🍺 Restaurant Name: Ironworker Teppan Bar TESSHO BAL
📍 Address: No. 48, Zhulin Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
▫️ Business Hours: ❌ Closed on Sundays
Monday to Saturday: 18:00-24:00
▫️ Service Charge: 10% service charge
▫️ Minimum Spend and Dining Time: Two-hour dining time, minimum spend of 800 TWD
▪️ Restaurant Environment and Atmosphere:
Bright lighting, overall clean environment,
Due to the open kitchen, there may be a slight smell of oil!
However, the smell is not too strong and is within an acceptable range👌🏻
The staff are mostly Japanese, and their Chinese is quite good👍🏻
Just keep in mind there might be some accent,
so you have to listen carefully to understand them😂
▪️ Ordering and Payment Methods:
📝 Order with the staff.
💰 Cash or credit card payments are accepted.
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🔖 Meal Record:
▪️ Crispy Fried Eyed Hake $120
▪️ French Country Pork Jelly $320
▪️ Garlic Olive Oil Sea Urchin (Cheese) $380
▪️ Bacon Roasted Mushrooms $240
▪️ Mentaiko Cantonese Grilled $480
▪️ Sirloin Steak with Special Sauce $620
▪️ Highball (Ginger Ale) $360/glass
▪️ Iced Oolong Tea $100/glass
💡 Meal: 4 | Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 4 | Environment: 4
Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Dickson's Fooday update is here!
Though it may seem talkative, it's definitely fair, just, and open!
This time, we're introducing another bar and restaurant from the East District series—
we're at one of the newer places in the Emotion Series (though maybe it's not that new anymore 🤣🤣).
This time, the focus is on a slightly upscale East District style.
From the clever entrance mechanism at the door
to the interior decor,
it sets itself apart from other Emotion Series locations 👋.
This place feels more like a chic nightclub,
perfect for a quality date for young men and women!
Food: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌖🌑
The food is decent,
with nothing particularly stunning but also no major disappointments 🤣.
As for the drinks,
unless you have specific requests,
they're pretty much at the level of just slightly better than average drinks.
However, the presentation and decor are quite thoughtfully done.
The props are as abundant as usual since one of the key aspects of these drinks is how visually appealing they are~
The overall decor style is very comfortable,
striking a perfect balance between a bar and a nightclub.
The distance between tables is generous,
creating a non-pressuring environment.
In this prime area of the East District,
surrounded by bars and restaurants,
it seems they need to put in some effort to maintain their reputation~
🤪🤪Dickson's Talkative Reviews🤪🤪
Oh dear, it’s time for another bar introduction!
Speaking of the Emotion Series, I have so many connections in this town,
it's hard to speak about other Emotion Series locations 🫣🫣.
This time, it’s because a friend wanted to check out the legendary, slightly nightclub-like Emotion Series.
As for recommending it for a date,
of course, I do! Girls usually prefer places with a bit of class, right? 🤣
I have to say, this Emotion Series leans more towards that type.
With nightclub booth styles, decorations, and lighting combined with drinks and hookahs,
your taste is sure to shine through! ❤️
After all, on the streets of the East District,
if you want to have a drink and enjoy some intimate time with a girl,
you can’t settle for just any place!
At this moment, I would certainly recommend heading here~
It’s located at the edge of the East District, perfect for transitioning from dinner to drinks.
With a few girly drinks, you'll have her begging for more! 😍😍😍
Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Dickson’s Fooday mouthpiece food review is updated!
This time, of course, it’s a gastropub special!
This time we visited a gastropub that has always been on my bucket list, and I finally made it here! 👋👋
The feature of the place is that the decor and layout are very unique, creating a futuristic, space-like atmosphere. From entering the establishment to the overall decor, from the space capsule at the entrance and the computer login area to the bold interior design and spatial arrangement inside, everything is very immersive. 👍👍
Food: 🌕🌕🌘🌑🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
As for the drinks...
I can only say they are quite unique!?
But when it comes to taste...
