The staff will bring the food to your table based on the order number. When I first saw the size of the bowl, I was really taken aback; a bowl for $130 is really cheap! 🥳
✐ Beef Rice Noodles $130
· The beef is not freshly cooked, but very tender, with a nice texture and it won’t be chewy. The portion of beef is generous, and finishing the whole bowl will definitely fill you up. The broth is quite tasty, and if you like it spicy, you can add chili sauce in addition to the fresh chilies. Overall, it's a place I'd want to return to!
This restaurant is very popular on various websites... It has been recommended by many celebrities and influencers~ It even has a remarkable record of receiving a Michelin star! So if you don’t make a reservation, it’s basically hard to get a table…
I made my reservation two weeks before departure~ Once I stepped inside, it gave off a strong retro decor vibe. The staff was very enthusiastic, and there was absolutely no need to worry about communication issues 🦜. The waiters were constantly observing our situation; even though there were many customers, they were on point with taking orders, clearing plates, and serving dishes 🥬.
We casually ordered a few dishes based on our preferences~
❤️ Scallop Salad
The taste was quite special~ It had a hint of lychee sweetness, paired with Thai spices... similar to a light fragrance, and a bit of coconut coordinating well! I didn’t expect scallops to be prepared this way, and since the scallops themselves were very fresh, the overall dish was delicious!
❤️ Pork Belly
When I took a bite of this dish, I was amazed by the crispiness of the pigskin 🐷, but it was actually a bit hard, and I found the overall flavor to be rather heavy. Even the accompanying white rice felt a bit too salty; I couldn't really eat it continuously…
❤️ Watermelon
This dish was basically just a sprinkle of pork floss on top of the watermelon. The watermelon 🍉 itself is very sweet, which creates a salty-sweet taste. However, since the seeds weren't removed, I found it very inconvenient to eat, and as a result, I didn’t like this dish!
❤️ White Curry
This was my favorite among the four dishes. The pork was not only very tender but also very flavorful. Plus, with the rich taste of the curry, it was a very authentic Thai curry flavor. I really enjoyed the aromatic spices in it; this was the dish I most wanted to finish entirely!
Overall, I think this restaurant is quite recommendable. In fact, everything was delicious... There might be a few flavors that are slightly heavy, but I’m not someone who enjoys overly salty food, so perhaps those who prefer stronger flavors would like it even more!
Great quality at a good price, I have visited multiple times, a good choice for food in Yuanshan!
The green curry chicken rice portion is just right, and you can choose between white rice or turmeric rice. Personally, I prefer their turmeric rice, but sometimes the turmeric rice sells out quickly at dinner, so it's best to go early.
The chicken is very tender and is drizzled with coconut milk to enhance the flavor, and the potatoes and carrots are both cooked thoroughly, making them easy to eat. The spiciness is relatively higher compared to their other dishes, but they offer free milk tea for dine-in customers, which can help cool down the spiciness quickly. The milk tea is also very cold and delicious, highly recommended! 👍
First time eating at Jade City
I made a reservation for dinner on Sunday, and surprisingly, there were seats available!
I think the overall service attitude this time was okay.
🌛 Shrimp Paste Crispy Cake
So delicious!
The filling inside is packed with shrimp, really great! 😋
✅ Green Curry Coconut Chicken
Not bad, the flavor is really fragrant.
However, I think the ingredients and meat inside are a bit lacking.
🐷 Northern Thai Style Spicy Marinated Matsusaka Pork
I think the Matsusaka pork is quite ordinary, and the portion is really small!!
But my friend thinks it's not bad.
🌽 Crab Meat Corn Soup
The soup is quite good,
the crab meat and corn kernels are plentiful.
🥬 Shrimp Paste Cabbage
I wouldn't recommend this one.
I don't think it has much shrimp paste flavor…
If simply treated as cabbage, it's fine. 😂
🍚 Rice $45/person
Three types of rice to choose from, free refills.
🍮 Momo Chacha
If you join their membership, you'll receive a dessert voucher.
I think one portion is just right for two people.
