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This time I visited a brunch place called Flying Fish in Chiayi. Not only was the atmosphere nice, but the food was also rich and delicious, making for a very pleasant experience.
Flying Fish seems to be a renovated old house, retro yet a bit cute. There were quite a few other customers dining at the same time, and if there were a few more, we might have had to wait for a seat. There are many meal options here, featuring various distinctive flavors, and you can choose to have them made into rice noodle omelets, various types of bread, or platter combinations.
Since I was recommended by a friend, I ordered the "Garlic Salad Savory Pork Croissant," paired with a set meal. The first items served were yogurt and unsweetened barley tea; the yogurt came with brown sugar and a small amount of nuts, which tasted great and felt quite healthy.
It took a while for the main dish to arrive, but the croissant filled with plenty of savory pork, scallions, and greens was quite large, leaving me with a strong sense of satiety after finishing it. The savory pork tasted good; as a Hakka person, I gave it a solid 4 stars. Although it was a bit oily, I think that's normal, and the slight spiciness from the raw scallions helped to balance the greasiness.
The salad in the set meal was quite tasty, containing a variety of ingredients that made it rich and interesting. However, the potato wedges didn't leave much of an impression on me; they had a bland flavor, felt starchy, and lacked the crispy texture that I enjoy.
Overall, this place is definitely worth visiting. You can appreciate the owner's effort in creating the environment and enjoy some really delicious brunch. Finally, the prices were not too low but also not too high, and I think the cost-performance ratio is acceptable.