[Foodholic Niko @ Taipei]

"September Tea Restaurant" is located on Chengde Road, about a 5-minute walk from Shuanglian Station. Nearby, "Lisa Thai Cuisine" and "Old Tong Snacks" are also quite popular.

Every time I want to eat at "September Tea Restaurant," it's either closed or I have to wait in line. This time, I caught a break and arrived at 5:30 PM on a weekday, finally managing to get a seat without waiting.

The interior space is not very large, and the tables are quite close together, which can feel a bit cramped. The staff seem to be from Hong Kong and are quite friendly.

Upon sitting down, they serve a small cup of hot tea and a small bowl of hot soup, which is nice and refreshing; you don’t necessarily need to order a drink.

Scrambled Egg and Char Siu Rice $160
The scrambled egg series is a signature item at September Tea Restaurant, and since I was eating Hong Kong-style, I ordered the char siu version. When the scrambled egg rice was served, it smelled incredibly fragrant, reminiscent of rice mixed with lard. The scrambled egg was really top-notch, cooked just right, and drizzled with soy sauce, it was really delicious! The only small downside is that it was a bit oily. The char siu part was just average; nothing particularly impressive.

Chicken Stir-Fried Instant Noodles $150
The noodles in this dish were cooked to just the right firmness, leaning slightly towards the harder side, and had a great texture! The chicken was not cut into small pieces, and it was very tender; I was pleasantly surprised! Besides the chicken, a lot of onions and green onions were stir-fried as well. You can choose to add spice, and without specifically requesting a certain level of heat, I found it to be quite spicy, probably around medium. It's really spicy and enjoyable, but if you're not good with spicy food, you can ask the staff to make it less spicy. The only downside is that it seemed like they only used one packet of noodles, so it was gone in just a few bites, leaving me wanting more.

Peanut French Toast $95
You can choose sweetened condensed milk or syrup; of course, the French toast should be served with sweetened condensed milk! When it arrived, I was surprised at the generous portion size. The French toast, dipped in egg batter and fried to a crisp exterior, was then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk, dusted with powdered sugar, and topped with butter. Just looking at it, I’d give it a 90 out of 100! The inside was spread with peanut butter, and overall, it tasted wonderfully sweet and savory. I loved it! Although it's definitely quite rich, I would recommend sharing a portion between two people.

📍 Datong District, Taipei City (near Shuanglian MRT Station)

An affordable and authentic Hong Kong-style tea restaurant run by Hongkongers 🇭🇰🍞

The decoration and style give a very Hong Kong vibe! Communication among the staff is in Cantonese.

There are a few chairs outside the shop, and a short wait might be necessary if you arrive on weekends in the evening.

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Ordered items
🍳 Scrambled Eggs with Beef/BBQ Pork Rice ($160):
These eggs! 100 points 🤤🤤
Not all the eggs have a mushy texture; there is some variation. The middle part of the egg is really soft and tender and goes down easily without much chewing.
You can still see the shape of the eggs at the edges (similar to the edges of omelets 😆).

The portion is very large! I ordered two types of meat, beef and BBQ pork, and both were quite satisfactory.

🥜 Peanut French Toast with Syrup ($95):
A must-order at a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant 💗
When it was served, the size of the toast was astonishing 🤩 Very tall!
The crispy fried crust with syrup retained a bit of texture, and combined with the peanut filling, it was truly indulgent 🥰

🍋 Salted Lemon 7 Up ($80):
Also a must-order for me at a Hong Kong-style tea restaurant.
The lemon, when soaked for a while, had a slight medicinal taste, and the 7 Up lost its fizz quite quickly.

Not a Salted Lemon 7 Up I'd order again!

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Will I revisit: Yes!
The main meals were quite impressive!
At this price, the value for money is very high 🫶🏻

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Little note:
🔸 Cash only 💰

You can order using a QR Code.

The scrambled egg char siu rice is $160, and the portion is quite substantial, you'll be full. The scrambled eggs are well done, and together with the char siu, the whole bowl is very tasty and pairs well with rice.

A bowl of soup is included, but I can't quite tell what kind of soup it is.

I ordered a salty lemon soda for $80. I've always liked this drink from Hong Kong-style cuisine, and I usually order it whenever it's available in a shop. As usual, I find it delicious.

The shop provides red tea.

There are quite a few seats in the store, and there is a restroom available.