Maybe it was just that the items we ordered that day happened to not suit our preferences. 😧😧
I hope to come back and challenge it again later! 🤣🤣
🤪🤪 Dickson’s mouthpiece 🤪🤪
Many people have recommended this bar, but surprisingly, I was a bit disappointed this time. 🥺
The decor and atmosphere are undoubtedly very unique, but as a bar, it's essential to focus on the drinks themselves.
Is it that I just don’t understand them, or did I happen to order the wrong items?
Or maybe...
Perhaps I can come back next time with some girls to give it another shot! Let’s give it another chance!
However, with gastropubs popping up all over Taipei, when will I be able to return to a place that...
Looks like I need some space-themed girls to support me!!!
Let’s fly into the universe, vast and unbounded!
Come on, Buzz Lightyear!!!
Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Dickson's Fooday food review is here for an update!
This time I recommend a very mysterious and low-key bistro!
This bistro is located on Heping East Road, right next to the MRT Lin Guang Station. It can be found in an unremarkable alley as a roadside bistro.
The reason for dining here today is that this bistro is collaborating with a dessert shop. The dessert shop for the day is kuuko, which is said to excel in desserts～
So it's great to have the opportunity to enjoy both!
This bistro basically doesn't offer a wide variety of food. Most items are light snacks or desserts. Therefore, if you're looking to fill up with a large meal, you might be in the wrong place.
It's advisable to eat something else outside first to fill your stomach before coming here. There are some basic pairing snacks and cold platters available.
In addition, the selection of alcoholic beverages here is quite extensive. For those who don't drink alcohol, other sparkling drinks are available as well. The staff will happily introduce what drinks are suitable for today!
Moreover, the decor inside the shop is quite classy and elegant. However, due to the limited space, there are only about three to four tables.
So the number of customers the shop can accommodate is quite limited. Essentially, there are small tables for two people, and there's a square table for four.
Additionally, there is a larger private room that can seat around six to ten people.
Therefore, friends who want to come here must make a reservation!
If you want to come and enjoy the atmosphere, sip some drinks, and relax with friends, I highly recommend trying this place!
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
⭐️ Food section
👉 Cold cut platter $350
The cold cut platter includes four different types of meats, all cold cuts. Each meat type has about four to six slices. Although the number of slices is not small, each slice is quite thin, making it tough to feel full from this platter.
So it really comes down to personal preferences for different meats. Personally, I quite liked two of the meats from the four. This dish is also something I think you should try to explore the different textures and flavors of the meats!
👉 Red wine braised beef $400
The red wine braised beef is quite simple, just your average red wine braised beef. This is not a dish I would highly recommend because, while it is well-prepared, it doesn't evoke a wow factor.
Moreover, the portion feels a bit heavy, but on the plus side, it is served with bread, which can be used to dip into the braised beef sauce.
The bread served here is also quite good, making it a nice pairing with the beef sauce!
👉 White wine garlic shrimp $280
This garlic shrimp is a dish I personally highly recommend. It's much cheaper than the above red wine braised beef but tastes even better overall. The shrimp portion is generous, and the white wine garlic flavor is fantastic～
So this dish is definitely one I recommend!
Additionally, this dish is also served with bread, which you can use to eat with the shrimp—a special way of enjoying it. Lastly, you can also use the bread to dip into the garlic shrimp sauce, creating another unique dish～
👉 Dumplings (8 pieces) $230
For the eight dumplings, the shop says there are four different flavors to choose from. At the time of ordering, the staff will specifically ask you about any flavors you don't eat. If I recall correctly, the offered options included chives, cabbage, shrimp, and one I forgot.
On the day, you can mix two flavors among the eight dumplings. The dumplings are quite tasty, with firm skin that doesn't have a mushy texture, and the filling is well-prepared!
So in comparison, I think the price for these dumplings is rather reasonable!
👉 Dessert combination: Red wine fig sorbet cup / sweet sherry $500
Since it is rare for this restaurant to collaborate with a dessert shop, how could one miss the special dessert combination? The first dessert combination I ordered is this one.
The red wine fig sorbet looks beautiful when served and comes with a small cup of sweet sherry. If you find the alcohol concentration insufficient, you can add more as desired.
