It's been a while since I visited the restaurant. The seat occupancy rate is about 70% since it's lunchtime. There's enough space to accommodate around 50 groups, so it's quite lively. It's nice that the soup is free during lunch time. The menu has been revamped, and the prices are now neatly rounded, which is good. The menu changes fairly regularly, so there's a possibility that the menu in the photos might not be available. The taste is pretty much the same since it's a chain restaurant. There are many families, so you can't eat quietly. If you want to eat quietly, then you probably shouldn't come to Saizeriya in the first place. But Saizeriya is delicious, so I will come again.
This restaurant in Chiang Mai wasn't originally on our list of places to visit.
We suddenly wanted to have a glass of red wine🍷, so we looked for a place on Google that seemed to have good reviews.
When we entered, we found that business was very good, but the service from the staff was fast as well.
Soon, we made a reservation and could start ordering...
❤️ Red Wine
We ordered two types of red wine from the menu, which we preferred! We thought everyone could actually order with a blind taste, trying a few glasses to find their favorite flavors, because here, the red wine🍷 is temperature-controlled and imported from proper wine-producing countries... you won't find unknown red wines!
❤️ Cheese 🧀️
We originally wanted to order some cured meats to pair with the wine, but the best one had already sold out, so we ordered two types of cheese instead. They had a variety of hard, soft, and extra soft cheeses. We picked one soft and one extra soft... I have to say they were really delicious! Paired with their red wine, it was truly exceptional; the creamy flavor spread completely in our mouths and lingered for a long time! We ordered small portions of both types of cheese, but after we finished, we both wanted to order another round... you can understand how enticing the aroma was!
I highly recommend that everyone come here for a leisurely afternoon to enjoy a glass of red wine. Most of the diners were Westerners, so if you're tired of Thai food, you can come here to enjoy other dishes!
The dining environment is comfortable and the service is also very good. Although the food doesn't have much of a highlight, it is decent and quite filling. The standout item is the fries, which are very crispy and tasty.
I wouldn't particularly revisit just for the food, but if you're looking for a comfortable place to gather and sit for a while nearby, it's a great choice.
Moreover, the nearby PX Mart has an underground parking lot, which is very convenient.
The Italian restaurant has a comfortable environment, with both bar seating and tables, as well as a section in the back that resembles private booths. Overall, the food is quite delicious and highly recommended. Unfortunately, I couldn't drink since I drove, but they have a wide variety of alcoholic beverages. The atmosphere is nice, but the operating hours are not very late, so pairing wine with a light drink feels like a good option.
The pumpkin soup was not very rich and felt average. The risotto and wide noodles were quite tasty, but the quail was served whole, so the meat under the wings felt a bit undercooked, which was a pity. However, the staff was proactive in asking during checkout, so I don't know if others have also commented on that issue.
The tomahawk pork and duck breast were good, but the duck breast seemed a little undercooked in the middle; however, with the trend of aging or sous-vide cooking, it really comes down to personal preference.
I really enjoyed the chicken soba with millet stuffing and even ordered an extra portion—very impressive! The soft squid from Penghu was also chewy, fresh, and delicious.
Overall, I really enjoyed it. It's great for sharing dishes with friends, and I would definitely come again if I get the chance. Thank you!
# Longtan
This restaurant is located near the Shimen Reservoir. The road in front of the restaurant isn't very wide, but you can easily park two cars at the entrance. If there are no spots available, the nearby roadside has white lines which are quite convenient for parking.
The facade features a somewhat retro brick wall design, but inside, it showcases a bright, lofty mezzanine layout. The seating arrangement isn't crowded, making for a comfortable space. The small platform at the back of the restaurant is a hidden gem, offering beautiful views during the day.
Today, my child ordered creamy bacon pasta, while I opted for lemon salt-marinated Matsusaka pork. For the appetizer before the main dishes, the scallops were delicious—very tender and fresh.
The creamy bacon was rich but not overwhelming. The pasta was flat, which helped it absorb the sauce well. It's rare for my child to finish an entire meal by themselves, but they did this time.
As for the lemon salt-marinated Matsusaka pork, the portion of meat was generous, with minimal seasoning. Paired with plenty of scallions, the flavor soared, although the side vegetables felt a bit lacking—just one baby corn and a piece of sweet potato. After having a lot of meat, it would be nice to have more vegetables.
