The aroma of the perfectly ordinary McDonald's.
This location has recently started using environmentally-friendly cups, but the same old problem persists: trying to wipe them with tissue leaves some smudges.
This time I also tried the new blueberry pie. It's nice with the sweetness and the crispy crust, but the classic apple pie still tastes better.
In line with a recent promotion, you can get 10 chicken nuggets for the price of 6, which is a great deal. I recommend everyone try the McDonald's app to take advantage of it.
🫐 Blueberry Custard Flavor - Double Filling Pie $50
I have always loved McDonald's 🍎 Apple Pie, I fell in love with it when it was just $28, and now it has already increased to $50.
Later they released some other flavors of fillings, but I still think the apple pie is the best.
‼️ This time, the blueberry custard features a blueberry filling made of blueberry jam, and the custard has an inexplicable taste; you can tell there are additives, but it's not bad to eat.
🫠 Overall, it feels like the calorie count should be quite high. The packaging uses a QR code instead of directly indicating the nutritional analysis, which is a smart move; directly stating the calorie count would scare away quite a few beauty-conscious individuals. 😅
🎀 Okay, McDonald's is a great neighbor, especially when you're unsure of what to eat or when you're looking for a relaxed dining option (without time constraints) — it's one of the best choices 🎀
🚩Location🧭
Located at the intersection of Bachelor Road and East Liuchuan Road, North District, Taichung City, close to Zhongzheng Park and China Medical University, opposite Zhongshan Hall.
🪑Regarding the overall atmosphere🎡
This place doesn’t have a drive-thru, so you'll need to find your own parking. There’s a parking lot across the street by the park, which should be fine. The first floor doesn’t have a dining area, but there are two self-service ordering machines, and there are also two on the second floor. After visiting so many McDonald’s, I’ve noticed that modern people seem to be so absorbed in their phones that they don’t want to interact with others. Even when there’s no line at the counter, everyone is queuing at the self-service machines. Is there really no one to talk to...
💰Regarding pricing💰
Big Mac combo + iced milk tea $155
🍴Regarding the food☕
This was something I snuck out to eat while having nasal surgery at China Medical University. Compared to soggy convenience store microwave food, it was simply a delicacy! It was really delicious, but being able to eat McDonald's while hospitalized was so lucky. The delightful bite of the Big Mac with double beef, extra lettuce, and pickles, paired with hot fries and iced milk tea was just heavenly!
🤨Conclusion♥
When hospitalized, one really craves junk food. Despite wanting something like bass soup, all I could think about was McDonald's! Luckily, there was a McDonald's nearby to save my recovery time.
One of the best fast-food friends is KFC.
I was using it as a model for my sister's nails, but I got too hungry halfway through and ran out to eat 😂.
It's right next to Fu Jen Catholic University, around 4:30 PM, and there’s no need to queue.
The advantage of KFC is that you can order ahead for quick pickup.
If you order on-site, you have to wait in line first.
Usually, there’s only one person taking orders, so you have to wait.
Moreover, the preparation time for the meals can be quite long,
so it’s better to order ahead and then go get it (๑•̀ᄇ•́)و ✧.
Also, there are often discount codes available to use.
When you order on your phone, you can take your time to browse,
and you might accidentally order more XD.
This way, you won’t suddenly feel pressured to find a discount code when ordering on-site.
The Spicy Crispy Chicken M Classic Meal is $187,
which includes 2 pieces of fried chicken, fries, and a drink.
After this was introduced, I would say 90% of the time when I go to KFC, I get this.
It’s moderately spicy.
Although I can’t eat much spice, this is really delicious QAQ.
The spicy aroma is quite strong,
but the tenderness of the meat really depends on the store.
Here's the translation to English:
"When people from the central and northern parts of the country come to the south, they must eat at least this! Dan Dan Burger 🍔 Compared to other fast food brands, it's very affordable, but currently, you can only pay with cash (using a payment card is ok). I always eat at the Dapeng store in Xiaogang. This time, it was my first time ordering a burger at Dan Dan Burger 🤣. Every time I came before, I ordered my number one - the crispy chicken soup.
