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[Foodholic Niko @ Taipei]

"September Tea Restaurant" is located on Chengde Road, about a 5-minute walk from Shuanglian Station. Nearby, "Lisa Thai Cuisine" and "Old Tong Snacks" are also quite popular.

Every time I want to eat at "September Tea Restaurant," it's either closed or I have to wait in line. This time, I caught a break and arrived at 5:30 PM on a weekday, finally managing to get a seat without waiting.

The interior space is not very large, and the tables are quite close together, which can feel a bit cramped. The staff seem to be from Hong Kong and are quite friendly.

Upon sitting down, they serve a small cup of hot tea and a small bowl of hot soup, which is nice and refreshing; you don’t necessarily need to order a drink.

Scrambled Egg and Char Siu Rice $160
The scrambled egg series is a signature item at September Tea Restaurant, and since I was eating Hong Kong-style, I ordered the char siu version. When the scrambled egg rice was served, it smelled incredibly fragrant, reminiscent of rice mixed with lard. The scrambled egg was really top-notch, cooked just right, and drizzled with soy sauce, it was really delicious! The only small downside is that it was a bit oily. The char siu part was just average; nothing particularly impressive.

Chicken Stir-Fried Instant Noodles $150
The noodles in this dish were cooked to just the right firmness, leaning slightly towards the harder side, and had a great texture! The chicken was not cut into small pieces, and it was very tender; I was pleasantly surprised! Besides the chicken, a lot of onions and green onions were stir-fried as well. You can choose to add spice, and without specifically requesting a certain level of heat, I found it to be quite spicy, probably around medium. It's really spicy and enjoyable, but if you're not good with spicy food, you can ask the staff to make it less spicy. The only downside is that it seemed like they only used one packet of noodles, so it was gone in just a few bites, leaving me wanting more.

Peanut French Toast $95
You can choose sweetened condensed milk or syrup; of course, the French toast should be served with sweetened condensed milk! When it arrived, I was surprised at the generous portion size. The French toast, dipped in egg batter and fried to a crisp exterior, was then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with butter. Just looking at it, I’d give it a 90 out of 100! The inside was spread with peanut butter, and overall, it tasted wonderfully sweet and savory. I loved it! Although it's definitely quite rich, I would recommend sharing a portion between two people.