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🚩 Taipei East District: The Old Master's Tainan Flavor

Wanxiangzhai is located in the East District of Taipei City, with the nearest MRT station being Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station Exit 2, about a 4-minute walk away. The sign on the shop reads Guangfu Branch; there used to be a main store on Yanji Street Lane 30, but it closed a year ago, leaving only the Guangfu Branch.

The entrance of the shop is the cooking area, and the interior space is small with about 22 seats. It gets very busy at lunchtime, and you might have to share tables. The shop uses wooden tables and chairs, probably to create a retro feel, but there are lots of miscellaneous items piled in corners, leading to a slight mess.

Ordering is done by filling out a paper menu and handing it to the staff, with payment made after dining. Both cash and two payment methods are accepted.

Today I ordered a large bowl of Tainan Rice Cake for $55, which is supposedly their signature dish. The fragrant and chewy rice is drizzled with a bit of braised sauce and accompanied by various toppings (peanuts, shredded carrot, slices of white radish, cucumber, and fish floss), without any sweet bean paste sauce. The portion is fairly large, with each ingredient well-prepared, though the overall texture leans dry.

Milkfish Ball Soup for $40: It contains 3 fish balls with a soft texture, fairly standard.

Overall, it's alright, no major disappointments. My appetite can be fully satisfied with 100 TWD, making it quite a value for money.