However, there are actually only three kinds of hamburgers here: the crispy chicken leg burger, the lemon chicken cutlet burger, and the grilled chicken burger.
The crispy chicken soup is my favorite and costs 39 NT dollars! The fried chicken pieces mixed in with the soup are completely harmonious, and I really like the flavor of the broth. The chicken pieces are also quite large, but this time, besides the chicken pieces, I found some meat strips that are usually in the meat soup, so I guess it might have been a mistake (?), or maybe it’s the latest offering, I'm not sure...
The grilled chicken burger looks just like in the picture; it’s quite flat. The seasoning and texture are mediocre, and after eating it, I felt a bit empty. Next time, I'd like to try other flavors; if you order it alone, it might just be enough to fill a gap in your teeth 🦷.
You can choose your own drink, such as lemon iced tea, cola, Sprite, apple juice, etc. This time, I chose lemon iced tea, which has a taste you can easily imagine.
As far as the number 6 combo goes for me, it’s ok as brunch, but for lunch or dinner, it wouldn’t be filling enough; you might need to order two sets 😝. Next time, I might stick to ordering items individually, but the prices at Dan Dan are definitely pleasing to the eye! 😍"
BBQ is delicious! The American burger combined with Kyoto rice brings out a new flavor.
My favorite in fast food restaurants is Burger King. I usually have the spicy Whopper, but this time they launched a new limited flavor, the "Kyoto Whopper," which includes a layer of "Hachidaime Gihei" rice that I really love. I was really curious about it.
I haven't had a regular-sized burger in a long time and was a bit shocked by its diameter and thickness! Comparing it to my hand says it all. In the end, I couldn't finish it and took half of it home.
The sauce is made with a ginger sauce infused with Japanese-style broth. I found the overall flavor to be rather mild, and the rice was unseasoned, which made it feel very much like eating a Japanese bento 😂
Overall, I wouldn't highly recommend this item, but if you're looking to try something new, it might be worth a shot. The rice is really good 😂
Braces comment: There is a restroom.
Last Saturday morning, I decided to join the McGriddles craze. Even though I had tried them in Japan before, I wanted to have them again. When I rushed to the first McDonald's, they were already sold out; so I quickly drove to the second one, and seeing the queue ignited my hope, especially since there were still people ordering McGriddles at the ordering kiosk. It seemed like there might be a chance. Unexpectedly, just as it was almost my turn, they were sold out again. I then ran to the third, fourth... all the way to the seventh one, and finally saw a long line of people again. Just as I was about to queue, a staff member came out to announce, "McGriddles are sold out!" Everyone scattered in an instant, and I gave up too, turning back to the first McDonald's to buy a Sausage McMuffin.
This time I ordered an unbeatable Pork Sausage McMuffin with egg, hash browns, an apple pie (accidentally ordered two), and unsweetened green tea. I rarely eat McDonald's on weekdays, and I didn't expect the crowd to be so large on weekends; I had to wait a bit before receiving my order.
Having not eaten it for a long time, the taste of the McMuffin was still satisfying. The combination of the sausage patty and egg was still rich and delicious, with the hash browns crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, evoking fond memories. The apple pie is something I always order; it's crispy and sweet, making it irresistible. Although the calorie count for this entire breakfast is not low, treating myself occasionally is still worthwhile. I regretted not getting the McGriddles this time, but being able to enjoy such a breakfast is also a kind of consolation!
🚩Geographical Location🧭
Located near the intersection of Section 1, Zhongshan Road and Xingxiang Street in Wuri District, Taichung City, with Mingdao High School nearby.
