Located on 101 Food Street, the dim sum restaurant requires a wait during meal times.
I ordered the classic scrambled egg with shrimp rice set for $278 (it's $218 if ordered a la carte). The set includes a main dish + a small side + soup + a mini pineapple + 1 drink.
The scrambled egg with shrimp rice is quite tasty. The shrimp is very large, and the scrambled eggs are very tender and smooth, with a good flavor that pairs well with the rice. Overall, it's quite delicious.
The small side dish is black fungus, which I found particularly good, especially with the sauce that seemed to be scallion oil—very flavorful and tasty.
As for the mini pineapple, since I ate it after finishing the rice, it wasn’t hot anymore, but it was still quite delicious; I bet it would be best enjoyed warm.
The soup consists of a bowl with a meatball, which is decent.
For the drink, there were several options, and I chose salty lime soda. I really enjoy carbonated drinks, so I was quite satisfied with this one; it's a nice mix of salty and sweet, very refreshing! 👍
This is a Hong Kong-style roast meat shop, but besides the usual roast meat items, this place also offers fresh egg noodle soups and rice noodle soups, which is quite special.
This time I ordered the char siu rice noodle soup. The broth is just an ordinary clear soup, and the rice noodles are slightly thicker, giving them a bit of chewiness. As for the char siu, it doesn’t have much flavor and feels a bit dry.
This Saturday after shopping at the Linkou Mitsui Outlet, I went to the second floor to eat "DimDimSum"! 🤓
The dinner rush was really busy, so I just followed the crowd to queue up.
But surprisingly, it didn't take long – I got in in about 30 minutes. 🥹
Coincidentally, as an Ocard member, I had some points for DimDimSum, so I redeemed them for the "Tortoise and Hare Bun"!
Tortoise and Hare Bun
It looks super cute! The bun is hot and feels delicious.
The tortoise has red bean filling, and the rabbit has custard filling.
Both taste pretty good – not too sweet or heavy.
However, if I had to pay for dessert myself, I'd still go for the pineapple bun. 🤤
Chive and Shrimp Rice Noodle Roll
The rice noodle roll was thicker than I expected.
I remember the rice noodle rolls from another branch being better. 😂
I found today’s dish just okay…
Pan-fried Radish Cake
You can actually taste the white radish! So delicious! 😋
There’s a prominent shrimp flavor as well.
I think the skin is slightly crispy, and the inside is fluffy. 👍🏻
Golden Silk Dragon Beard Shrimp
Just eating one of these makes you feel really full! 🤣
It has a nice flavor, but I think it’s better to share!
One per person is about right.
Scallion Oil Chicken Chop with Noodles
This dish is also very tasty!
The scallion oil flavor is very aromatic, and the chicken is quite satisfying. 😌
A must-order!
Seafood Puff Steamed Egg
This dish took a while to come out…
I think it’s not necessary to order this one because the previous dishes for two people were already filling enough. 🤣
Plus, after eating so many rich-flavored dishes, this steamed egg was relatively light…
It didn’t feel particularly impressive. 🤣
Overall, I think if you crave Hong Kong-style food after a long time, DimDimSum is alright!
🌟 Ronggui Dry-Fried Spare Ribs Rice 🌟
Located in Shunde District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, this place is known as the birthplace of Cantonese cuisine. The dry-fried spare ribs are a distinctive dish of Cantonese cuisine. I originally intended to eat at a more famous restaurant called Rongbian Spare Ribs Rice, but it only operates until noon, so I looked for another restaurant with a similar dry-fried spare ribs rice.
Actually, it was close to the end of business hours when we arrived, but the waitress, Yilan, was very nice and introduced us to the menu.
Of course, we ordered the specialty spare ribs, pig tails, and fish skin among other dishes.
Additionally, a fun thing in Guangdong is that they wash their cups, bowls, and dishes with tea water first (as seen in the picture). They firmly believe this cleans away the dust...
🎖️ Dry-Fried Spare Ribs
This was a must-order, and as soon as it arrived at the table, the aroma of the crispy ribs caught my attention. The outer layer of the ribs was pan-fried to a golden, crispy finish (the plate was, too, having turned yellow from the roasting).
