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Dan Dan Hamburger - Qiaotou Store can be said to be the hottest branch in Kaohsiung recently, as it became popular after the Facebook hacking incident involving an Indian person. It attracts a lot of people every day who come to pay their respects.
But as someone who originally lives in Qiaotou, I don't need to make a special trip, because I would come here anyway. 🤣
Friend's Meal No. 5: Crispy Chicken Leg Burger + Corn Cream Soup
The crispy chicken leg burger performs consistently well as always, with a crispy exterior and juicy chicken. Biting into it brings a fragrant and slightly salty flavor, balanced perfectly with the lettuce and sauce. The corn cream soup is satisfactory; it's quite nice to drink it while it's hot.
My Meal No. 6: Grilled Chicken Sauce Burger + Fresh Crispy Chicken Soup
The grilled chicken sauce burger has a very salty sauce, but the grilled chicken itself is fragrant, tender, and juicy, making it hard to stop at just one bite. The fresh crispy chicken soup, in contrast, has a much milder flavor, you could say it’s somewhat tasteless; however, drinking it warm is still quite comforting, and it pairs well as a side dish with the main meal.
Sweet Potato Fries and Pork Rib Cracklings
Honestly, I think this add-on was a huge letdown. The sweet potato fries were wet and soft, completely unappealing to me, and I ruled them as "totally unacceptable." The pork rib cracklings were also mediocre, possibly because I had some really delicious ones a few days ago, making Dan Dan's seem a bit lackluster, especially when cold.
I even forgot about the crispy rice cake, which is very delicious on its own; too bad I don’t like the potatoes inside. 🤣🤣 I also really like their extra-long hot dogs, until I found out that one hot dog contains 600 or 700 calories, and then I hesitated to eat it… 🫣
🔅Actual dining date: 2025/07/05
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On this day, I wasn't very hungry and chose items I usually wouldn't buy.
▪️ Mos Burger Soymilk (Unsweetened) $35
That day, I didn't feel like drinking any fruit tea or juice, so I tried this soymilk. It was rich and creamy, and I could even taste the soy pulp. It’s quite different from the fresh soy milk available outside, resembling the feel of the you tiao or fried dough sticks sold with soy milk at convenience stores.
▪️ Japanese-style Fried Chicken $85
I remember it being very tasty, but I rarely order it because it's pricey 😆. Although I prefer traditional chicken cutlet skin, their fried chicken is really delicious! It’s freshly fried, so it takes about 5-10 minutes. It looks like they fry the skin too, and it’s very juicy with just the right amount of seasoning. While it’s not very big, it makes for a nice little snack.
Mos Burger is a reliable choice; I usually stick to the same items. However, I’ve been really sad that I haven't been able to get the fresh mushroom soup for several visits 🥲 (many branches are like that).
It is said to be the first McDonald's store in Taiwan, and the location is very good with a wide space. After undergoing two or three renovations, now there are even self-service ordering machines. There's no ball pit and no Ronald McDonald, which I wonder if everyone finds interesting.
Eating here brings back memories, and after a long time, it feels really good with stable quality. The McChicken paired with unsweetened green tea is a good deal, and the McChicken is still refreshing and filling. They have also changed the in-store drinks to eco-friendly cups, which is great. The environment is comfortable, bright, clean, and the service is quick. It's not easy being a leading chain.
🔅Actual dining date: 2025/06/30
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The event from 2025.06.01 to 06.30 just happened to be caught on the last day near me (by the time of posting, it should have ended). Occasionally, I have the craving for Mos Burger, so I chose a few items that were just on sale and were also items I usually eat.
▪️Value Exclusive Meal $159 (Original price $220)
▫️Mos Shrimp Burger
▫️Chicken Nugget & Sweet Potato Set
▫️Square Hash Brown (3 pieces)
▫️Iced Black Tea (Large)
Looking at this set, I feel it's really great. Basically, when I eat at Mos Burger, my first choice is always the Shrimp Burger; I love the tartar sauce, and it pairs perfectly with the shrimp patty.
For the side, I’ve always thought Mos's chicken nuggets were not tasty, and this time was no different. However, the sweet potato fries were very delicious (my favorite is the V-shaped fries). I recommend trying the pepper salt at Mos; it used to be free, but now it seems you have to pay extra. The square hash browns were also quite tasty and perfectly fried, and they were big pieces. The iced tea was just the usual, good taste with a little sugar.
