The vegetarian buffet near the company is always prioritized if you didn't bring a lunchbox. As a meat-eater, I find it quite rare to genuinely enjoy the flavors here; the variety is abundant and I don't get tired of it. My favorite items are the fried burdock and fried shimeji mushrooms. Sometimes there are special dishes, like rice noodles, which are also very tasty.
From Monday to Friday, there are different activities or special meals; for example, today is Monday Meatless Day, so there's a 10% discount event.
The restaurant also sells vegetarian dumplings, and if you add 20 NT dollars, you can enjoy unlimited soup and rice for dine-in.
The price is based on weight. Whether it's considered expensive is subjective; however, I think it's sometimes acceptable to pay a little more for a vegetarian buffet that’s not too greasy and tasty. In addition to cash, you can also pay with an EasyCard, and invoices can be collected conveniently.
This restaurant is one of the few vegetarian places in Zhiben, and it offers both great dishes and stylish decor. Even if it were located in downtown Taitung City, I would still consider it a pretty good option. However, these advantages are also reflected in the prices, which are on the higher side.
This time, I ordered the Thai basil rice, where the pork is replaced with diced tofu. Although there’s no meat, the sauce that is supposed to be tangy, salty, and sweet truly hasn’t missed any flavors, and this oddly complements the diced tofu remarkably well, making it very enjoyable with rice. The rice is made with healthy five-grain rice, and it’s cooked perfectly with each grain distinct and transparent. If visiting for the first time and unsure about what to order, I would definitely recommend this dish. The set meals come with soup.
If you come as a group, you can order more different dishes, such as fresh seasonal vegetables or mountain pepper tofu. Friends who enjoy vegetarian food definitely shouldn’t miss out on visiting Zhiben.
"The Kamei Valley Fashion Vegetarian Cuisine" is located in Shangmeilun. It has an antique and charming dining environment. Upon entering, there are many decorations with Buddhist elements, such as the flying figures from the Dunhuang caves. On another table, there are many characteristic tea canisters from the mainland.
The owner introduces many special products: handmade camel milk curds from Xinjiang, traditional sunflower seeds from Lin'an, Hangzhou, and aged vinegar from Shanxi, among others.
Today, I ordered the imperial mushroom soup noodles cooked in a steamer, which consists of a dozen ingredients, including dried lychee and longan and morels. The steamer extracts the essence of the ingredients, and the fresh flavors of the mushrooms and the sweetness from the dried fruits are beautifully released in the broth. The combination of various ingredient essences truly enriches the soup.
The coconut pine nut rice is a uniquely perfect taste, a must-try for those who love vegetarian food. For dessert, the osmanthus Ningbo rice cake has a very fragrant osmanthus flavor~
The 30-year-old aged tangerine peel tea has a very fragrant and mellow taste. It is available in unlimited supply. This is definitely a place worth revisiting.
There’s a loyalty card: earn 1 point for every $300 spent, 1 point for every $600 spent on holidays, and 5 points can be exchanged for a pudding.
The atmosphere is very comfortable 🥰. When you enter, you'll first pass through the product shelf area, and then you'll reach the restaurant 🤣. I've visited three times, and it's still very delicious 🤤. I didn't order the set meal, just individual items because what I wanted to eat wasn't in the set 🤣.
Highly recommended (regular orders):
After my first meal, I immediately bought a promotional coupon; haven't had a disappointing dish yet. Delicious food that makes you want to come back ❗️
Some dishes contain alcohol, which can be removed.
There's a paid parking lot about 500 meters away 🅿️.
10% service charge applies.
#Vegetarian
You can park for free at the PX Mart across the street. 🅿️
The atmosphere is comfortable, and there are plenty of seats. You can choose between individual dishes or group sets. It's located on the 16th floor of the Taichung SOGO department store, right when you come out of the elevator. We ordered a set meal for six people costing 3600, and even added extra dishes to feel full!
Highly recommended:
The staff had a rather unfriendly attitude and introduced the dishes in a very low voice... The tea is charged per person at $40 each, and it seems kids are charged $20.
The store is tucked in, so be sure to look carefully❗️
It offers a semi-outdoor dining environment.
Buy ten get one free for the same price of $25.
The vendor has announced that some meals contain egg and dairy products and are fried in shared oil, so vegans please consider your options carefully.
Their special sauce contains peanut powder.
You can make reservations by phone or online in advance/ Some meals are reservation-only.
#Vegetarian #Barbecue
Taipei Neihu & Dahu Park - Self-service vegetarian restaurant with pricing by weight. The dishes are varied and the ingredients are fresh, highly recommended if you want to eat a lot of vegetables. They also offer preserved radish omelets, so ovo-lacto vegetarians can also get protein!
The plate I picked cost a total of 250 NT dollars. Although it seems expensive at first glance, it actually contains a lot of food, full of vegetables and whole foods, and I enjoyed eating it. You can have a very balanced diet with many types of vegetables!
Additionally, if you want multigrain rice, it costs an extra 15 NT dollars, and there are various grains available for a healthy meal!
Soup is available for free, containing vegetables and tofu, with plenty of ingredients, and it's very tasty!
▶️ Environment
🔹 Not many seats inside, about 10~15 available
🔹 Clean and simple decor
🔹 Free soup available for self-service
🔹 Utensils are self-service
🔹 Dishes need to be cleaned and returned by customers after eating
▶️ Friendly reminders
🔹 Once you enter, you'll clearly see tongs, and under the table are takeout paper boxes and dine-in trays. Return the tongs to the counter after picking your food
🔹 If you want to pick the preserved radish omelets, use the tongs provided separately to avoid affecting vegan customers, with a notice displayed
🔹 Pay first, and inform the counter if you want rice, cash only
▶️ Overall evaluation
🔹 The variety of dishes is great, and the quality is good! Since it's priced by weight, you can take a little of everything and enjoy a rich variety of vegetables! Highly recommended! Because of the weight-based pricing, if you want to save some money, you can choose less watery dishes (or shake off the vegetable juice before picking, XDD). This place is recommended for friends who love eating vegetables or are vegetarians!
The environment is simple and bright. The braised and teppanyaki series are the signature dishes. Average spending is 70. The owner enthusiastically introduces the dishes! Free iced tea and iced water are available. This was my second visit, and I was not disappointed.
The braised series (has a sweet taste): The soup noodles are delicious, with plenty of ingredients, making it very satisfying to finish. The stinky tofu... really stinks! But it's so tasty!
The teppanyaki series (lots of sauce, I like eating sauce?): Tried the fried bean curd sheets and was surprised! They were fried to a nice crisp, and it was my first time trying such a thing. The Kobe-style left me extremely full, reminiscent of eating steak on a sizzling plate. Highly recommended! Also had marinated snacks which I didn’t capture. All marinated snacks were flavorful! The seaweed was crunchy and not too salty! The pressed tofu would burst with juice when bitten into. Absolutely loved the seasoning of the marinated snacks and even took some home to have as a midnight snack.
The downside is that you might get a smell of smoke after eating; it would be perfect if this were improved.
You can park by the roadside, and there is also paid parking at the back. #VegetarianFood
