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📍Across from the Library | No. 2, Alley 14, Lane 400, Zhonghe Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City 235
🕛 Visit Time: May 25, 2025, noon
🕐 Business Hours: Weekdays 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM / Weekends 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM

👀 This place is tucked away in an alley next to the library, looking quite low-key from the outside. There aren't many indoor seats, but the environment is clean and comfortable. We ordered a huge table's worth of food for four people and started eating right away!

🍗 I ordered the triple fried chicken nuggets omelet rice ($280). When it arrived, I was shocked by the portion size; there were really a lot of chicken nuggets, and they were freshly fried – crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with some meat juices. Served hot, it was fantastic, especially paired with the smooth omelet rice; I couldn't stop taking bites.

🥗 The chicken Caesar salad ($210) was also pretty good, with fresh and crunchy vegetables. The dressing was rich but not greasy, and the chicken had a sous-vide texture. The portion was generous, making it a suitable side to the main dish.

🐷 A friend ordered the creamy egg Matsusaka pork ($330); the cream sauce was rich and smooth, and the Matsusaka pork was perfectly pan-fried, crunchy to bite. Another dish, creamy egg chicken thigh ($320), was also nice, with tender chicken meat, a steady combination.

🐽 However, the fried pork cutlet curry omelet rice ($280) was really a disappointment. The pork cutlet was thick but hard to chew, and each bite felt a bit sore on the mouth… the whole table unanimously agreed this was the dud of the day 🥲

🍟 The truffle fries ($150) were an added snack, nicely crispy, and paired with truffle mayonnaise, it was aromatic. They were good but not a must-order.

🥤 For drinks, we ordered Combo A ($130) and Combo B ($160), which came with soup and beverages. The kiwi apple juice ($170) was refreshing and helped cut through the grease, with the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness; the mixed berry milkshake ($170) was thicker, which berry lovers would enjoy.

💰 The total amount was $2,200 (including service charge), averaging just over $500 per person, and we left very full. Aside from the pork cutlet being a letdown, everything else was up to standard. The fried chicken nuggets and salad are worth ordering, and the atmosphere is nice, making it great for a lazy weekend brunch!