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Environment
There aren't many seats available for dining, and they are all bar seats. Additionally, they do not offer reservation services, so if you want to eat here, it's best to arrive early. Cutlery, tea, and sauces are self-service. The air conditioning inside is very cool and comfortable, but the seating can be a bit cramped. They also offer takeout service.

Dishes
📍 Sashimi Deluxe (12 pieces) 💰 520
Includes salmon, seared tuna, red snapper, and sea bream. My favorites are the salmon and tuna, with the tuna being thickly sliced and very flavorful.

📍 Golden Eel Donburi 💰 399
A large piece of eel on top, with shrimp and tamagoyaki underneath. The eel has a slightly chewy texture, and the sauce isn’t overly strong. It’s interestingly paired with a numbing spice for an unusual combination that I hadn’t experienced before.

📍 Salmon Rice Bowl 💰 389
Simply put, it’s a salmon donburi. There's a generous amount of salmon, and the marbling is beautiful. It’s very satisfying to finish a bowl!

📍 Classic Chirashi Sushi 💰 359
Chirashi sushi is a mixed bowl, and this time the star is flounder. The mixture perfectly balances the oiliness of the flounder, making it easy to eat one bite after another.

📍 Fresh Fish Miso Soup 💰 50
Packed with fish bones and trimmings, the portion is really generous. The best part is that you can get a refill! Great value for the price!

Parking
The restaurant doesn’t have a designated parking lot 🅿️, but there is a notice on the door with nearby parking options, which is very considerate.

Payment Methods
Cash 💵
Mobile payment

【Foodholic Nako @ Taipei】

"Jimbocho Curry" is located near Minquan West Road Station, about a 7-minute walk away. The restaurant has very few seats, only one row of bar seating.

We arrived on Sunday evening around 7 PM, and the place was completely full, with a group of customers waiting outside; the owner was very friendly and interesting.

Since takeout prices are significantly cheaper than dining in, with a difference of 10 NT dollars, we opted for takeout. For takeout, you just need to go inside and order from the owner; it seems that you can only pay in cash.

Chicken Curry NT$160 (takeout price)
For takeout, the curry sauce is served separately from the rice, and the portion of white rice is not very large. If you want extra rice, it costs an additional NT$20. The contents are quite simple, just white rice accompanied by a piece of broccoli, a baby corn, and a slice of carrot, but the portion of chicken was quite generous; I recall getting 5 or 6 pieces, and the chicken was very tender and skin-on thigh meat, which I was very satisfied with. The amount of curry sauce was also ample and covered all the white rice without any issues. The curry sauce allows you to choose the spiciness; I selected a little spicy, but I feel like next time I should choose mild, as the spiciness would be more pronounced and also more fragrant. The curry seasoning is on the richer side, which I personally quite like; I would give it a score of 7.

Overall, the price of the takeout curry rice is quite acceptable, and the meal is delicious. I would be willing to buy it again, but I would still choose takeout because the dine-in price feels a bit expensive.

🔅Actual dining date: 2025/07/16
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It wasn't until I got to the area that I realized this place is basically an izakaya battleground... there are so many options nearby 🏮 Below is a brief introduction to the dishes.

▪️Oyster fritters $240 ▪️Hakka stir-fry $240
▪️Kung Pao chicken $250 ▪️Sweet and sour pork ribs $260
▪️Chive and pig liver $160
A hot stir-fry shop that's been delayed by skewers!! I never expected to find so many hot stir-fry dishes at an izakaya, I really wanted a bowl of white rice 🤣 The oyster fritters and pig liver were very fresh, and the Hakka stir-fry, Kung Pao chicken, and sweet and sour pork ribs were well-seasoned and delicious!