Overall, this sorbet is incredibly delicious. It comes with a large cookie on top, and the fig flavor blends beautifully. Although there is red wine, the alcohol taste does not overpower it but rather complements the overall flavor of the sorbet.
As this is sorbet, take care not to let it melt while taking photos! Because of the layering, the flavors at the bottom can be heavier, so mixing the sorbet with the items below makes it even tastier!
If you order the dessert combination, you can also add some small desserts at a more favorable price:
👉 Crunchy caramelized financier $120
This is another dessert I personally love. While it appears to be a small cookie, it is exceptionally delicious. Although small, its density and texture are fantastic.
If you get the chance, I highly recommend pushing for another one!
👉 Miso financier crisps (4 pieces) $90
This is a rather unique miso-flavored financier. I don't quite understand it, but it's a special and rather delicious dessert; it feels more like eating four biscuits.
So based on the desserts mentioned above, I personally feel that the sorbet is a must-try. The caramelized financier should also be on your order list, and you can even add a couple more for good measure～
However, as this is a collaboration between the dessert shop and the bistro, it may not be part of the regular menu.
If you're truly interested in these desserts, I recommend checking with the original shop.
Of course, regarding this bistro, the food is primarily light meals and snacks meant to accompany drinks. The main dishes often feature bread and various sauces.
Pairing different main dish sauces with bread results in many new flavors, which I think is a nice touch!
⭐️ Drink section
On that day, I did not plan to drink alcohol. However, even at a bistro, there are options that simulate alcoholic beverages. Based on the shop's recommendation, we got a sparkling drink that had a certain alcoholic feel.
It’s very refreshing, a bit like champagne. If you have kids with you or can't drink, I highly recommend these similar beverage options.
The refreshing experience and impression can rival that of alcoholic drinks!
⭐️ Atmosphere section
As mentioned earlier and shown in the photos, the bistro may not have a large space, but the maintenance of the atmosphere and decor is excellent. It seems to be quite a new establishment.
The interior design features a classic, elegant style, evident from the wall displays to the lighting and lamps used, all of which exhibit a sense of design!
Since the shop's space is limited, they have made sure to avoid overcrowding to maintain a quality feel.
However, this also means that the number of customers the shop can serve is genuinely limited, making it a great spot for a date!
⭐️ Service section
Being a small bistro, there aren’t many staff. There is only one staff member in the dining area and probably one more in the kitchen.
However, the staff member in the dining area is very attentive. If they see our water cups running low, they promptly refill them. Additionally, they provide detailed descriptions of the menu items when each dish is served.
Since we didn't plan to drink, the staff was quite professional in recommending other alternatives.
Even though the space is quite small and filled with customers, they managed to handle it well, although it might have been slightly taxing for just one server.
Overall, I find the service to be quite good!
⭐️ Price section
In terms of pricing, I feel the food prices are somewhat high. The portions for main dishes aren't particularly large, so I believe the red wine braised beef is slightly pricey.
However, the shrimp dish was excellent. Perhaps its better flavor and generous portion helped its case.
As for desserts, I find them average in price, and given the collaboration with another shop, I think the slightly higher prices are acceptable～
Regarding alcoholic beverages and drinks, the prices are normal.
⭐️ Location section
From a public transportation standpoint, this place is very accessible. However, there aren’t many other suitable date spots nearby, giving it a special-purpose feel.
After all, there's nothing particularly special around Lin Guang Station. If you're planning a date, I suggest having dinner at another nearby spot, then coming here around 10 or 11 PM to enjoy some drinks along with light snacks and desserts, perfectly capping off a long day date!
This kind of arrangement is quite nice.
Back to the location part, I think there's no issue with transportation～
It’s about a five-minute walk from the MRT station!
The only downside is that the shop's location isn't very obvious, so it might take some time to find!
⭐️ In summary
If you're looking for a bistro with a wonderful atmosphere that's low-key, I would recommend giving this place a try. The food here also features unique characteristics.
Although it's not about big portions and gluttony, as mentioned earlier, it follows an elegant and romantic route.
You can pair various red and white wines with your meals, so if you truly care about the atmosphere on a date, I think this place is worth trying!
