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❤️ Lien Jie Health Vegetarian (formerly Vietnamese Health Vegetarian)
🔸 Authentic Vietnamese vegetarian cuisine
🔸 Mid-range price, diverse menu
🔸 Self-service utensils, self-recycling
Rice noodles, pho, pancakes, egg pancakes, mini hotpot, braised dishes, drinks

Hello everyone, I'm Pei, a vegetarian 🫶
I specialize in recommending lacto-vegetarian and five-spice vegetarian restaurants,
as well as some restaurants with vegetarian options.
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It's rare to have the opportunity to eat vegetarian Vietnamese cuisine. The owner noticed me looking at the menu and enthusiastically introduced me to the dishes. I ordered the stir-fried rice with Chinese toon and fried wheat gluten. The stir-fried rice was very fragrant, but I found the flavor quite light and a bit oily. However, it was still acceptable.👌
I saw many people recommend the fried wheat gluten, and it really was crispy, combined with a sweet and sour sauce and lemon, I thought it was delicious. Interestingly, it wasn't as greasy as typical fried foods, and overall, the texture was very refreshing.

When I got home and read the reviews, I found that many people were raving about the coconut curry. It looked very appetizing, so I'll have to try it next time! 😚

🔸 The restaurant is clean and bright, with plenty of seats.
🔸 Cash payment only.

【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】

"Lisa Thai Cuisine" is about a 5-minute walk from Shuanglian Station, located on Chengde Road. It's a popular dining spot in the area, and during meal times, there are definitely many customers waiting outside for dine-in or takeout.

"Lisa Thai Cuisine" opens at 5 PM. My friend and I arrived around 4:55 PM on a Saturday, and to our surprise, there were already 3-4 groups of customers waiting outside, which was quite unexpected.

However, we later noticed that among those groups, many were waiting for takeout, and there were quite a few seats available inside, so when they opened at 5 PM, it didn't instantly fill up. That said, it was completely packed by around 5:30 PM! During our meal, quite a few people called in for takeout as well.

Regardless of whether dining in or taking out, you need to queue to place your order and pay upfront, and they only accept cash. The lady taking orders tends to speak quickly, but I personally think it's not a big deal; she doesn’t come off as fierce or impolite.

Chicken Stir-Fried Mama Noodles $140
This is actually just stir-fried instant noodles. I ordered it with a little spiciness, and it turned out to be mildly spicy, which was quite acceptable. I personally feel that the stir-fried mama noodles have a unique peanut aroma, which is quite special. The chicken pieces are fairly large and not too dry, but I wouldn’t call them tender; they're just decent. They also included a good amount of cabbage, which is a nice plus. Moreover, there’s a substantial amount of noodles, so it feels satisfying! A small drawback was that I’m not sure if it was the colder weather that day, but the noodles got cold shortly after serving. It’s better to eat them while hot!

Chicken Stir-Fried Glass Noodles $140
This dish was ordered by my friend, and I found it very flavorful. It was stir-fried beautifully; regarding spiciness, it was also ordered with a little spice, but perhaps the glass noodles absorbed more heat, making this one closer to medium spicy.

Stir-Fried Cabbage $80
I initially wanted to order water spinach, but they only had cabbage that day. I found it quite different from what I envisioned; the fish sauce flavor was very strong. My friend jokingly said it was somewhat like eating fish feed. Those who like fish sauce might enjoy it, but both my friend and I thought we probably wouldn’t order stir-fried greens again next time.

Thai Milk Green Tea $70
I initially thought it would taste like the orange Thai milk tea, but it was quite different from what I expected. It's called milk green tea, but I personally think it tastes more like sweet matcha milk? I actually liked it quite a bit! I guess both matcha lovers and those who enjoy sweet drinks might like it too!

A Vietnamese restaurant near Shuanglian Station 🇻🇳
The interior is spacious, and although there were quite a few customers, it felt open!