Each piece of meat was juicy and flavorful, with a slightly charred surface hiding tender and succulent pork underneath, accompanied by a special sauce that provided a savory flavor that melted in your mouth, making it hard to resist having piece after piece.
The essence of this dry-fried spare ribs lies in the slow cooking process, which gives the ribs a chewy texture while remaining tender. The sauce is rich but not greasy, perfectly pairing with the white rice, leaving a lasting aftertaste.
🎖️ Dry-Fried Pig Tails
Actually, it was my first time trying pig tails. Compared to regular spare ribs, they were a bit more tender, but the flavor was quite good, with the sauce being absorbed nicely after being dry-fried, which was awesome.
On the side, there was a jar of medicinal wine, and that inside should be a snake... terrifying.
🎖️ Wai Yuen Dining Hall 🎖️
Located in the city center, Wai Yuen Dining Hall is famous not only for its variety of dishes but also for its egg tarts, which are a must-try delicacy. Here, in addition to enjoying a hearty meal, many diners make it a habit to order a freshly baked egg tart. Wai Yuen Dining Hall offers two classic flavors of egg tarts: Original Egg Tart and Coffee Egg Tart.
🎖️ Original Egg Tart
Beloved by diners for its crispy crust and rich egg custard aroma, each bite offers a delightful combination of smooth filling and crunchy shell, perfectly complementing each other, making it irresistible.
🎖️ Coffee Egg Tart
This variant adds a unique coffee flavor to the traditional recipe, with a subtle bitterness of coffee blending into the creamy custard, creating a distinct texture that is especially favored by coffee lovers.
All egg tarts at Wai Yuen Dining Hall are baked fresh daily, meaning that every tart you enjoy is straight out of the oven and filled with a warm, fragrant aroma. These egg tarts are often in high demand, making them an excellent choice for either dessert after a meal or an afternoon snack. Not only does Wai Yuen Dining Hall offer a rich variety of dishes, but its egg tarts also add to the charm of this dining hall, making it a delightful place to linger.
Because the egg tarts are freshly baked, the boxes may have some condensation that can make them less clear in photos. Additionally, you can choose a combo of one Original and one Coffee Egg Tart.
There is also a job posting at the entrance for those interested.
Shihong Porridge and Sauna Chicken
I've been too busy these past few days to post anything, but I'm happy to finally arrive at the Shunde edition today XD
Shunde is undoubtedly a representative of Cantonese cuisine, and this restaurant specializing in chicken is truly a prime example. Every day, a steady stream of guests come here, and if you're visiting on a weekend, please prepare yourself accordingly.
Their chicken is steamed (often referred to as sauna-style), with the meat cooked to perfection, paired with four vegetables (sweet potato, pumpkin, winter melon, and loofah). The staff will assist in placing the ingredients in the pot, before covering it with a lid, allowing the steam to fill the pot completely. After setting the timer, you can return to uncover your pot before the countdown ends～
The chicken comes out extremely tender, and when dipped in soy sauce (which contains ginger and chili), it offers just the right hint of salty flavor that enhances the chicken's natural sweetness—absolutely delicious!
We also ordered their large oysters, which are indeed huge and incredibly fresh, as that's the essence of enjoying oysters.
The juices that flow from the steamed chicken are not wasted; they collect at the bottom, creating a delicious chicken broth with the chicken bones. It's truly exceptional, and anyone visiting Shunde must not miss this place!
Next to the Meilun Market, there is actually siu mai inside, and it's delicious because it's homemade. The soup is also quite good, with a bit of Hong Kong flavor; it's served in a small bowl. The taste and texture of the fried rice are excellent, and the smoky aroma from the wok is fantastic.
The Hong Kong-style pork rib rice features steamed ribs with black bean sauce. Although it doesn’t look like a large portion, the seasoning of the meat is quite good.
The four happiness siu mai has a moderate saltiness, and the meat is very abundant. When you bite into it, the juices from the siu mai burst out.
Unfortunately, they are only open for lunch, so I can only wait until the weekend to come and eat.
It’s very delicious, and the portions are just right, not too much leftover that you have to force yourself to eat until you’re too full. The seafood is fresh too. There aren't many items on the menu, but each one is delicately and thoughtfully prepared.