▪️Grilled squid $400
▪️Salt-grilled beef filet skewers $240/2 skewers
▪️Salted scallion pork belly $140/serving
▪️Mentaiko chicken skewers $150/2 skewers
▪️Baby corn with skin $100
I originally loved their Mentaiko, but the beef filet skewers are definitely VVVIP! We let them sit for a while before eating, not expecting much, but they were super tender!! Please everyone, make sure to order~~ The squid was large, very tender, and delicious 🥹

▪️Calpis $100
▪️Plum wine $180
▪️Mikan (mandarin) liqueur $180
There are many drink options, and the citrus and white peach flavors are very good (super girly). Calpis is a must-order for my friends 🍻

Overall, we were surprised by the hot stir-fry part. The place is small but lively even on weekdays. The serving speed was normal, and there are many skewer choices, though we didn't order many this time. This is for everyone's reference.

I saw it many times on Instagram and it's so close to home, I finally had time to pay a visit. This time I ordered the long chives (chive dumplings) and golden dumplings (pork and cabbage). First, I have to say the food is delicious 😋 and the portions are generous 👍.

However! The waiting time was really, really long. I came shortly after the restaurant opened, and it was already full inside. The staff informed us that we would have to wait 45 minutes, but I didn’t mind since it’s a well-known delicious place. I did wait outside for 45 minutes before being seated.

But after ordering, it took another 45 minutes for the food to come out. During that time, I watched as they prepared the takeaway orders for people who arrived later than us before attending to the dine-in customers, which left the dine-in guests waiting without really understanding why. I feel like they could improve their food delivery process.

This store is quite delicious in my opinion, but because it's a bit far away, I haven’t actually eaten here many times. 😂 At first, when I saw the name “Taco Rice,” I had no idea what kind of dish it was. After looking it up online, I discovered that Taco Rice is a specialty dish from Okinawa! It is inspired by Mexican tacos, combining Japanese white rice with ketchup, cheese, ground meat, and lettuce, turning it into a creative rice bowl full of Japanese style.

Okinawa Taco Rice + Fried Egg (130 NTD)

I came back today to savor it again, and this time I ordered the version with a fried egg. The overall flavor is quite strong, with the saltiness being quite pronounced, but when the cheese melts and blends with the ground meat, it creates a rich aroma that pairs perfectly with the rice. The lettuce and tomato play a role in balancing the flavors, making the bowl not overly greasy. (But it's really salty, so you’ll need to drink more water to help with digestion. 😂)

I’ve also had their fried pork cutlet and fried chicken before. The outer layer is crispy and not greasy, while the meat is tender, and the quality is very stable. It's the kind of fried food that makes you want to order it again after trying it.

I hope one day I can have the chance to eat authentic Taco Rice in Japan. 🤤 I’ll come back to compare and see where the differences with Taiwan are!

▶ Sakura Shrimp Fried Rice $120 ◀
This is the favorite item at this place. The fried rice has a good wok flavor and isn't overly greasy. The sakura shrimp is placed on top, just like what you'd find at an omakase teppanyaki!

▶ Miso Soup $20 ◀
There are plenty of fish, and it's in large chunks, not skimpy at all! However, the flavor of the miso soup itself is quite ordinary.

▶ Red Snapper ◀
The boss asked what fish was available that day, and we chose the red snapper! It can be made as sashimi, grilled, or steamed. We opted for half sashimi and half grilled, but the red snapper itself has less fat, so it's relatively drier. However, it's very fresh.

▶ Peach Shawa $120 ◀
Shawa can be made with or without alcohol! If made without alcohol, it's a sparkling drink—perfect for kids or friends who are driving!

▶ Lazy Shrimp $200/5 pieces ◀
As the name implies, Lazy Shrimp means you don’t have to peel the shrimp shell. They fry the shrimp super crispy, and you won’t feel any shell bits while eating; it’s very crunchy, yet the shrimp meat is plump.

▶ Braised Flavored Tofu $80 ◀
Their tofu might look ordinary, but it’s incredibly flavorful, with a rather firm texture that's perfect for pairing with drinks!