【Atmosphere of the Restaurant】★★★ 3
The interior has a typical Asian local vibe. There seemed to be plenty of staff, but everyone was quite busy, and the service felt like the bare minimum 😂. There are several large tables, so it’s inevitable to share, but it wasn’t too bothersome!

【Food Rating】★★★★ 4

• Fresh Spring Rolls
  They are very generous in portion, and the sourness of the sauce is delicious! The shrimp has a strong presence, and it's quite satisfying 🉐.

• Vietnamese-style Fried Noodles
  The noodles are chewy and have great elasticity! When eaten with the spring rolls, both are chewy, so I couldn’t finish this dish and took the leftovers to go 😅. There was plenty of pork and cabbage, and the seasoning was just right ◎.

【Overall Rating】★★★ 3.5
The dishes I had this time didn’t leave a strong impression, but the chicken (烤雞腿) I got from a friend was really delicious, and the fried rice the person next to me was eating looked delicious too. I'm looking forward to trying more items, so I rate it 3.5! ✨

Ah Xing Vietnamese Snacks

No. 48, Changsheng Street, Sanchong District, New Taipei City
A Vietnamese restaurant nestled in the alley of Sanhe Night Market

This is my fourth visit.

Basically, the customers are all Vietnamese, so the flavors are definitely authentic!

Beef Pho = 90 TWD
The broth for the beef pho here is made from meat broth, not just clear broth.
You can help yourself to lemon, chili, and other condiments.

The shop also sells Banh Mi and other items; I will come back to try them next time.

Bangkok Thai Stir-Fry Kitchen Ja-Ja

No. 575, Section 8, Civic Boulevard, Nangang District, Taipei City
3-minute walk from the MRT station exit

This restaurant features Northeastern Thai cuisine
And also offers bottled cocktails from the Isan region

Stir-Fried Beef with Holy Basil (Rice)
It is sweet, quite different from the salty version in Bangkok,
But the taste is still quite good.

Three-Layered Pork with Kale (Rice)
Very delicious and aromatic,
But the kale is quite thick; it would be better if they used water spinach instead.

Bitter Beef Offal Soup
Really bitter, if you don't like bitter, don't try it.

This time we tried "Shanghai Crispy Chicken Shulin Head Store," which is located in the middle of the night market, easy to spot, and has a decent queue.

Among the three snacks, the most impressive was the squid sweet and sour dish, which featured the fresh taste of squid. The outer layer was crispy and not greasy; if ordered alone, it would earn a 3.5 out of 5, making it a snack worth trying again.

The cheese sticks were average, with a taste typical of common frozen foods, lacking any surprises, and did not string much when eaten, leaving little memorable experience.

The biggest disappointment was the boneless crispy chicken. Taking the first bite nearly left me dumbfounded—cold, not fried properly, with insufficient temperature and dry, tough meat, and not "crispy" at all. After bringing it home and reheating it in an air fryer, it slightly improved in texture, but the on-site dining experience was poor; I just wanted to eat while strolling through the night market!

In summary, while "Shanghai Crispy Chicken Shulin Head Store" is located in a prime area with numerous food options, its overall performance is inconsistent. I recommend trying individual items like the squid sweet and sour dish, while for the rest, it may be better to look for other vendors.

Dinner on the evening of March 25

In an alley of the traditional market, the owner is Vietnamese, and there are quite a few Vietnamese customers in the shop!

📍Beef Pho
Today I had the classic beef pho. There was more beef than I expected, and it wasn't tough at all; the broth was delicious! The shop has lemons available for self-service, and adding them gives the broth a different flavor～

The environment in the shop isn't great; I saw little creatures crawling, so I quickly finished my meal and left🤣 I still plan to return for beef pho in the future (there's no other shop like this nearby), but I will take it home to eat! (◎_◎;)

First, the conclusion: overall, the flavor of the meals is quite good. The Thai milk tea is delicious, but there aren't many seats, and the seating time wasn't managed well. We made a reservation for 19:15, but actually had to wait about 10 more minutes before entering. We saw the table in front still eating dessert, and the staff hurried to inform them that the next table was waiting, then helped them settle the bill, so we had to wait for a while longer.

