Since it's called the King of Cold Noodles, I definitely have to pay a visit. Located in Gushan, there's a ferry terminal and MRT nearby, making transportation very convenient. There are many tourists, and you might have to wait for a table during peak dining hours. The variety of dishes is rich, including BBQ, pancakes, appetizers, rice and noodle dishes, and the prices are moderate.
✐ Hand-made Sweet and Sour Cold Noodles $230
· Cold noodles that vegetarians can also enjoy, perfect for summer! The broth is sweet and sour but not overpowering, and the restaurant provides sauces. For a more authentic taste, you can add vinegar and yellow mustard, which enhances the flavor significantly.
✐ Kimchi Pancakes $280
· They look soft, but the edges are actually quite crispy, with a nice texture. There's a good amount of kimchi, perfect for sharing between two to three people.
✐ Chilled Shredded Potato $70
· The flavor is less intense than I expected; overall, it’s quite mild. It’s okay for satisfying a craving, but I probably won’t order it again next time.
✐ Peach Juice $50
· Very different from what I imagined; I'm not sure if it’s just this can or if it always tastes this way. There’s a strong artificial flavor with a hint of plastic (?)
The first time I tried Korean marinated crab was at "Xiao Ban Korean BBQ Sausages - Dunhua Branch," and it was quite a fresh shock to my taste buds. The marinated crab is also sadly called a "rice thief" because it pairs so well with rice! It is raw crab that is marinated, resulting in a smooth, creamy texture with a sweet flavor and a hint of sauce aroma. It is indeed a rare Korean specialty dish. Although the portion is not large, it is worth a try.
As for the restaurant's signature grilled sausages, I ordered both original and spicy flavors, and the overall taste is quite good. The original beef sausage even comes with a server who helps grill it at the table, emitting an enticing aroma and overflowing with grease. However, most of the contents in a serving of grilled sausages are not the sausage itself but rather covered by ingredients like potatoes, king oyster mushrooms, and onions, with a price of over 1000. This cost-performance ratio is really hard to justify for a future visit. Especially if you order the spicy grilled beef sausage, there's no table service, and you have to carefully watch it while grilling; if you're not attentive, it’s easy to overcook. This part feels like both a money and effort waste. As for other items like seaweed rice balls and soups, they are quite ordinary, so I won't elaborate further.
It's worth mentioning that the atmosphere and decoration of the restaurant have a nice Korean tavern feel, which is quite lovely. This place might be worth a visit for those who seek Korean flavors and ambiance, but considering the price and value ratio, it probably won't make my list for a return visit.
🚩Geographical Location🧭
Located near the intersection of Fuxing North Road and Fuxing Road, in the later section of the Fengjia Business District in Xitun District, Taichung City. There are roadside parking spaces and many private parking lots available.
🪑About the Overall Atmosphere🎡
The interior can be described as industrial-style, with smoke extraction devices on each grill to prevent the whole restaurant from being filled with smoke. However, when we arrived, the staff informed us that the air conditioning was broken and they were waiting for a technician to come for repairs. They asked if we could accept this, and since it wasn't very hot that day, we agreed—this truly reflects the industrial vibe.
On holidays, the dining fee is NT$439 per person plus a 10% service charge, and the meals are served buffet-style, so the so-called service mostly consists of regularly replacing the oil-absorbing paper on the grill.
💰About the Pricing💰
Lunch on weekdays is NT$359 per person, dinner on weekdays and all day on holidays is NT$439 per person, and a 10% service charge is applicable.
🍴Regarding the Meals☕
There aren’t many choices for meat, and only two options are in their original flavor; the rest are marinated. There are also very few vegetable options, and they include a hot pot that combines grilling and stewing. To be frank, I found all the meats tough and unappetizing; some even had a sour taste, and they were dry, hard, and salty. The limited vegetable options made the hot pot feel empty, and the only way to make it look a bit substantial was to add instant noodles. The hot milk from the coffee machine is just dairy creamer. The only dish that tasted somewhat decent was the braised Pork Rice, which had the flavor of pickled melon.