▶ Potato with Mentaiko $180 ◀
At first glance, you might think it's just a regular potato topped with mentaiko, but it has shredded potato on the outside and shrimp inside! It has a lot of layers when you take a bite—plus, the shrimp pieces are sizable, chewy, and delicious. The mentaiko sauce is served separately for you to dip as you like! It also doesn’t make the potato soggy.

▶ Garlic Crispy Bean Curd Skin $150 ◀
This is a divine combination! Crispy bean curd skin paired with a sweet and salty sauce is an absolute must-order! The portion is quite large, so I highly recommend sharing it with friends while having drinks—it's amazing!

▶ Scallion Salt Beef Ribs $200 ◀
Their beef ribs are incredibly tender and juicy. Although there are only two skewers, each skewer has many pieces. The beef ribs are brushed with sweet barbecue sauce and paired with seasoned scallion salt sauce; it’s a deliciously appetizing combination!

▶ Mentaiko Tamagoyaki $200 ◀
The tamagoyaki is extremely tender and juicy, with just the right thickness. The smooth texture along with the seared mentaiko sauce is very fragrant!

▶ Grilled Salmon Rice Ball $80 ◀
The grilled rice ball is surprisingly amazing, with a crispy, non-hard crust that has a nice charred aroma. The rice inside is not too soft and has a chewy texture! Plus, the rice ball is seasoned well, so you won’t worry about a bland center; I highly recommend any flavor you choose!

▶ Wasabi Chicken Fillet $140 ◀
▶ Salted Edamame $60 ◀
▶ Dried Fish $320 ◀
▶ Mentaiko Chicken Thigh $140 ◀
▶ Mentaiko Rice Ball $90 ◀

🍜 No. 6 A-Fen's Specialty Store (Udon Noodles)
📍 33 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Zhongshan District, Keelung City
🕕 06:00–12:30 (Closed on Mondays)

🌞 This small shop is on my breakfast shortlist in Keelung, specializing in soup udon noodles. The broth is light yet flavorful, enjoyable without being rich or bland; it's the type of soup you'll find yourself finishing silently.

🍥 The udon noodles are handmade, delicate and thin, with a chewy texture that isn't hard. This bowl is reasonably priced at 30 NT dollars and is simply delicious.

🧄 The Black and White Diced Meat is also good. The fried tofu is 20 NT dollars, enhanced by the shop's special soy sauce; the pork belly at 50 NT dollars has a tender texture, though it lacks a strong flavor and relies on the sauce for support; the egg roll at 25 NT dollars is average, falling short compared to the version from the neighboring shop that serves five-layer pork intestine soup.

🫶 Overall, the meal is enjoyable and doesn't feel burdensome. When in Keelung, it's not just about dining at the temple entrance—this kind of light soup udon noodles hidden within alleyways is also worth a morning dash for a bowl.

Located in an alley near Zhongshan Junior High School, this place feels like it has many hidden gems of amazing restaurants. Banqian Yakiniku Omakase offers good-quality beef with a comfortable, bright, and high-end atmosphere that lacks any greasy smell, and the service is quite attentive.

The beverage menu feels very well thought out; in addition to sake and red wine, there are plenty of choices for non-alcoholic or bottled cocktails, which are not the common items found elsewhere. The honey wine and non-alcoholic beer are both quite tasty and add extra points.

The meals are served in a set menu format, and the quality of the meat is excellent. Although there is only one piece of each cut, the variety prevents it from being too heavy. Overall, the pairing is great, and the final offering of noodles adds to the feeling of fullness. The desserts are also acceptable, making the overall experience quite pleasant.

I passed by a curry specialty shop during lunch, and the business was incredibly busy 🔥. There are many different flavors of curry, and this time I chose the Japanese-style curry. The menu also includes the production methods and flavors of the curry. For the main dish, I chose beef, and if you dine in, you can enjoy soba tea; for takeout, there is a 5% discount. The beef was quite solid without much fat, but I really liked the flavor of the curry, and there were also some small side dishes to enjoy with it.