Skylark 洋食‧芳鄰 士林中山北店
This was my first time dining here, and I discovered that this restaurant is a family-style eatery similar to Japanese Western food, which happens to be my personal favorite type! The food exceeded my expectations, and I would be willing to visit again in the future.
During the New Year period, there were a lot of people queuing. Luckily, our family arrived at 4:30 PM and was able to secure a spot to be seated before 6 PM. Guests arriving later had to wait over two hours!
This restaurant specializes in all-you-can-eat bread rolls. I initially thought they would serve some cheap, overly sweet bread rolls, but the staff brought to our table three different types of rolls that were fresh and warm, served with a delicious cheese butter sauce. I felt I could be full just from eating their bread rolls! 😂
The waitstaff seemed well-trained; even with so many customers, they managed to address everyone’s needs in an orderly manner. I have great respect for them!
The menu has many pages, with beautiful photos of each dish, following the standard style of a Japanese Western family restaurant. The main courses include grilled dishes, pasta, and rice meals, with options for different levels of set meals. We chose the "Deluxe Set" (Main dish + 210 TWD), which includes an appetizer, soup, and drink.
For the appetizers:
👉 Spanish Omelette
Quite delicious! I enjoyed the sautéed mushrooms on the side; they were perfectly salty and flavorful, and the omelette was good.
👉 Fruit Salad
Surprisingly plentiful in fruits, including grapes, apples, guava, and pineapple. It was quite nutritious and the portion was just right.
👉 Caesar Bacon Salad
Mainly consisted of bacon and romaine lettuce, with a good portion size. The dressing was a bit salty but acceptable.
For the soups:
👉 Pumpkin Soup
We all ordered the pumpkin soup, haha. It was above average, with a rich and creamy texture, and a strong pumpkin flavor.
For the main courses:
👉 Pan-Seared Sea Bass with Lemon Butter Sauce
I think this was the best dish! The sea bass fillet was large, virtually free of bones, and the seasoning was very fragrant with a strong butter flavor. The mushrooms and broccoli on the side were delicious too. No excess starch; the bread rolls complemented the meal perfectly.
👉 Tomato Chicken Pasta
The noodles had the right texture, appealing to children. The tomato meat sauce was flavorful, although I found it a bit salty overall— a taste that most people would enjoy.
👉 Garlic White Sauce Baked Cheese Chicken Rice
The rice was turmeric rice, which I found tasty. The bacon and chicken were rather ordinary, and perhaps a bit dry after baking.
For the drinks:
👉 Kiwi Apple Juice
A thick cup of pure fruit smoothie, where you can taste the kiwi juice. However, it was a bit sharp on the tongue, and one cup made you feel quite full.
👉 Forest Berry Juice
This juice was also very thick; it seemed to have added sugar, and in addition to the sourness of the berries, there was sweetness in it as well.
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Overall, this family restaurant has a wide variety of meal options, plus the bread rolls can be refilled, served with a tasty cheese butter sauce. The selection of bread rolls is extensive, making it an excellent place for family gatherings.
Dining time during peak hours is 90 minutes.
#OpenDuringNewYear The restaurant is open from New Year’s Eve to the fifth day of the New Year; please refer to Skylark's official Facebook page for operating hours. Some dishes may not be available during the New Year period, depending on the restaurant's announcement.