▪️Super Large Barley Ginger Pearl Burger $59 (Original price $75)
Although the meat is always packed in the front and there's often leftover rice at the back, the sauce is really delicious. This flavor is also the first one I would choose for a rice burger; the meat is very tender, and the rice is just right in texture and seasoning.
Overall, it’s the taste that everyone can imagine, and I occasionally crave it. This time grabbing this promotion was really worth it! If there are similar promotions in the future, I’ll keep an eye out!
Title: Student Review - What to Eat
Unboxing McDonald's in Hong Kong
Many ice cream shops in Hong Kong are small booths where the public can order ice cream directly. Often, these shops offer special flavors; for example, from June to July this year, they had KITKAT flavor, and in March 2023, there was a matcha flavor. If you visit Hong Kong, it's worth checking out what flavors are available this time.
★ Food Item
Chocolate-flavored egg roll ice cream HK$10
★ Thoughts
I originally imagined it would be rich and creamy, but it didn't have the strong dairy flavor typical of egg roll ice cream, nor did it have the intense taste of chocolate. The flavor leaned more towards the average chocolate ice cream found at all-you-can-eat hot pot places. If I see chocolate flavor again next time, I would rather save my money for something else.
★ Payment Tips:
Here, you can use credit cards and Apple Pay; it’s a great place if you don’t have cash. Most shops don’t accept small change anymore, but McDonald’s or convenience stores will still take it, so if you have a lot of small coins, you can pay with cash here.
★ Waiting Time:
1-2 minutes
It's not that the food isn't tasty, but this place is a top-tier foodie battleground; either the customers are eliminated or the landlord forces them to disappear.
#I mostly don't eat what regular people eat
#Eating at a roasted chicken restaurant? No problem!
Dishes:
Plain shredded chicken rice, drizzled with chicken oil over the rice, each grain distinct, the texture is just right. XD
The side dishes include cabbage and diced carrots with green beans (this tastes a bit like frozen vegetables). The cabbage is quite large, but there are only three or four pieces, which is a bit lacking. The shredded chicken is their own roasted chicken, tasty and not dry.
Drink:
Honey green tea, complimentary, not bitter, you can taste the honey, very good.
Snack: Add-on item
Purple sweet potato balls, just fried, the first bite makes you… qvq a bit hot, so after that, I changed to eating rice first before the snack. Review: very chewy and bouncy, but it didn't take long before I swallowed it~ XD
Environment:
The advantage of a chain store is that it's clean and comfortable. The downside is that the music is a bit loud. The space is large, mostly for takeout, so there aren't many diners; that's a plus.
Service attitude:
Friendly and gentle, the older lady's movements are a bit slow, but I can completely accept that pace. After all, I'm here to enjoy my meal leisurely, not to rush. XD
McDonald's is basically all about the same, right? Global large chain stores still have some local specialties or adjustments based on local customs. Looking at the menu, most of it seems similar, but I do remember there being no sweet and sour sauce and the Happy Meal toys being different.
The environment is clean, bright, and comfortable, and the food comes out quickly, no issue there. There are also self-service ordering machines, but I saw a self-service pick-up machine for the first time. Maybe it's because delivery is so popular here, so they set it up to input passwords for pick-up to save labor. I happened to see a customer picking up their order, but the food was stuck inside, which felt like it wasn't very convenient.
This time I mainly came for the durian ice cream swirl. It seems to be a mix of regular ice cream and real durian flesh, and the durian flavor is particularly strong—you can really taste the durian. If you like durian, you definitely shouldn't miss it, haha!
🔹 Shrimp Burger ¥440
- The batter of the fried shrimp is not oily, with a moderately crisp texture that is enhanced by tartar sauce, making it a highly recommended choice.
🔸 Ultimate Cheese ¥440
- The meat patty is flavorful and rich, with a generous amount of cheese. While it is a standard burger overall, the taste is stable, and the performance is decent, so you won’t be disappointed.
🔹 Yellow Mustard Chicken Burger ¥540
- The flavor of the yellow mustard sauce is prominent, bringing out the taste of the chicken patty. The chicken itself is juicy and not dry, resulting in a harmonious overall texture that is quite satisfying.
🔸 Avocado Ultimate Cheese ¥590
- Surprisingly, it pairs very harmoniously with the cheese. The smooth and delicate texture of the avocado puree enhances the layers of flavor and makes it more palatable, leaving a lasting impression.
