透明空氣

Transparent Air is hidden in the rice fields of Yuanlin, designed in a Japanese architectural style, including stunning decorations in the corridors and courtyards! However, the meals were incredibly disappointing – it can be said to be a restaurant that simply sells the scenery and decor.

This season's menu offers three choices:
👉 Nagoya grilled eel $1280
👉 Hokkaido Muroran pork and chicken skewers $1080
👉 Nara truffle vegetable tofu hotpot $880
(All set meals include simple appetizers, desserts, and drinks)

We chose the eel and the pork and chicken skewers. The appetizer salad was nothing special, and the drinks were average; except for American coffee, none could be served iced. The American coffee was just a regular bitter dark roast.

The main dish had beautiful plating, but there were so many issues to complain about:

The skewered pork had an overwhelming Taiwanese flavor, feeling like Taiwanese soy sauce braised pork belly just skewered. The pork also had a slightly off smell, and the chicken skewer was so tough that it was hard to see any connection to how it's made in Hokkaido Muroran. The best part was the purple rice. The eel that my companions ordered was also mediocre, lacking any sense of deliciousness.

I think the main problem is still the price. I knew the pricing beforehand, but this price raised my expectation of being able to enjoy delicious Japanese skewers, which was completely unmet.

But finally, I must praise the host’s Lugu black tea, freshly brewed on-site, it had a rich lychee aroma and fruity fragrance – truly good tea leaves. This visit's 1.5-star rating is also given to the tea and the scenery.

I originally thought, “Wow, there’s such a restaurant in Yuanlin!” But in the end, it was just full of disappointment; it really is a restaurant that sells the view.

Lastly, they only accept cash!!!! No transfers allowed either!! There’s really no place to withdraw money in the rice fields, so you must bring enough cash. We were lucky to scrape together 4000 dollars; it’s mentioned online, but make sure to check carefully, so anyone planning to go should remember to withdraw money in advance!