It's a nice after-meal dessert.👌
This restaurant is one I discovered while traveling in Thailand during a showcase program. The host inside introduced it as an authentic Thai restaurant. If you want to taste genuinely clean and high-quality Thai cuisine, you must come here because they use traditional methods to prepare their dishes, but with fresher ingredients.
I didn’t make a reservation initially, so I thought I would take a chance and just walk into the restaurant. As expected, it was easier to walk in at this restaurant than it would have been at one of the trending spots on Xiaohongshu. The staff at the restaurant were very polite and welcoming, and the seating was very comfortable. We ordered a few dishes that looked delicious in the photos…
❤️ Chicken Satay
Satay is generally easy to find in Thailand, but I think the sauce here is made with great care. You can taste the salty and sweet notes in the sauce, and they've added finely chopped peanuts, so each bite of satay has a delightful texture! I personally highly recommend this!
❤️ Appetizer Set
This dish is likely to appeal to girls who enjoy taking photos, as the presentation is quite beautiful. However, when it comes to taste, it feels a bit overpriced, as the portions are very small and there's not enough for everyone to have a taste. Yet, the price is higher than that of the satay, making it not the best appetizer.
❤️ Tom Yum
This is a fragrant Tom Yum soup🥣 that distinctly uses a lot of fresh local ingredients. The spices are also very fresh and clean, not excessively spicy 🌶️ to the point of being undrinkable. Instead, it has a mild warmth that feels very comforting. The ingredients inside are quite abundant, with the large shrimp 🍤 being notably substantial. I personally think this dish is very worth trying!
❤️ Soft Crab Salad
This soft-shell crab 🦀 is my friend’s favorite dish. The crab is indeed fried to achieve a crispy outside and soft inside texture, and you can also taste the sweet crab meat. However, the crab legs have a bit of a batter-like texture! The accompanying green papaya salad is very flavorful—not too sour but indeed quite spicy, making you want to drink several cups of water. This papaya salad was the only dish we had leftovers of… it was really quite spicy!
Overall, I would recommend the restaurant! I wouldn’t say it’s the best Thai cuisine available, but it’s a place worth trying if you have the opportunity.
Every time I travel abroad, I really enjoy experiencing local snacks. This time, after being introduced by a local, I came to this small restaurant. Their signature dish is a bowl of small rice noodles in various flavors, which includes pork and beef balls! The serving size is only about two bites each, and a complete set consists of six bowls.
Another option is the chicken curry noodles, and there are also some small snacks, similar to fried wontons.
As is customary, I ordered the set of six bowls of beef balls. When they arrived, I did find them quite cute! There are six slightly different broth flavors, but I felt like they were actually more similar to three types because the taste wasn't very different. The colors are about three, and the broth has a slight sweetness. They pair these broths with two different types of noodles that are more like rice noodles and flat noodles! For guys wanting to fill up, it might be a bit of an issue, but if it's just for a little tasting, I think it's pretty good!
The fried wontons surprised me a bit because the skin was very crispy. Unfortunately, there was hardly any meat inside; I could only taste about ¼ of a bite's worth of meat!
As for the chicken curry noodles, I really felt there was nothing special about it. The noodles were a bit too soft for my liking; I personally prefer noodles that require a bit of chewing. These felt a bit mushy. The chicken was cooked thoroughly, and the curry flavor was quite rich, but it was just a tad too spicy—those who don't eat spicy food might struggle with it!
Overall, I think if you're in the area, it’s worth a visit, but I wouldn't make a special trip just for this.
I specifically searched online for some local snacks and restaurants that locals recommend, either from IG or Xiaohongshu. This place might be attracting attention because of its Michelin status, as some people on Xiaohongshu have recommended it. So I was also drawn to this seemingly unremarkable little restaurant!
The owner inside was very friendly, but actually, their English wasn't very good. After we entered, a local customer told us that we could just take the menu in and order. Otherwise, we might not even have noticed where the menu was! In the end, we ordered our dishes using photos. We ordered…
❤️ Pork 🐷 Curry Noodles
I think it might just be a matter of habit; people here are used to cooking their noodles very soft, so I wasn't quite used to it. I felt the noodles didn't have much chewiness, and if left too long, they'd get even softer. What's special is that they add a bit of fried noodles on top, so with each bite, you get two different textures! The curry flavor is relatively mild, with a bit of spiciness 🌶️ and a hint of sweetness, and the taste was fairly standard, without too many surprises!
