The luxurious boiled (beef) set includes pork chops, beef slices, and fried shrimp. The flavor is standard yet delicious. Although the fried items paired with rice seasoning reduce the crispiness, the overall taste is satisfying. The pickled radish is not sour and goes well with the fried items.
The restaurant has a minimalist decor, comfortable space, and a reasonable seating arrangement, providing a good dining atmosphere.
Upon entering the restaurant, you are guided to your seat by the staff, and you can place your order yourself using an iPad. Unlimited refills of white rice, miso soup, and pickles are provided. The overall service is friendly and efficient.
Location: Xindian District, New Taipei City
Miyoshian is a restaurant that will never disappoint you.
Being a chain, the taste is very consistent.
Fortunately, I arrived early to check for available seats, and there were still some.
After entering, it took about half an hour for the seats to fill up.
🌟 Deluxe Hot Pot (Beef)
This is a dish I always order whenever I visit Miyoshian.
The deluxe hot pot includes pork chops, beef slices, and fried shrimp.
I think all three are consistently delicious and they can fulfill my three wishes at once.
The fried items paired with the seasoning of the entire bowl of rice might reduce the crispiness of the fried food,
but personally, I really love this flavor❤️.
The pickled radish in the set meal is not very sour.
It pairs well with the fried items and enhances the overall taste, making it not too greasy.
As for the vegetables, I don’t particularly like them; the taste is quite ordinary.
The miso soup, rice, and pickled radish can be refilled,
which offers great value for money.
Yayoi, originating from Japan, is a restaurant specializing in Japanese set meals. It was established in Tokyo in 1886 under the original name of めしや丼, and was renamed やよい軒 in 2006. In 2014, it opened its first branch in Taiwan (Nanjing-Songjiang branch), and currently, there are a total of 24 branches in Taiwan.
Today, I visited the third branch opened in 2015: the Qizhang branch, located on the second floor of Youyou Era at Qizhang MRT Station. After exiting from Exit 1, there are escalators and elevators. I have personally dined here many times since its opening. The Qizhang branch will be reopening in October 2024 after renovations. The seating arrangement in the restaurant remains largely unchanged, still featuring four-person seats mainly in high-backed booths, with a few two-person seats and single chairs. The overall decor uses a lot of wood tones, with a simple style and comfortable space.
Upon entering, a staff member guided me to a seat. I viewed the paper menu and ordered via the iPad at the table, and settled the bill after dining. The invoice has a digital transport option and service charge is applicable. Today, I brought my child for a meal, and there is no minimum order requirement.
The meal I ordered is from the limited-time wellness hot pot series:
🔸 Hearty Vegetable and Chicken Hot Pot Set Meal $430
The main dish features a rich chicken bone broth, which includes tofu, greens, radish, and mushrooms, all very mild ingredients. The highlight is the many pieces of chicken thigh, each at a size perfect for eating, with a tender texture and just the right seasoning.
Next to it is the set meal pairing: Taiwanese Koshihikari rice (years ago they used Japanese gold sprout rice; I do not know when it was switched to Taiwanese rice, but this rice was perfectly cooked with no flaws), a small plate of cold dishes, pickled radish, and dipping sauce.
I paired the main dish with two bowls of white rice, and the broth made the rice slightly salty, keeping me wanting more. The white rice, miso soup, and pickles can all be refilled infinitely (also ordered via the tablet), and I ended up having another bowl of rice with the pickles.
Today's meal was very satisfying, though the price was a bit high. I used an Ocard member discount coupon for the new hot pot, and with a 10% service charge, the final amount was $415.