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🍶 Tsunji Bistro
📍 No. 117, Section 1, Lanfeng Road, Yilan City, Yilan County 260
🕓 Tuesday and Thursday 16:00–00:30; Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 16:00–01:00; closed on Wednesdays

This time we gathered at Tsunji for a meal, and our table was almost full with dishes ordered. The braised pork rice ($60) was surprisingly delicious, with a perfect balance of fat and lean meat, mixed with rice just right. The fried chicken ($150) was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while the deep-fried cuttlefish ($260) was salty and flavorful, making it one of the recommended fried items. The seafood fried udon ($150) and the healthy stir-fried water lily ($120) had good flavors and were not too oily.

The mentaiko yam ($180) was enhanced by its grilled fragrance, with the yam being creamy; the grilled fish ($320) was cooked perfectly with a salty and delicate taste, making it something you could slowly savor. The sea urchin hand roll ($290) was paired with lettuce and seaweed, making for a refreshing and not greasy dish. The pickled tomatoes ($80) were sweet and tangy, providing a perfect balance.

However, the beef short ribs ($180) were really tough to bite into; chewing them for a while made my jaw sore. The beef scallion skewers (2 skewers for $130) were also hard to chew, so I wouldn't recommend these two. The squid sausage ($150) was mediocre, without much standout quality. The thick-cut pork chop ($160) was crispy and had good thickness, with a slightly sweet sauce that still tasted good overall.

The spicy chicken soup ($150) was mildly spicy and warm, with generous ingredients; the baby corn (5 pieces for $140) with husks had decent sweetness. For drinks, we ordered one cup of Calpis ($80) and one cup of cola ($60).

Surprisingly, the complimentary fried cod fish shreds were the most impressive, salty and crunchy, becoming increasingly addictive, quietly turning into the most sought-after snack of the evening.

The total for this meal was $3,170 for 22 dishes, perfect for a group looking to order a variety. While a few dishes were hits and misses, overall satisfaction was quite high, and the atmosphere was relaxed. I would want to visit again.