🔹 Chocolate Churros ¥220
- The outer layer is crispy, while the inside is moist and not dry. The sweetness is just right—neither too overwhelming nor too bland. However, if you’re not a fan of chocolate, you might not order it again next time.
🔸 Chicken Nuggets (2 pieces) + Medium Fries + Iced Lemon Black Tea ¥350
- The chicken nuggets are crispy and quite juicy when bitten.
- The fries are rather ordinary, tasting standard.
- The iced black tea is average, but the lemon comes in a take-out package, about the size of mustard. When added, it only provides a very faint lemon flavor, which is different from the lemon black tea in Taiwan.
🔹 Hash Browns + Small Black Tea (Lemon) ¥200
- The hash browns are quite good when freshly fried, though they lean towards being salty. The portion is small, but it is suitable as a light snack.
🔹Hokkaido 4 Cheese Teriyaki (Limited Edition)
- A dream dish for cheese lovers! You can smell the cheese aroma as soon as you open the packaging. It contains four different flavors of cheese, making it rich and layered in texture, paired with classic sweet and savory teriyaki sauce and juicy hamburger meat. Every bite is incredibly satisfying. The bread does not taste dry, and the overall combination gives a distinct Japanese burger style, different from the fast food burgers commonly found in Taiwan. Although it is a limited item, it really makes you want to keep eating it. I hope one day it will also be available in Taiwan!
🔸Floating Cola
- You can choose what drink you want underneath; we chose cola. It was originally sold in Taiwan but later discontinued, and I've missed it a lot. Seeing it available in Japan, I quickly ordered a cup. Ice cream topped with cola is a super indulgent treat.
🔹Shaky French Fries (Nagoya Tebasaki Flavor)
- With a slightly sweet and salty Japanese-style sauce, at first you might think it’s just regular soy sauce, but after shaking, each fry is evenly coated with seasoning powder. Biting into it brings a delicate peppery and sauce flavor that's really addictive to eat. This flavor is quite well-replicated, and it's not too salty or overpowering, so you won't get tired of eating it alone. Enjoying it along with the burger and floating cola is very satisfying.
🔅 Just like in Taiwan, you will get a number tag for dine-in meals, and they will deliver the food to you when it's ready.
🧸 After being served, I found out that I accidentally ordered a regular cola, but the staff were very polite and kept apologizing. Later, I went to the counter with them to change it for the correct drink. However, after the drink was changed and my friend went to the restroom, I thought I had already paid the difference. At this time, the staff handed me a note asking for the price difference, and I felt a bit confused due to the language barrier. I felt it would have been better to settle the difference when changing the drink in the first place!
📍Lotteria Saga Station
〒840-0801 Saga Prefecture, Saga City, Ekimae Chuo 1-11
Business Hours: 07:30–20:30
After having breakfast at a restaurant for three consecutive days, I didn’t feel like going into a restaurant this day since it was raining, so I took takeout from Lotteria outside Saga Station to eat at my hotel. It was simple, quick, and the taste was slightly better than expected.
🍤 Shrimp Burger ¥440
The fried shrimp isn't greasy, and the texture is quite good; the tartar sauce boosts the flavor.
🧀 M Premium Cheese ¥440
The patty is flavorful, and the cheese is rich, but it's pretty standard.
🍗 Yellow Mustard Chicken Burger ¥540
The yellow mustard flavor is sufficient, and the chicken patty is not dry, pretty good overall.
🥑 Avocado Premium Cheese ¥590
More compatible than I imagined; the avocado mash is very smooth, and the overall flavor is harmonious.
🥖 Chocolate Dinga Stick ¥220
Surprisingly tasty, crispy on the outside and moist inside, with just the right sweetness.
🍟 2 Chicken Nuggets + Medium Fries + Iced Red Tea (Lemon) ¥350
The fried chicken nuggets are decent, fries are average, red tea is standard.
🥔 Hash Brown + Small Red Tea (Lemon) ¥200
Hash browns are okay when hot, but the portion is small.
🥤 Oolong Tea ¥0 (included with the meal)
Total ¥3,130; I took a big bag to the hotel and felt full. It wasn’t particularly impressive, but nothing was a letdown either. I would want to eat the Dinga stick and avocado burger again. On a rainy day when I don’t want to think too hard, this kind of fast food is just right.