Summary: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Consumption: $2500 💰💰💰💰
Dixon's Fooday mouthpiece food review is updated!
This time I’m introducing a tavern~~
I came to a tavern located on a street in the Eastern District.
I had seen advertisements for this place in various ads before, so I kept it on my list to visit when I could.
Just so happened that this time I met up with friends here for a meal, drinks, and a chat.
From the outside, the whole style of the place gives off a forest vibe.
I originally thought this tavern might be a quiet little space inside, but I didn't expect that day it got quite noisy because the table next to us was extremely lively. 🤣🤣🤣
The space inside isn’t very large.
As I've learned, this tavern focuses on a variety of unique drink lists, along with many special tea-infused drinks as highlights!
The menu also offers a wide variety of dishes.
Whether it's main dishes or drinks, the options are abundant!
For food, there are main dishes, side dishes, and snacks available!
If friends aren't having main dishes, there's no need to worry; you can still order something here.
But personally, I think the food here is just average.
It's not bad, but there isn’t anything particularly special about it.
It gives the impression of being an ordinary tavern just to fill your stomach.
As for drinks, they are considered above average--
The main highlight is still the boss’s enthusiasm.
He is very warm and approaches everyone to chat and talk.
But unfortunately,
The owner might be a bit too social.
While he is very friendly, it might make some people feel a bit overwhelmed, perhaps. 🤣🤣🤣
I feel it's okay personally,
But for more introverted friends, they might find it a bit too much.
Regardless,
I think this still qualifies as a tavern.
If you're interested, you can come here and check it out.
Nonetheless, I feel that the personal appeal is just average for me.
After all, there are so many taverns out there now.
If there’s nothing particularly standout about it, it could easily be outshined by others.
I think this place might cater more to regular patrons.
It’s likely you would need to have some rapport to enjoy it fully. 🤣
Food: 🌕🌕🌖🌑🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌑🌑🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
⭐️ Regarding Food
We ordered quite a bit of food that day,
But few left a lasting impression or tasted particularly great.
👉 Lightly grilled beef shoulder $360
Since it's beef shoulder, of course we had to try it!
But when served, it wasn’t particularly memorable.
It was just average beef. 🤣🤣🤣
👉 Salt and pepper fried prawns $360
The shrimp here was quite impressive.
This is mainly because there are a total of six of them.
Personally, I think this dish has decent flavor.
It has the right taste for shrimp,
And it’s fried with a salt and pepper coating,
So I feel it’s a dish worth ordering.
👉 Mentaiko pizza $320
Since we had many friends dining together that day,
We ordered a pizza to share.
Although it was a mentaiko pizza,
Overall it felt like just having some mentaiko sauce added during the baking process.
In general, it's just a very ordinary pizza.
It’s not bad,
But nothing particularly special.
It’s just a dish to fill up. 🤣🤣🤣
👉 April’s beef brisket rice $300
This rice is basically a simple beef brisket bowl.
It comes with a poached egg on top.
Honestly, I feel $300 for this bowl is a bit overpriced. 🤣🤣🤣
The flavor is decent,
But it’s just normal beef brisket rice you can find outside with an egg.
👉 April’s seafood dumplings $280
This dumpling dish is just very normal dumplings you can find everywhere.
Of course, it doesn’t come with too many pieces,
If I remember correctly, it's about eight to ten pieces.
I know dumplings at taverns can’t be cheap,
But some vendors handle their dumplings quite well.
Some places even rank their dumplings as signature dishes.
So, this being an average of ten dollars each isn't too impressive. 🤣🤣🤣
👉 April’s golden pork chicken soup $120
Many taverns now offer chicken soup,
Partly to help people sober up while drinking.
For this tavern, I found the disappointing part of the chicken soup is that the chicken seems minimal or perhaps nonexistent.
I drink chicken soup not just for the broth~~
I also want to eat some chicken!
And the portion is really small,
But the price isn't high,
So I shouldn't expect too much, huh!
👉 Pickled cold appetizer platter $380
A very basic cold appetizer platter,
Containing items like pig ears, fish skin, and chicken feet—very basic cold dishes.
