加州廚房 南勢角

🍽 California Kitchen Nanshijiao | No. 31, Lane 85, Section 1, Xinnan Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City | 10:00–20:30

🥗 A rare find in Nanshijiao that offers healthy food without being boring; American-style preparation but with clean oil and salt levels; the environment is bright, the seating is comfortable, and the service is polite and not overly chatty. Overall stability is high, and when you want to eat something refreshing without feeling hungry, this place naturally comes to mind.

🍛 For the main course, I chose the "Exclusive Red Curry Chicken Set" for $189, which is mildly spicy and fragrant with spices and a hint of coconut flavor, pairing well with the purple rice. The chicken breast is cut into generous pieces, remains moist and tender, with black pepper enhancing the aroma. The texture is substantial yet easy to chew.

🥔 The side dishes are generous: pumpkin, zucchini, braised radish, braised red radish, cabbage, and bean sprouts along with half a boiled egg, providing both protein and fiber; the rice portion is substantial enough to fill a normal appetite. The accompanying clear soup contains cabbage and bean sprouts, with a flavor as light as water.

✅ Overall, it feels "clean, filling, and easy to eat." It would be better if the soup had more depth; considering the portion and performance, it's definitely worth revisiting in Nanshijiao.