors and textures are of a high standard, making it worth a try. I would visit again.
Meeting friends here to discuss things is convenient, as there are motorcycle parking spaces nearby. The overall space is large and comfortable, with seating for two and four people available for reservation. On weekdays, there are usually many seats open. I’ve eaten at other places before and found their food to be very delicious as well. I generally enjoy brunch because I can try a variety of dishes all at once—from meats to bread and eggs, everything is tasty. This is definitely a place worth visiting again. There is no restriction on dining time, but a 10% service charge will be applied.
Near the World Trade Center, there’s a highly-rated internet café with an aesthetically pleasing entrance sign. The youthful lettering on rust and the illuminated sign for the burger stand out. After walking a short distance following the signs, you arrive at the restaurant entrance, which has an outdoor dining area, though most people prefer dining indoors.
Inside the restaurant, there’s a notice posted: “No entry for work areas and staff.” They offer online ordering, but the system is quite poor (it keeps loading). However, the food is served relatively quickly.
I ordered what seems to be their signature dish, the Youth Sunlight Beef Burger with set A (red tea and salad). The salad was decent, accompanied by a slightly sour lemon and sesame dressing, serving as a refreshing appetizer before the main course. The beef burger isn’t very large, but the tomato white sauce inside is flavorful; however, the sauce is prone to getting on your hands when eaten together. Next to it is a relatively rare sight these days: fried potatoes with skin on, but the root vegetable salad in the cup turned out to be pickled and quite salty; shouldn’t it normally be fresh lettuce?
At this moment, the music playing inside the restaurant is "Life's for the Living" by Passenger, adding a Western vibe to this youthful hamburger bungalow, making it a unique spot in the Xinyi District.