The portion is also not plentiful,
But for cold dishes, the flavor is decent.
Even if it’s not deeply flavored,
Considering it’s a tavern mainstay for snacking with drinks,
I think it still works.
It’s a dish you can order here.
👉 April’s thin French fries $250
They offer various flavors of fries to choose from,
So you can pick a sauce you like to accompany them.
What’s special here is that octopus ball sauce is available.
Unfortunately, that day we didn’t choose this special sauce.
The fries themselves are quite typical and don’t stand out.
Just for the quantity, $250 is a bit pricey.
⭐️ Regarding Drinks
I think most of the drinks are quite good,
And I find the drinks to be slightly better than the food.
Although it’s not anything amazing,
I believe the performance of drinks is already above average.
They aren't serving low-quality drinks,
They’re normal well-made cocktails.
Most cocktails here are priced uniformly at $400,
Which is a normal price in Taipei, I suppose.
When ordering drinks, if you need special suggestions,
You can certainly ask the servers or staff for recommendations.
Additionally, there were some special cocktails available for selection that day.
If you really don’t know what to order from the menu,
You can also ask the staff to create a custom cocktail for you.
You’ll have to mention what base or how sweet/tart you want it, though.
This part is quite considerate.
They adjust according to your needs!
⭐️ Regarding Atmosphere
From the outside, the place looks like a small shop,
Sporting a green style, giving a forest-like feel.
I thought of it as a tiny shop with a calm atmosphere for chatting,
But perhaps because the guests at the neighboring table were too noisy,
They were exceptionally loud.
So initially, the dining experience wasn’t great at all,
The noise level was headache-inducing.
Moreover, it’s unfortunate that the establishment didn’t respond to the situation,
As it was indeed very loud.
At one point, I seriously thought about leaving. 🥺🥺🥺
Overall, I think the interior design is actually quite nice.
As mentioned earlier, the decor gives off a forest vibe,
Though the internal space isn’t very large.
It has about three to four square tables,
And other bar seating.
The total capacity is around 15 to 20 customers.
However, because the space inside is limited,
A few loud customers can disproportionately affect everyone else,
So this needs more attention from the management!
👉 Regarding Service
The service in this tavern is pretty much standard compared to other taverns.
They give more detailed descriptions when ordering food and drinks.
However, what’s particularly different is the owner's excessive enthusiasm.
He comes over to chat with your table and friends,
And also goes into detail about why the tavern is called "April."
But I think the owner may be overly eager, wanting to find topics to discuss,
So he talks quite a bit,
And may crack some jokes at the guests' expense.
I think most people can accept this in general,
But maybe some guests would not appreciate this style. 🤣🤣
Some people might just want to quietly chat and drink with their friends,
And this might backfire. 🥺
⭐️ Regarding Prices
For what it is, the consumption at a tavern in Taipei is about this range,
It’s not too high.
Maybe it’s just that I wasn’t very satisfied with the food,
So I feel the food isn’t worth the price. 🤣🤣
The pricing is generally standard,
Overall this establishment’s bills aren’t exceedingly high.
It conforms to the typical standards of Taipei taverns.
⭐️ Regarding Location
I feel this place’s location isn’t particularly convenient for public transportation.
There’s a bit of distance from other public transport options,
Whether walking from the MRT red line or blue line, it’s a bit far.
It just happens to be kind of in the middle.
So this part might be a drawback,
Especially if you’re coming to drink,
It’s unlikely to drive or ride a scooter.
Certainly, for Taipei residents,
Taking public transport to drink is the best option,
A final Uber home is even better.
Thus, having more convenient transport options nearby would be a plus!
⭐️ In summary
For me, as a tavern,
It feels like a very basic establishment,
There aren’t many unique features.
In terms of food, nothing stands out,
And drinks are above average.
However, given the number of taverns in Taipei,
I think the competitiveness of this place isn't particularly strong.
Unless there are friendship factors involved,
Otherwise, its appeal isn’t very high,
And better options are available.
Of course, if you enjoy hitting up various taverns in Taipei,
You can certainly come here to try it out!