🤨Conclusion♥
For this price point, the quantity of ingredients is pitifully small. Since the variety is so limited, shouldn’t the quality be maintained? Unfortunately, that's not the case; the meat felt cheap and nothing tasted good. The hot pot broth was also unremarkable, tasting more like flavored water. It’s no wonder people say all-you-can-eat places don’t offer good quality, and while I've heard that Korean BBQ has a similar taste, I won't be returning.
I visited this very popular Korean restaurant this time, but the dining experience was very poor, and I personally would not consider coming back.
We waited 30 minutes to be seated, and once at the table, the staff was very enthusiastic in taking our orders. We ordered Korean barbecue, seafood tofu soup, potato rib soup, and seafood pancakes. At first, I thought the staff was very professional at grilling the meat, but to my surprise, the meat was foul. No matter which part it was, there was a very strong smell of rotten pork; this was the first time I realized that pork could smell this bad. The whole dining experience was ruined by this plate of smelly pork.
Although the soup tasted fine and the seafood pancakes were delicious, the rotten pork was really unacceptable. I suggest the restaurant not to use rotten pork, as it is truly unappetizing. Taiwanese pork is clearly cheap and tasty, so why would we be served rotten pork?
Overall Review: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Dickson's Fooday Review #264
This time I visited a more budget-friendly Korean restaurant.
This Korean restaurant is located in the internal alley of the Shida Night Market, making it quite an affordable place.
The customer demographic here mostly consists of students or local residents.
However, this restaurant also offers online booking through inline services.
Don't underestimate this place; it gets pretty crowded during dinner time!
The Korean dishes here are quite authentic.
Though the prices are low, the overall flavor is actually quite good!
It's perfect for those random weekday cravings for Korean food—a very good choice!
In addition, the side dishes can be refilled infinitely, which is also quite nice.
As for the menu items, all the basic Korean dishes are listed.
From traditional Korean blood sausage soup to various types of budae jjigae (army stew) and bibimbap, and even classic spicy rice cakes and cold noodles are available!
Plus, if you’re a student, you can get a discount with your student ID, which is substantial!
Personally, I think this place has very high CP value (cost-performance ratio).
It’s ideal for the local student crowd looking to eat here!
As for the flavor of the food, I find it quite decent—of a basic quality and standard!
Students from nearby Shida or other areas are very welcome to dine here!
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
⭐️ Food Section
👉 Seoul Blood Sausage Soup $280
My friend ordered the blood sausage soup.
I honestly had no idea what blood sausage soup was 😂😂😂😂
Since I didn’t get to try it, I’m sorry I can’t evaluate it!
👉 Cold Noodles with Spicy Sauce and Stir-fried Beef Belly $250
The cold noodles here are just the typical cold noodles found in Korean cuisine, topped with an egg.
Being a spicy dish, combined with the refreshingly cold noodles, they are delicious and very satisfying.
This dish is something I definitely recommend!
The portion size is just right—not too heavy or overwhelming, and it pairs wonderfully with the meal!
Additionally, a side of stir-fried beef belly comes with it, but this part felt a bit more ordinary.
It’s pretty much just a simple meat side.
The beef can feel a bit heavy, perhaps the perfect complement to the cold noodles!
If I come back next time, I might just order the cold noodles and skip the beef belly 😂😂
👉 Sausage and Rice Cake $200
This dish combines sausage with rice cakes.
Don’t underestimate this small portion; it comes with four skewers, each containing two sausages and two rice cakes.
For $200, you really get a lot of food!
This dish is quite tasty; however, the portion is quite large!
One person might even be full with just this dish!
This dish primarily shines through its sauce flavor.
Recently, I feel the Korean sauces have been quite well made, flavorful and sufficient!
👉 Omelette
This is a basic Korean-style omelette.
With egg dishes, it’s hard to go wrong!
The portion is quite generous, giving a sense of value for the price 😂
Overall, the portions here are quite substantial.
That day, my friend and I dined here and ordered the aforementioned dishes, but we could only finish about 60% of it; the rest had to be packaged to take away.
In terms of food flavor and taste, I find it quite decent.
You can enjoy pretty good Korean food at this price.
This restaurant has a very high CP value!