❤️ Fried Spring Rolls
This dish was actually better than the noodles. The outer skin was crispy, and the filling had some vegetables, but the seasoning was quite special! I felt this dish was overall more enjoyable!
Overall, I wouldn't specifically go back to this little restaurant again. If I happened to pass by, I might just grab a spring roll, but I probably wouldn't even go back to that area!
Siam Siam Thai Cuisine, a Thai-style restaurant decorated with a South Asian flair, was founded by someone who discovered a wide variety of Thai delicacies during a trip to Thailand. The restaurant showcases the delicious flavors of Thai cuisine.
The interior decor is filled with South Asian elements, and the space is very large, making dining quite comfortable. This time, the staff arranged a sofa seating area, right next to transparent glass, allowing guests to enjoy their meals while appreciating the view.
Volcano Ribs 💰580 is a dish that you must order; the sour and spicy sauce paired with the oversized, extravagant ribs instantly brings back the feeling of Thailand. The meat absorbs the sauce beautifully, and the bones break off easily, allowing you to savor the essence inside.
Blue Diamond Curry Shrimp 💰380
▶ Twin Set Menu $1180◀
Moon Shrimp Cakes
Their moon shrimp cakes are not very thick, but the outer layer is crispy, and you can actually taste the shrimp in the filling! Plus, there are six pieces in the set! One person can easily have three pieces, which is very satisfying!
Special Spicy Chicken
The spicy chicken is super crispy, and the sauce is served separately instead of being poured on top, which I really like! This way, you can choose how much sauce to dip in~ Plus, you don’t have to worry about it becoming less crispy if you eat it later!
Green Curry Chicken in Coconut Milk
The green curry includes baby corn and green beans, and there’s quite a bit of chicken thigh meat~ The green curry sauce is abundant, so you don’t have to worry about running out for dipping! And you can eat as much white rice as you want!!
Water Spinach with Shrimp Paste
The taste of the shrimp paste is not too strong~
Colorful Boba Coconut Ice
The boba is actually like tapioca balls, super chewy!! The coconut ice is surprisingly delicious, creamy but not overly sweet, and paired with the chewy boba is fantastic~~~
One day, I suddenly wanted to eat Indian food, so I casually searched online. I found a nearby Indian restaurant with pretty good reviews! So the two of us drove over. As soon as we arrived at the restaurant, we could feel the rich Indian ambiance and smelled the strong aroma of curry. The server was as enthusiastic as one could imagine, but with a somewhat straightforward and cheerful personality, unlike the cautious demeanor of other servers!
The menu looked pretty much like any regular Indian restaurant, and we ordered today’s dishes:
❤️ Chicken Tikka Masala
This dish is almost always chosen when visiting an Indian curry place; it’s a staple of Indian restaurants. If this dish is made well, it’s more likely that the other dishes will also be tasty. However, if even this basic dish isn’t done well, I wouldn’t want to try anything else! It turns out that this restaurant not only made this dish incredibly delicious, but they also handled the chicken perfectly. The meat remained tender, and the curry flavor seeped in beautifully—so delicious that you couldn’t stop eating! I highly recommend everyone order this foolproof curry!
❤️ Shrimp Korma
Ordering shrimp at an Indian restaurant always takes great courage, because if the shrimp isn’t fresh, the entire curry can taste terrible. Fortunately, their shrimp was not only fresh but also very firm and elastic! Paired with this flavorful curry, which was harmonized with nutty aromas, it had a slightly sweet and salty taste, along with the unique fragrance of nuts and the spice flavors of Indian curry—everything combined was so delicious!
By the time we finished the bread, there was still a lot of curry sauce left! We couldn’t bear to leave it behind, so we packed it all up to take home! Reheating it the next day was still incredibly delicious. From now on, whenever I think of wanting Indian curry, this restaurant will definitely come to mind! If you like it, go try it out soon!
