遠東CAFÉ

User review: The bathroom sink is very large and convenient.

This dining experience was at the Far Eastern Café buffet on the sixth floor of the Shangri-La Far Eastern Taipei, and I came here because I purchased a Double Eleven meal voucher. There weren’t many people for dinner on a weekday, mainly middle-aged and older customers. The seating was spacious, the staff collected plates quickly, and the flow to get food was smooth. Additionally, the meal can offset parking fees.

As for the food, overall it was average. The marinated grilled lamb chops and charcoal-grilled American ribeye steak were tough to chew and the steak was slightly overcooked. The Sichuan mala tang was similar to spicy soup, and the meat in the first bowl of beef noodles was tough; later, the beef shank was better. After my first round, all I could think of was beef soup. The shrimp and chive dumplings from Din Tai Fung were average, the sashimi was fresh, but the fruits were not sweet. The desserts looked appetizing but were disappointing; the mille-feuille cake was even worse than those found at Target. At least the stir-fried pasta was hot, and the peppery noodles had good seasoning, with additional Sichuan pepper oil and chili oil available for adjustment.

Overall, the performance of the food did not meet expectations. If I had paid full price, it would have been very unworthy. Other buffets at the same price point perform better, and even with the meal voucher, I may not return.