⭐️ Atmosphere Section
This place doesn’t really create a special atmosphere; it feels more like a community restaurant or one for nearby students.
The restaurant space isn’t enormous, and the tables are close together.
It doesn’t really set up a romantic or date-like vibe; it’s simply a place to eat!
⭐️ Service Section
The restaurant doesn’t provide any special services; just basic ordering and serving.
However, if you can’t finish your food, they do offer takeout services!
So if you order too much, there’s no need to worry.
Before you leave, simply let the staff know, and they will prepare your food to take away!
⭐️ Price Section
This restaurant's prices are remarkably cheap, which explains why it attracts so many local students.
After all, the student price is directly listed, and it’s about a 20% discount from the original price!
It’s really quite affordable!
Moreover, even at original prices, considering the portion, it’s very high in CP value.
Thus, if you are a nearby student or a working adult with family, this Korean restaurant comes highly recommended!
⭐️ Overall
This place is truly an affordable Korean restaurant.
Even with the low prices, the variety and taste of the dishes are quite good!
Highly recommended for residents living nearby or students to dine in!
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#FrozenTreats
【Donghui Korean Cuisine】Previously, I noticed that during lunchtime, the restaurant was always packed and you had to wait a long time for a table. So, I decided to make a reservation in advance to give it a try! The décor of this Korean restaurant is very simple, resembling an old establishment that has been around for decades, and they have everything from barbecue to soup.
The signature dishes in the restaurant include budget-friendly barbecue and Korean BBQ, and the staff will assist with grilling, so there's no worry about burning it yourself.
The restaurant provides free tea and seaweed soup (though we ordered additional soups), and there is a wide variety of dishes available, with the small dishes available for refill.
【Meal Reviews】
▶️ Korean BBQ 1.5/5
The pork belly has a noticeable unpleasant smell; Taiwanese pork shouldn't smell like this. I'm not sure if it was a quality issue with the pork that day or other factors, but overall, I had a very poor impression.
The marbled pork performed slightly better, but the overall meat quality was rather average and didn't impress me.
On the plus side, there is dedicated table-side service for grilling, so you can just sit back and enjoy watching the grilling without any effort on your part. 😌
▶️ Seafood Tofu Soup 4.5/5
The saltiness and spiciness are both moderate, and the flavors of the seafood and tofu are rich, perfectly embodying the essence of Korean soup, making it great with rice.
▶️ Pork and Potato Soup 3/5
It performed adequately, with decent flavor.
▶️ Seafood Pancake 5/5 👍👍
This was the most impressive dish! I initially thought it would be like the usual flat seafood pancakes, but when it arrived at the table, it was an extravagant version, very special in presentation, with an astonishing size and a strong visual impact.
Moreover, it was perfectly crispy, had rich layers of texture, and although it was a bit oily, it was incredibly satisfying. It completely overturned my stereotype of Korean seafood pancakes. I highly recommend this dish!
▶️ Spicy Stir-Fried Rice Cakes 3.5/5
The sauce is rich and feels very authentic, and the rice cakes are of moderate softness, not too chewy.
【Dining Recommendations】
Must-Order:
Can Skip:
【Helpful Reminder】
You need to use a QR code to order food. There aren't many seats in the shop, and a divider is placed in the middle of each table, so you need to combine tables.
Grilled beef rice bowl - $150. The beef rice bowl comes with quite a variety of side dishes, and with the mixed rice sauce, the overall flavor is really delicious. It has a good combination of color, aroma, and taste.
Original rice roll - $80. One rice roll is cut into 10 pieces, and the ingredients inside are quite rich. The flavor is good, and it fills you up nicely.
If you want to have a more lavish meal, you'll need to order more, but it will cost you more. Some dishes actually look quite pricey.
Environment
Located in the Fengjia shopping district, this Korean fried chicken restaurant has decor that changes with the seasons. The second floor features a setup akin to Korean street vendors, making you feel like you're in Korea 🇰🇷 within seconds. The seating arrangements inside can also be adjusted based on the number of diners, so you don't have to worry about not having a seat for group gatherings.