🤪 Dixon's Rant Zone 🤪
During our dining experience,
The owner was extremely enthusiastic and kept chatting with us about girls,
Including how often single girls come here for a meal.
He urged us to come back often, and next time he’ll introduce us to some girls. 🤣🤣🤣
But am I really such a superficial person, Dixon?!
Just look, even so, I still haven’t gone back for a second visit, right?!!!!
📍Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Hidden beneath the hotel is the Lon Lon Local Diner, glowing with a warm yellow light in the alley at night, with faint sounds of chatting and laughter, adding a touch of human warmth to the otherwise quiet street.
On Friday night at 8 PM, the restaurant is bustling with many diners, and there are also a few groups waiting outside, but the turnover rate is pretty quick; you can get seated in about ten minutes or so. The space of the restaurant is much larger than expected, giving a sense of a hidden gem, with lively conversations creating a joyful weekend atmosphere.
The entire restaurant is decorated in an American retro style, from the decor to the chairs and tables, and even the utensils are specially chosen. The overall combination looks great and has a good quality feel. As soon as you step in and take a seat, you silently decide you will come back again.😆
The clientele here includes many locals as well as foreign tourists, and the staff speak fluent English. The restaurant has an extremely wide variety of dishes, so many that it can be overwhelming 😵💫, and there are no pictures of any dishes, turning the experience into a large English reading test, making it hard to know where to start. Although there are a few recommended dishes listed on the wall, the text is very small and too far away to see clearly, so it isn’t much help. I randomly ordered a bunch of dishes based on online pictures, with detailed descriptions written on the photos.
This place offers creative Chinese and Thai cuisine, and the dishes are quite exquisite; most of them are very good, but as for the creative dishes, some may not suit my taste as much, not as divine as written on Xiaohongshu, but overall, it’s still pretty good!
I think I would like to visit again or bring colleagues and friends along! Next time, I will do my homework in advance to avoid randomly ordering and stepping on any landmines. Also, it seems the highest-rated item here is the ice cream, especially the "Salted Egg Yolk Ice Cream," which has been mentioned the most! It was unfortunate that we couldn't try all the main dishes this time, but I certainly won't miss it on my next visit.
⚠️ The dishes here are on the spicy side, so it's advisable to order one or two levels less spicy than usual, especially for soups, which can be quite hot, so be cautious.
🍖 Restaurant Name: New Trend - Zhongshan Branch
📍 Address: 10, Lane 6, Alley 18, Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei City
▫️ Business Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 17:30 - 24:00
Friday and Saturday 17:30 - 01:00
▫️ Service Charge: 10% service fee
▪️ Environment and Atmosphere:
The overall atmosphere is great, with a bar area and seating area. If there aren’t many customers, the staff will specifically ask if you want to sit at the bar or in the seating area. I think this is really good, rather than forcing everyone to sit at the bar area. 👍🏻
This time I didn't drink any cocktails but had a glass of yuzu sake. 🍹
It tasted sweet and sour, very in line with my taste buds. ♥️
The service from the staff was pretty good! Their attitude during ordering and serving was excellent!
As a side note: I forgot my mask when leaving, and the staff even ran out to ask if I still needed it. I was quite surprised because usually, places just throw it away. But I really needed that mask. 😷
▪️ Ordering and Payment Method at the Restaurant:
📝 Order with the staff.
💰 Payments can be made in cash, by credit card, or Apple Pay.
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🔖 Meal Record:
▪️ Mentaiko Cream Chicken Udon $280
▪️ Mentaiko Chicken Skewers $140
▪️ Shōki Gensai Yuzu Sake $200
▪️ Calpis Highball (with alcohol) $140
💡 Meal: 5 | Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 | Environment: 5
▶ Golden Treasure Fries $240 ◀
A super special flavor of fries that feels like an improved version of sweet potato fries, covered in a thick layer of caramel, then tossed with bacon, creating a delightful flavor clash – but it's very novel.
▶ Black Truffle Smoked Salmon Risotto $380 ◀
This dish contains salmon, but the truffle flavor is not prominent; it feels more like a risotto based on a white sauce.