For dessert, we also ordered a lemon tart, which was very tasty. It had a good level of acidity, and the crust was excellent—not too soft.
Overall, the dining experience was great. The environment was comfortable, and the food was delicious. I recommend it to food lovers visiting Shimen!
📍Zhongshan District, Taipei City (near Dazhi MRT Station)
An exquisite and bright Italian bistro 🇮🇹🍝
There are not many seats in the restaurant, so it is recommended to make a reservation online. The decor style is quite comfortable!
The staff is very attentive and will always pay attention to the guests' needs ☺️
All meals come with bread, soup, and drinks. The great thing is that the soup and drinks are self-serve and unlimited 🫶🏻 You can add your own pepper, and those who love soup will be super happy!
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Dishes ordered:
🍄 White Truffle Fettuccine with Porcini Mushrooms ($320):
The menu kindly notes the type of pasta used for each dish.
The fettuccine is slightly firm and has a nice chew!
Coated in a rich porcini mushroom sauce, it is a perfect Italian pasta.
🍋 Caprese Lemon Cream Chicken Fettuccine ($280):
The sauce is a bit thin, and the lemon and cream flavors seem to be somewhat separate.
Plus, the fettuccine doesn't hold the sauce well. I had previously enjoyed a delicious lemon cream pasta, but this one fell short of my expectations.
🐔 Crispy Fried Chicken Wings ($110):
Not highly recommended; the portion is very small, and the meat is rather sparse and dry.
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Will I return? Yes!
Overall, the food quality is good, the environment pleasant, the service excellent, and the prices reasonable! I will want to try other pasta and risottos next time.
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Note:
🔸 A 10% service charge applies for dine-in.
🔸 Linepay is accepted.
📍The Food Hall Academy Restaurant ⚯͛
🔅Actual dining date: 2024/10/15
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How many times in life can you dine at Hogwarts 😍? As soon as I saw the restaurant inside the Harry Potter theme park, I decided I had to have a meal here! As a Harry Potter fan, you must come and try it even if you're a Muggle~~
▪️Platform 9¾ All Day Breakfast with Drink
¥2300 (including drink) ❾¾
This is a dish almost everyone orders because the 9¾ design is just too iconic!! It's basically a standard Australian (English) brunch, and it's normally delicious. The food is simply seasoned and the portion is quite large, served with a choice of drink (forgot the options). I chose iced tea in a transparent cup that you can take home 😂
▪️Halloween Burger ¥2200
Just happened to visit before Halloween, there were some special menu items. I ordered one that didn’t look too strange. It tasted decent, better than expected, but it was just a standard beef bacon cheeseburger, served with fries and pickles (very American? in style).
▪️Fish and Chips ¥1800
At the time, I didn’t know why I craved fried fish and ended up ordering it by accident. The fish was quite tender but the batter was thick, and the addition of tartar sauce was a plus haha (I love tartar sauce). The rest was normal, and the whole portion needs to be shared, otherwise, one person would definitely get tired of it.
Overall, although the prices converted to Taiwanese dollars are not cheap, the portions are quite large. The food in such places is usually for photo opportunities, but I think the taste isn't bad. While I wouldn’t particularly want to eat it again, I recommend trying it once if you come here. The dining atmosphere is great, 2 stars for taste + 1 star for atmosphere.
Brace Face Review: The restroom is bright, clean, and tidy. Thumbs up 👍
The Food Hall is designed based on the scenes from the movies, and Harry Potter fans will be super excited when they come here. It's really like dining in Hogwarts! Since you're here, why not have a bite? Experience being a Hogwarts student 🧑🎓
We ordered:
Platform 9¾ Breakfast with a drink for 2300 yen. It includes a slice of toast printed with the name of the platform, sausage, two fried eggs, baked beans, hash browns, roasted tomato, and a lettuce salad, along with a drink. The portion is quite large, but the taste is just so-so.
Halloween Burger for 2200 yen. Seeing that it was a Halloween special, we had to try it. It contains ham and a burger patty, with a hard, black bun. Paired with the spicy sauce on the side, it was not bad. It also came with a pickled gherkin, which was a bit random.
Fish and Chips for 1800 yen. The fish batter tasted quite unique, and the fish itself was large, though getting a bit heavy to eat as we went on. It paired nicely with the edamame it came with, and the fries were soft.
