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Located on the seventh floor of the Hsinchu Big City, Watertown has long been a popular choice for families and friends looking for Thai cuisine. Although the environment tends to be lively and a bit noisy, this is a common occurrence in the bustling Big City shopping mall, and the overall dining atmosphere is relatively bright and comfortable. Watertown offers a variety of dishes, from the classic green papaya salad to curries, seafood dishes, and desserts, making it a convenient choice for guests wanting to satisfy various Thai flavors all in one go.

This time, we ordered the "Original Green Papaya Salad," which was very appetizing. The shredded green papaya was crispy, paired with dried shrimp, peanuts, and tomatoes, and had a balance of sour, spicy, sweet, and salty flavors, with a refreshing and slightly spicy overall seasoning that went very well with rice.

The "Cabbage," although stir-fried to a fragrant and crisp texture, had a relatively small portion, which felt a bit lacking for the price.

Watertown's "Original Moon Cake" is almost a must-order at every table. The pastry was crispy, and the filling was packed with shrimp, delivering a strong umami flavor, enhanced by the dipping sauce. It truly lives up to its reputation as a popular signature dish 🌙.

The "Thai Curry Chicken" also performed excellently; the curry was rich and smooth, with the warmth of coconut milk, and the chicken was tender enough to separate from the bones, making it perfect with rice. Although we ordered a large portion, it still felt slightly insufficient, leaving us wanting more.

The "Thai Golden Sand Soft-Shell Crab" was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, featuring a delightful combination of salted egg and crab meat. However, the price was rather high, making it seem a bit expensive 🦀.

The "Chef's BBQ Matsusaka Pork" offered a strong flavor with a sweet and salty seasoning that paired well with rice.

The "Lemon Steamed Fish" had fresh and delicate fish meat with a strong sour and fragrant taste, epitomizing the Thai flavor that was both refreshing and appetizing 🐟.

The "Spicy Stir-Fried Clams" had decent sauce performance, but unfortunately, some shells were not opened, and the fullness of the clams was a bit lacking, which slightly affected the overall presentation.

On the dessert side, the "Taro Black Glutinous Rice" was served hot, with a strong taro aroma and a sticky texture from the black glutinous rice, making it delicious!

The "Coconut Sago" and "Mango Sticky Rice" offered a refreshing sweetness without being overly rich, with abundant ingredients, making them perfect for a sweet finish.

Overall, Watertown maintains a stable presentation of classic Thai dishes, especially the moon shrimp cake, curry chicken, and lemon fish, which performed excellently and are definitely must-orders. However, many dishes generally have smaller portions, and prices aren't cheap, so if dining with a larger group, you may need to order several dishes to feel full. Although there are minor flaws in detail, it remains a restaurant that guarantees Thai flavors and is suitable for gatherings.