▶ Black Truffle Wild Mushroom and Beef Liver Risotto $300 ◀
Compared to the previous dish, I prefer this flavor more because it contains beef liver mushrooms, making the mushroom flavor extremely rich! It’s topped with dried sautéed wild mushrooms.
▶ Bloody Mary Shrimp Pasta $420 ◀
▶ Potato Chips / Mexican Salsa $240 ◀
The potato chips are very thin, similar to corn chips, and perfect for dipping in salsa; they make an excellent snack with drinks!
▶ Fried Fish with Tartar Sauce $300 ◀
▶ Magical Drug Deep Fried Delicacy $300 ◀
The fried chicken is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside; it's super juicy! I highly recommend everyone order a serving to share.
[Taipei Songshan] Tóo Siann
This uniquely decorated restaurant and bar is perfect for drinking and chatting with friends. The atmosphere is very relaxing~ The chairs are comfortable, and the tables are large enough. The staff is lively, and they explain the dishes very clearly.
The selection of dishes is somewhat limited, so it's recommended to eat well before coming. Each drink has its own unique flavor 👍🏻 If you want to learn about the flavors, the staff can explain them fluently.
✨ Personal recommendation
◽ Shào Nǎi Nǎi and Her Aunt✨ $370
＞ Shaoxing wine / butter / fresh shrimp / mixed mushrooms / seasonal vegetables
＞ The sauce is tasty, the shrimp is fresh, peeled, and the head and tail are handled by you.
◽ Lín Yě Xún Lù Rén✨ $400
＞ Truffle sauce / butter / seasonal vegetables / mixed mushrooms / fresh truffles
＞ The truffle flavor is very rich, and they shave truffle slices on top.
＞ The rice is slightly hard, which I personally like.
◽ Lǎo Xiāng Jīn Guā Tián $380
＞ Pumpkin / butter / salty pork
＞ The only dish with meat among the carb dishes.
＞ The salted pork is delicious 😋 and very suitable for pairing with drinks; the rice is on the sweeter side.
◽ Shēn Xiàn Qí Zhōng✨ $400
＞ Handmade meat sauce / seasonal vegetables / thick rigatoni
＞ The rigatoni pasta is super thick, and the meat sauce is savory.
◽ Fried Platter $450
＞ French fries / onion rings / chicken wings
＞ Chicken wings come with a choice of BBQ sauce or Buffalo sauce.
◽ Cocktails 🍹 (there are also non-alcoholic drinks)
🍹 Pink Bubbles $400
（Vodka / Earl Grey tea / peach / rose / fresh cream / soda water）
＞ Quite sweet, with fresh cream, and has a smooth texture.
🍹 Tea Brewed by Time $400
（Whiskey / golden rum / Tieguanyin tea / sweet absinthe / white cocoa / brown sugar）
＞ The whiskey flavor is quite strong, while the other flavors are less pronounced.
🍹 Late Night Café✨ $380
（Rum / pandan leaves / red currant / coffee / caramel）
＞ The entry is tart from the red currant, while the finish surprisingly has a taro aroma; it's a very unique drink with rich layers.
📍 No. 21, Lane 59, Section 5, Nanjing East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
☎️ 0975 095 954
⏰ 18:00-01:00 (open until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays)
(Closed on Sundays and Mondays until 19:00)
💰 Service charge included
🚇 MRT Nanjing Sanmin Station
🚌 Bus stop name: Nanjing Sanmin Road Intersection
🅿️ Map search: Dudu Room (Nanjing Sanmin Station)
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Dickson's Food Guide has been updated!
This time it's a specialty gastropub!
Located in the East District, near Civic Boulevard, this Instagram-worthy gastropub has a tasteful exterior and interior.
If you make a reservation in advance, they will even write a little card on your table to welcome you 😂😂
The menu is comprehensively organized and reflects the quality of the restaurant.
The color scheme is also consistent with the establishment.
Overall, the service quality is good.
The staff provide detailed descriptions of the food and beverages,
and occasionally, the service staff will offer shots for everyone to enjoy,
playing games with the guests as well.
However, it's a pity that in terms of dishes and flavors,
they are somewhat disappointing.