However, if it's your first time here, signing up for the Ocard membership gives you a voucher for a Thai milk tea that you can use immediately, and there's no limit on how many vouchers can be used per table, which is pretty nice.

The crispy dumplings with minced pork and the lemon fish both tasted great, and I added 30 NT dollars to upgrade to the Tom Yum soup, which was rich in flavor. I also really enjoyed the cold mixed wood ear mushrooms.

The shrimp cakes were average, but still tasty. Overall, I would definitely consider going again.

AI is a great helper for decision-making🤩
When a friend asks if they want to eat hot pot or Thai cuisine,
AI recommended this COCA Thai Seafood Hot Pot.

We ordered the couple's set with a seafood platter
and enjoyed a little drink together.

The shrimp in the appetizers were very fresh.
The must-try shrimp cakes are truly delicious, so good! 😋
The shrimp are chewy, and the texture met our expectations perfectly.

The Tom Yum soup base is very rich,
perfect for cooking meat and fried dough sticks.
The restaurant provided two types of dipping sauces,
but honestly, it's flavorful even without the sauce.

The lemongrass mushroom soup base maintains a basic standard.
Vegetables and seafood are just right to put in,
and in the end, the broth becomes even fresher and sweeter.

For the final dessert,
the lychee ice cream is smooth and tasty,
while the durian ice cream really has a strong smell~ but it’s also very good!

Overall, the environment is comfortable
and it’s a great restaurant for gatherings and chatting with friends! ❤️

Here’s the translated text in English:

First, the conclusion: #WestLake MRT Station Thai Restaurant
#Overall portions are small, and the cost-performance ratio is not high.
Ordering time: Sunday 5:00 PM (70% full)
Waiting time for a table: 0! (Phone reservation)
Waiting time for food: 8 minutes
Payment methods: Cash

Below are the items ordered and their prices 🔻
🔺 Spicy Minced Pork (Pad Krapow) $160
Not spicy, flavor is moderate and tasty, but the portion is extremely small...
🔺 Shrimp Paste Water Spinach $160
Small portion, but the flavor is quite good.
🔺 Fruit Shrimp Balls $230
About 14 pieces, the batter is soft, and the shrimp is also soft and lacks springiness; accompanied by pineapple.
🔺 Spicy Seafood Salad $160
Quite spicy to eat, but not much seafood included.
🔺 Yunnan Thin Slices $200 👍🏼
Well-prepared with no pork smell, the sour and spicy flavors are moderate and quite refreshing to eat with rice.
🔺 Bean Crust Cod $230
The fish is super small, and if shared among four people, you can only take one bite each.
🔺 Shrimp Fried Omelet $160 👍🏼
Fried well, fragrant and oily, very tasty.
🔺 Thai Seafood Tofu Hot Pot $220
The soup base is thickened and not particularly Thai-style; the seafood includes squid, shrimp, and clams.
🔺 Bamboo Shoot Braised Beef Brisket $250
The soup pairs well with rice, reminiscent of a tomato sauce blended with Thai flavors; the beef brisket is tender and flavorful.
🔺 Thai Stir-fried Flat Noodles $130
Only a single serving, moderate flavor, and the noodles are thin.
🔺 Moon Shrimp Cakes $230
Pan-fried, a bit dry with a solid texture, paired with a sweet sauce, not bad.
🔺 Curry Crab $220
Should be the spiciest dish; it has coconut milk added for flavor and tastes quite nice, although there’s some crab meat, it's not much.

I've been eating here with my mom since I was a child because it's near her old company.
The previous location was next to the KFC drive-thru,
with a garage for parking at the entrance, you had to walk a bit to get to the restaurant.
Now that they have moved here, the location feels a bit more crowded.
This time there was no Thai iced tea available for ordering.
You fill your own drinking water, and overall the speed of food service is very fast!