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The Simon Templar Universal Nangang Station store is located on the first basement level of the Universal Shopping Center at Nangang Station. The location is convenient, making it suitable for a rest stop during commutes or shopping.

#Open During the New Year
The Nangang Universal Shopping Center operates normally during the Spring Festival. The food court is the same.

Today, I enjoyed the Nine-Layer Vegetable Roll Tempura, priced at 179 TWD.

Nine-Layer Vegetable Roll Tempura:
This set includes nine-layer basil squid balls, cabbage rolls, and other basic tempura ingredients, accompanied by a special Japanese sauce. An upgrade is available for an additional 29 TWD.

Regarding the nine-layer basil squid balls, the outer layer is fried crispy, while the inside retains the chewy texture of squid, with the aroma of basil spreading with cada bite. The cabbage rolls use cabbage as the outer layer to wrap the filling, cooked until tender, releasing the natural sweetness of the vegetables, creating a refreshing and delicate texture that balances well with the other tempuras. Other ingredients also perform well, including fish paste and fried tofu. The fish paste is very elastic, and the fried tofu adds a layer of complexity after absorbing the sauce. The overall taste is a blend of salty and sweet, further enhanced by the chili available at the counter.

After dining, you can also get free soup refills at the counter. The soup base is a sweet radish broth, rich yet refreshing, providing a comfortable relief after the meal.

Overall, it is a stable branch of a renowned Taiwanese tempura restaurant, with a balanced price and portion size.

The brand development history of Simon Templar is quite interesting. The brand was originally named "Simon Sweet Potato Noodles." The inspiration comes from the protagonist Simon Templar of the classic 60s series "The Saint," combining his name with sweet potato noodles. Due to the good reputation, it even sparked a wave of "Simon Sweet Potato Noodles" imitators after opening. To maintain the brand image, the store upgraded to a corporate operation in 2009 and renamed itself "Simon Templar," continuing the fun of the original name while emphasizing the uniqueness and authenticity of the brand.

The dining area also belongs to a standard food court environment. In addition to the seating available in the food court, the bar counter next to the store is also a place for indoor dining. If you are dining alone, sitting closer is also suitable for refilling your soup.

Highly recommended to everyone!