The total was 6300 yen, and we were quite full. Considering the price and portion size in this location, I think it's acceptable. After all, it's a rare chance to experience the food of the wizards 😂.
Suitable for group dinners and birthday celebrations, Italian cuisine with highly considerate gifts for the birthday star.
Italian restaurant Château de Gruyères New Store Carrefour is, as the name suggests, located on the 7th floor of New Store Carrefour, about a 9-minute walk from the Qizhang MRT station. (One special reminder, there are only 2 small elevators for stores above the 5th floor of New Store Carrefour, making them very difficult to wait for, so it's best to arrive early to avoid being late.) If you drive here, you can park in the Carrefour underground parking lot, and the meal cost can offset the parking fee.
We didn't make a reservation in advance today, and found a table for four about half an hour ago on Google Maps + Inline. Surprisingly, there were plenty of available seats at noon on a Saturday. (Previously, dinner time always required a reservation or queuing.)
There are many seats inside the restaurant, including semi-private sofa seats for 6-10 people, as well as tables for 2-4 people, suitable for customers in various combinations. The overall decor has a darker color tone; although it's noon, the lighting isn't very sufficient.
After being seated, the staff will bring water and a menu. You order by using a QR code, and pay after the meal. Cash, credit cards, and multiple payment methods are accepted. Receipts can be loaded, and there is a service charge.
We ordered quite a bit today; meal feedback is written under the photos below.
Primarily, we only ordered the Classic Two-person Set for $1200, and everything else was complimentary.
Besides the two-person set, we used the main course voucher $230 from the Skylark Group via the Ocard App + an appetizer voucher $150 occasionally given with purchases at Carrefour downstairs (each coupon has a minimum spend requirement).
There were also birthday gifts: one person with a birthday this month received a small dessert valued up to $130, and another with a birthday today received a large dessert valued up to $260.
So today, four people ate all the food pictured + two drinks (unpictured), and we even packed a small chocolate brownie + red guava cake + caramel apple crispy pizza.
I'm someone with a huge appetite, and I was so full I had to pack leftovers, thoroughly enjoying the meal. The staff's service attitude was excellent and wasn't compromised by us ordering so many complimentary items. Although the servers appeared young and relatively inexperienced, it didn't affect the dining experience.
In conclusion, we had an extremely satisfying meal today, satisfied in all aspects, a solid four stars!
Location: Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Italian Pasta Restaurant near Songjiang Nanjing MRT Station
About a 6-minute walk away
There are many offices in the area, so I thought it would be empty on weekends
Although we had a reservation, it was still fully booked at noon
It can be seen that it's quite a popular store
🌟 Crispy Thin Skin Fries
Freshly fried fries are delicious
They are thin fries sprinkled with a layer of plum powder
This gives them a different taste compared to regular fast-food fries
They have a sweeter flavor
People who love plum powder would really like these (like me)
Apart from plum powder, basic ketchup is also provided
Their ketchup is a bit sour
I personally don't like it
🌟 Tomato Meat Sauce Handkerchief Pasta
For me, it has a mild tomato sauce flavor
The handkerchief pasta reminds me of restaurants I visited in the UK
But the seasoning and texture are quite different
The pasta is overcooked with a poor texture
The seasoning lacks harmony
I feel it's quite an unfortunate dish
🌟 Creamy Mullet Roe Honeycomb Pasta
When the pasta arrived, it reminded me of baocac
The sauce adheres perfectly to the pasta
The texture of the mullet roe doesn't feel strange
Overall, it's paired very well
This dish is delicious 🤤
🌟 Spicy Pink Sauce Burrata Swirl Pasta
In my mind, pink sauce has always been a symbol of deliciousness
But in this dish, perhaps because of the pasta, I felt it couldn't blend well
I didn't really like it
🌟 Classic Grandma's Tiramisu
The container used is very cool
I even thought it looked like a Tatung rice cooker
The first bite is full of cocoa powder
The kind that gets stuck in your throat
But inside, it's classic, moist, and soft
Quite tasty as well
Overall, it's an average Italian pasta place
Probably only a choice if I'm nearby and don't know what else to eat
No particularly outstanding or memorable dishes
Highly substitutable
So it's quite a pity