Menu
📍Halloween Limited Edition Set Meal 💰1000 (Member Price 888)
Black Powder Fried Chicken 🍗 + Appetizer Salad 🥗 + Fried Snacks Platter 🍗 +
138 Drinks 🥤*2 + Member Bonus Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes + Limited Edition Keychain 🔑
The Black Powder Fried Chicken is a seasonal dish that features black outer skin and a special yogurt sauce. The red coloring comes from strawberry 🍓 and dragon fruit.
The fried snacks platter is also very generous, with sweet potato balls, cheese balls, Minion hash browns, french fries 🍟, and shrimp chips 🦐.
Spicy stir-fried rice cakes are quite a signature dish; the highlight is its sauce, which is mildly spicy 🌶️ and very appetizing, making you want to take bite after bite.
‼️ A 10% service charge will be added 💰.
Parking
Motorcycles 🛵 can be parked in any available parking space.
Cars 🚗 have many paid parking lots with prices around 💰30/0.5hr.
Service
On your first visit, the staff will introduce the signature dishes and seasonal set meals. Additionally, by joining the restaurant's membership, you can enjoy discounts and accumulate points for gifts 🎁.
Payment Methods
Cash 💰
Credit Card 💳
Line Pay
【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】
"The Three Brothers Korean BBQ" is located near the Xingtian Temple Station, about a 10-minute walk from Exit 3. It's said to be run by Koreans and not only offers Korean barbecue but also many famous Korean dishes. There are often Korean customers dining here. Today, we happened to encounter a group of Koreans eating, so it seems the taste is indeed authentic.
The space inside the restaurant is not very large, so if you plan to dine here, it's advisable to reserve a table in advance. Since we also needed space for the grill, ordering many dishes might lead to a situation where there’s not enough room. Fortunately, the neighboring table was empty, so the staff helped us place our extra dishes there, but this arrangement caused a bit of inconvenience while we were eating.
For the barbecue, we ordered plain pork belly for $380, plain Matsusaka pork for $380, and marinated pork chops for $380. After the staff placed the meat on the grill, we had to cook and cut it ourselves. In terms of flavor, the marinated pork chops were quite good and flavorful, while the pork belly and Matsusaka pork were more ordinary on their own. Dipping them in sauce and wrapping them in lettuce with some garlic made them taste better.
Pork tofu soup for $250
It had a layer of very red oil floating on top, which looked quite spicy, but it actually turned out to be mild in taste. There was a generous amount of meat and tofu; if you come alone, ordering this pot along with a bowl of white rice should be very filling. The flavor was standard.
Pork bibimbap in a stone pot for $250
This dish did not come with the bibimbap hot sauce, which you need to request separately from the staff. I'm not sure if it was because I mixed it too quickly, but I didn’t get much crispy rice, and it tasted quite average; it's optional to order.
Korean cold noodles for $250
This seemed to be my first time trying cold noodles. The staff provided a separate mustard sauce, allowing you to add your desired amount. It tasted very refreshing and would be quite appetizing in the summer; the portion was also large, and it seemed like no matter how much you ate, there was still a lot left.
Spicy stir-fried fried chicken for $400
This dish was probably the highlight of the day. Unlike the imagined crispy skin, this Korean fried chicken was stir-fried in spicy sauce. The heat was mild, and it was stir-fried with onions, giving it a slight sweetness. The chicken was tender and delicious!
Sweet and sour pork for $400
This dish consisted of a whole plate of small crispy pork, accompanied by a bowl of sweet and sour sauce. This is a very common Korean Chinese dish. The sweet and sour sauce was super thick, with ingredients like wood ear mushrooms and cucumber. The crispy pork could be dipped in the sauce or covered with it. The flavor was okay, but not astonishing.
Seafood pancake for $300
The pancake was quite thick and had a softer texture. I personally prefer the thin and crispy type of seafood pancakes, but the taste was still very good. I recommend eating it with sauce, and I would still want to order this dish again.
Korean raw marinated spicy crab for $400
I didn't try this dish, but I heard from friends that it was a bit of a hassle to eat because it came with the shell. It was more like eating the sauce, making it difficult to taste the crab meat.
