Soshow Bar & Restaurant

At the tavern near Taipei Main Station and MRT Zhongshan Station, there were quite a few options nearby. However, since my companion and I arrived about an hour apart, this place was perfect as it allows for a three-hour dining time.

When I arrived, I was super hungry and ordered:

• Penghu XO Sauce Scallop Radish Cake: The flavor was good, with a soft texture.
• Moon Viewing Braised Pork Fried Noodles: This dish features noodles topped with egg yolk and braised pork, served with refreshing cucumber to balance the rich flavor. It was a bit salty.
• Truffle Fries: A classic flavor, just as expected.
• Taiwanese Salt and Crispy Chicken: It came in a cute paper bag like the ones we usually buy for salt and crispy chicken, which was nice. Inside it had the crispy chicken, sweet potato fries, pig's blood cake, hot dog, and sweet potato balls. There was a good variety; initially, I thought it would only have chicken, but I felt they should label the other items for picky eaters (like me) who might not like certain things. In terms of flavor, besides the seasoning powder, the garlic seasoning was pretty good.

Their drink menu was quite unique, featuring alcohol from various counties and cities in Taiwan. I ordered the Taipei - Peach Aroma Wenshan Dream. I personally like gin and peach, but the addition of coconut milk intrigued me. It tasted refreshing overall with no strong coconut flavor, and it was smooth.

My friend who drove could only order non-alcoholic drinks, so they chose the Red Heart Mango Lychee, which was full of fruity flavor and well-balanced.

Overall, the restaurant had a relaxed atmosphere, and the staff were quite friendly and easy to chat with. They responded kindly to questions, and the cocktails had a high degree of customization. Besides cocktails, there were also beers to choose from, making it suitable for a casual drink on a holiday evening.