🪑About the Overall Atmosphere🎡
Due to the nearby school, a commercial area has formed here. The exterior of McDonald's adopts the recent black scheme as well. There are about 6 parking spaces in the drive-thru lane, but the lane is right next to it, so you need to find the right angle; otherwise, it's not easy to park. Additionally, there are utility poles in the lane, so you have to take a wider angle when turning in to avoid hitting them. Inside, there are about four self-service ordering machines, and dining areas on the 1st and 2nd floors; there is no elevator.
💰About the Pricing💰
Spicy Chicken Leg Burger combo + Honey Milk Tea + Large Fries $184, Single Big Mac $75
🍴About the Meals☕
I forgot to take a photo of the Spicy Chicken Leg Burger, but I compensated for some guilt by adding more lettuce. The spicy chicken leg with honey milk was great. I originally wanted to order iced milk tea, but they said they would restock in the afternoon, so I ordered honey milk instead, which I found a bit too sweet. I was really hungry today, so I ordered another Big Mac, customized with double lettuce and pickles. When I took a bite, all the filling squirted out; it was so satisfying. Although I already knew the large fries felt a bit deceptive, as it probably only had about ten more fries, I lost my mind and ordered everything large because I was too hungry!! The hot fries were really amazing.
🤨Conclusion♥
I actually ordered chicken wings afterward but forgot to take a photo. It was indeed a satisfying meal, and the dining space is quite large and bright; parking has no minimum spend requirement and no barriers to exit directly.
☕ Black Sesame Latte (Hot) $80
🤳 App member new product discount price $69
(Additionally, you can deduct $5 if using an eco-friendly cup)
⛱️ Taichung has water outages for the next two days. Strictly speaking, it’s only certain areas that are affected, and my home happens to be right on the boundary of the shut-off zone, which is quite awkward 😅... I decided to go out to eat and find a cozy place to relax. First, I went to the closest Mos Burger to my home, but the coffee machine was shut down due to the water outage, so I headed to the National Chung Hsing University branch to try my luck 🐾.
☕ The Black Sesame Latte is a new item at Mos Burger, and I ordered it hot. I've tried the versions from ⭐ Star x Guest & 🍩 Duo x... so I thought I’d make a comparison:
1️⃣ All three places use sweetened sesame paste, making it relatively sweet.
2️⃣ In terms of price competitiveness, I personally think Duo xx offers a better value for money.
3️⃣ As for the taste itself, Mos Burger is slightly weaker; the sweetness overpowers the aroma of both the sesame and coffee, which is a bit disappointing 🙄.
I've revisited the black sesame series from Star xx & Duo xx multiple times, but for Mos Burger, I think I'll pass on the Black Sesame Latte next time and try the Black Sesame Milk Tea instead (just skipping the latte for now, haha 🤭).
🥶 Winter is here, and Mos Burger's corn chowder & mushroom soup in portable packs are great to drink and easy to carry around; highly recommended~~
‼️ A friendly reminder ‼️
Even though the National Chung Hsing University branch is on the edge of the campus, during meal times, there are often a lot of students inside. If you plan to dine in, it's best to avoid between 12 PM and 1 PM (as it’s often hard to find a seat).
Ayao's Food Diary
Coming down from Nanshan with an empty stomach, I walked into this McDonald's to find something to eat. You can order on your phone now, without having to use the kiosk, which is very convenient. There are quite a variety of burgers here, although they're not very large. However, the ingredients are still quite plentiful. There is also a restroom here, which is very convenient.
💥 Location: "McDonald's (Seaside Garden Branch)"
💥 Taste: The beef with pickles is absolutely amazing, haha. The flavor is very fragrant, the bun is very soft, and you can feel the cheese flowing inside with every bite. 🔥 Environment: It's quite spacious inside, with many tables for dine-in, and they clean the tables frequently, keeping it clean and hygienic. However, the restroom has a bit of an odor.
🔥 Service: There's no need to mention that McDonald's service has always been attentive and enthusiastic, with excellent training resulting in such good service.