There’s a lack of breathtaking elements,
and some dishes are rather ordinary.
Food: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Beverages: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
On that day, we ordered:
👉 Western-style Apple Beef Tartare
Dickson really loves raw beef,
and this dish was okay.
Pairing it with apples gave a refreshing and crisp feeling.
Unfortunately, the portion at this price point is indeed quite small.
However, at least it makes me want to order another plate to keep eating.
I see, it's the concept of needing to order more to have enough~~
👉 Charcoal Fried Chicken
The charcoal fried chicken that everyone recommended,
but maybe I have a bit of a dull palate—
is this just regular fried chicken with a black skin???
Well, at least it's an average, edible fried chicken! 🤷♂️🤷♂️
👉 Signature Scallop and Sea Urchin Burger
Alright, I can only say don’t order this,
unless your wallet is deep enough, and you shout for half a dozen to start with.
Of course, for this price point, it includes scallops and sea urchin—
what more can you ask for?
But it's just a bite-sized scallop with a tiny bit of sea urchin,
served in a small, cookie-like burger.
Isn’t it just a small bite-sized treat?
Ah… eating it felt like watching my money fly away.
That's probably the feeling.
👉 Chef's Classic Garlic Chicken Soup
It's just garlic chicken soup, nothing too impressive 😢
👉 Marinated Platter
The flavor is adequate, and this is a great starter for an appetite.
The beverage selection leans towards drinks that cater to trendy Instagrammers,
but the drink containers are thoughtfully designed and creative,
perfect for taking photos or impressing a date.
After all, there's a drink served that looks like a small male anatomy!
How you choose to use it is up to your skill!
Or you could refer to Dickson's method of usage behind the scenes 🥺
Regarding the atmosphere,
the spacing between the tables is a bit small,
but that has its pros and cons.
That day, my friends and the tables next to us ended up chatting happily
and even joined the staff in some fun games.
So this also provided a great opportunity to interact and meet new people.
A little incident did occur that day,
someone in our group had too many shots from the restaurant,
and ended up unable to handle it,
causing a scene right in front of me!!! 😧😧😧
Fortunately, the restaurant staff quickly helped clean up
and didn’t show any displeasure 🫠🫠.
But I still ended up paying an extra two thousand for the cleaning fee~~
What can I say? What’s owed must be paid.
Please drink responsibly,
just know your limits! 🤣
In summary,
I personally think this place is worth a visit,
but it's more for a photo op than anything else!
🤪🤪 Dickson's Food Guide 🤪🤪
It's gastropub time again!
Drunk Good is always popping up with various beautiful drinks for Instagram,
and the ambiance seems perfect for bringing a date!
A special note!
The drink packaging here is quite unique.
Moreover, I suspect the restaurant's intentions are not so pure,
as they provide a set of cards on the table,
which includes various daring action combinations.
Wow, playing this could get wild~~
How many people will follow the instructions on those cards at a gastropub, I wonder?
🙎🏻♂️ Want to play a little game with me? Look, there's a card set that looks fun.
But the instructions on it seem a bit challenging, do you dare to try?
👩 Sure, who’s afraid? What do I have to be scared of?
Besides, it’s you who’s going to lose!!
Look at that! Now I've got a teasing technique,
paired with a tipsy date, and if she's a competitive type,
then this could work wonders~~😈😈😈
Additionally, a special introduction to the drinks here,
the packaging is just too unique!
There’s one drink that comes in the shape of a white male anatomy!
To drink it, you have to sip from the top.
This is the time to push the boundaries with your date!
Play a game with her to make her order that drink~~
Just look at her shy expression,
how is she going to drink that?
Now is when you can test her boundaries, right? Hehe😈😈
If she boldly takes the whole thing in,
I guess she’ll be quite pleased? Talk about good fortune in the future~~
But if she angrily bites into it,
I think it’s time to make a quick escape; she might be part of a lazy thieves’ group!
Alright.
This place is great for taking a date out and progressing your relationship.
Make good use of the card set and interesting drink menu.
You can really cultivate a connection with your date in this atmosphere! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