There were no disappointments at all; everything was great. Highly recommend!
Roasted goose: The meat is tender, and the skin is slightly crispy and delicious.
Golden sand white bamboo shoots: The bamboo shoots are fried first and then coated with salted egg, which tastes great. Although the white bamboo shoots are fried, they are not oily.
Black fish roe fried rice: I would rate this as average. There isn't much, and the flavor is okay. Each person could eat about two bites, but that's actually sufficient; you don't need to eat a lot of rice.
Big chicken soup: Absolutely amazing! On a scale of 100, I would give it 200. It’s super rich, so rich that I thought they must have added some thickener. The soup is smooth and extremely rich, very impressive.
Stir-fried yam with asparagus: Delicious! It can be considered a refreshing representative among exquisite flavors, with a moderate level of saltiness.
Dongpo rice: This reminds me of Xu's private kitchen's "dark soul" rice, which is Dongpo pork served with a fried egg and white rice, basically a high-end version of braised pork rice. It's tasty.
Butter Matsutake Crab Meat: This is fried with butter; it's a bit lighter in flavor compared to typical stir-fry places.
Steamed leopard grouper: The texture is incredible; you can actually enjoy fish meat that is bouncy and chewy. I even ate the fish head.
Tofu milk: It’s actually fried cheese balls, which are also delicious, but I feel like they would go better with some jam; otherwise, the pastry is quite rich.
Sanheyuan is a combination of Cantonese cuisine and Hong Kong-style tea drinking, with stir-fried dishes and snacks to choose from. Recommended place for elders to celebrate their birthdays! (I don’t usually go there myself, but I look for a good place to have dinner with the elders)
Sanheyuan uses QR code to order food, and the taste can be customized. When ordering, you can choose options such as "reduced salt"/"no MSG added"/"less oil"!
There was no adjustment for this meal. Some of the dishes tasted a bit heavy in the middle, but I personally think they are quite good for the meal. I will give them a reference before deciding whether to adjust the saltiness or not. In addition, the small portions are quite large, even though it says for 2-3 people,
But it’s definitely more than just that. It’s recommended that you order a few more types but all in small portions.
Recommended dishes:
☑️Salted fish and chicken fried rice
There’s pot energy! tasty! It’s salty and salty without any adjustment, and even though it’s a small portion, there’s still leftover after sharing it among six people! delicious
☑️Mushroom-roasted tofu
My dad ordered this. I wasn’t looking forward to it at first, but it was so delicious that I almost died laughing. The tofu is made from egg tofu. The tofu is tasty and not too salty. Everyone praised it.
☑️Stewed Beef Tendon and Brisket in Zhuhou
As soon as my grandpa saw it, he said he wanted to order it. The stewed beef tendon was really soft and tender. Grandpa had bad teeth but he could bite it normally. It was delicious! (This dish goes with rice. Remember to reduce the salt if you usually eat lighter meals.)
☑️Crispy chicken half $499
The portion is ample and the chicken is delicious. The price for half a chicken is great~
☑️Hong Kong style carrot cake
You can choose to fry it crispier! Delicious~
In fact, the overall food is really delicious. The dishes I ordered this time are all excellent and the taste is highly customized. The elders were also very happy with the food. They have even said that they will visit again during the next festival~
However, I personally think Sanheyuan’s stir-fried dishes are better than dim sum!
Recommended to everyone who is worried about where to have dinner with elders in Taipei!
Pingtung’s Hong Kong-style Roast Duck Bento Restaurant is a very generous portion. It is also a time-honored Hong Kong-style bento shop in Pingtung. Every lunchtime, there are always people queuing up at this bento shop. Come and see what the charm is!
In addition to bento boxes, the store also has a menu that sells roast duck alone. The most popular one is Sanbao rice. You can eat all three flavors at one time, which is the most cost-effective.
Unfortunately, many of the popular items were sold out this time. I ordered the barbecued pork + roasted chicken bento, which cost 100 yuan each. There are about five pieces of meat each + four dishes. The portion is quite large and you will feel full after eating it.
Their meat is freshly braised, grilled and smoked on the same day, and will be sold out when it’s sold out. It’s sweet and very in line with southern tastes. No wonder the business is so good. Come and try it if you have a chance.
