🚩 Taipei's Eastern District Hong Kong-style Tea Restaurant with Authentic Taste

📍 Location and Transportation: Zhen Hao Wei is located in an alley off Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road in Taipei's Eastern District. The nearest metro station is Zhongxiao Dunhua, Exit 4, about a 4-minute walk away, with limited motorcycle parking nearby.

🏠 Space: The entrance features the cooking area, and the exterior is very plain with no decoration, making it uninviting at first glance. The dining area has been renovated, seating 34 people, but the lighting is somewhat dim, creating a feeling of pressure in the space.

💰 Ordering and Payment: Orders are taken at the table by staff who deliver the food to your table. Payment is made after dining, with options for cash or street payment.

🍽️ Dishes:

• Yangzhou Fried Rice: The fried rice looks appealing, and the ingredients are well matched. It has flavor but is not greasy, making it quite tasty. The rice portion is moderate, not too dry or too wet.
• Dry Fried Yi Noodles: Stir-fried dry noodles with a decent portion and nice flavor, but the only ingredient is a thin slice of mushroom, leaving a sense of emptiness after finishing.
• Soup: Contains a few pieces of meat; the broth tastes ordinary and is quite cool, offering low value for money.
• Hong Kong Style Yin Yang: Not overly watery or sweet, it feels acceptable, but afterward, my stomach was unsettled all day long. 🙃

💬 Summary:
A tea restaurant run by authentic Hong Kong people, with a level of deliciousness that's above average but high prices. Service is average (after all, it's Hong Kong style...) and during peak times, food preparation takes longer, so hungry customers might want to consider that.

The environment is comfortable, and the service is quick! The food is delicious, though a bit pricey.

This is my first visit, and the menu is so extensive that it’s overwhelming, so I chose a set meal. The soup was served immediately, but unfortunately, it was just warm and not hot. The flavor was good, though. The risotto was served quickly as well; the rice was slightly firm, which was perfect for the risotto, and the sauce was thickened beautifully! The shrimp was crispy, and the chicken tender, with flavors that I liked. The portion size was moderate; guys might not feel full.