Foodholic Niko @ Taipei

"Ying My Kitchen" is located near the Xingtian Temple Station, about a 3-minute walk from Exit 3. It is a very simple casual dining spot. The owner seems a bit reserved and doesn't talk much. Many of the customers appear to be regulars, mostly families, with quite a few elderly individuals and children.

The meal sets offer various flavor choices, all of which consist of the same main dish, two side dishes, soup, rice, a drink, and dessert (it's said that you can have extra soup and rice, and drinks are also refillable).

I ordered the orange juice salmon for $290.
I must say I was a bit disappointed with the portion size when it was served because the side dishes seemed quite small, and the salmon was not particularly large either. However, I still ended up feeling full by the end of the meal. The seasoning for the orange juice salmon was quite unique; it’s rare to see a restaurant prepare salmon this way. It also came with a side of kimchi, which is a rather odd pairing. I thought it was okay, but not particularly impressive. The salmon was generally tender, but I noticed some bones were not completely removed, which made it a bit tricky to eat. Personally, I found that a little inconvenient.

The side dishes of scrambled eggs with chives and cabbage were pretty good. Although they looked quite homely, the seasoning was just right—not too salty, bland, or oily.
As for the soup, it was winter melon soup... well, it was just winter melon soup—nothing special, haha.

For my drink, I chose milk tea, which is served cold without extra ice. It tasted like milk creamer tea, not too sweet, and it was enjoyable with free refills, which I thought was great!

The dessert was jasmine tea jelly, which was also a standard offering.

I happened to crave a simple meal, saw this place on Fooday with good reviews, so I decided to give it a try. As a result, it became my go-to spot, and I've been there three times so far.

In terms of lunch prices for office workers on weekdays, it's not cheap, but most traditional simple meals in Taipei recently cost over 200 NT dollars, so it actually feels reasonable.

The meals at the restaurant are made to order, perfectly seasoned, and they actually serve a lot of meat. You take a bite of rice with a bite of meat, and by the time you finish the rice, there's still a pile of meat left. I highly recommend the beef stir-fried with scallions; it's a popular dish and goes very well with rice.👌

The iced red tea that comes with the set meal is quite good, and the dessert's tea jelly, which isn’t overly sweet, is also great and has a retro feel to it.

It gets very crowded on weekdays, so you might need to wait for a while. If you’re in a hurry, it’s recommended to call ahead for your order.

The White Rice Police went to work today and had lunch at this highly-rated place, My Kitchen. It's a very delicious casual dining restaurant, and of course, the white rice passed inspection by the White Rice Police too! However, a small downside is that it is a bit expensive. The dish I ordered, the Spicy Chicken Rice, cost $280. I have to say that the prices in Taipei are truly astonishing!

We arrived before noon and there were still quite a few seats available. However, as soon as lunchtime hit, it quickly filled up with guests, and it was completely full in a very short amount of time. If you want to eat here, remember to arrive early; otherwise, you may have to wait a bit. Overall, the taste is excellent, but the prices are on the high side. I might only want to eat here once in a while.

I heard it was a restaurant specializing in stir-fry that originated in Taiwan, so I went! Perhaps because it's located in an office district, it was bustling with customers even during the weekday lunch hours!

【Atmosphere of the Store】
I personally love the retro and simple atmosphere based on light blue and white! It made me feel like I was eating in Taiwan! Haha. The food took a little while to arrive, but the staff was kind, and they brought me a paper apron while I was eating. 😊

【Food Evaluation】
I ordered the diced pork with dried tofu set meal. In addition to the main dish, it comes with rice, soup, side dishes, and dessert. The main dish had a delicious sweet and spicy seasoning that paired well with the rice! The meat was tender, and it went perfectly with the tofu! The soup with radish was also tasty, and I was very satisfied with the flavors!

【Overall Evaluation】
If I had a slight concern, it would be that the prices are somewhat high. 😅 There are many types of set meals that I would want to eat every day, but since the prices aren't very cute, I think I'll go occasionally!

Taipei Xingtian Temple Station - A warm family-style restaurant, with exquisite set meals that include soup and side dishes, plus dessert and drink. The owner noticed I didn't have enough rice and specially came over to ask if I wanted another bowl, which was very thoughtful!

📍 Rosemary Roast Chicken Leg Set NT$280
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The rosemary roast chicken leg is very well marinated, and the chicken skin is deliciously crispy and fragrant, with pepper salt available for dipping. Unfortunately, it didn't come with lemon; otherwise, it would have been even better!
Side Dish: The cucumber was a bit ordinary, nothing special.
Accompaniment: The tofu had a bit of an odd taste, just average.
Soup: Bamboo shoots and enoki mushrooms, quite tasty. The bamboo shoots were rich and tasted very fresh and sweet.
The white rice was decent, not too wet or soft, just right.
For the drink, I chose: South African Rooibos Tea (iced), which has a very rich flavor, caffeine-free, perfect for the evening!
Dessert: Jasmine Green Tea Jelly, not too sweet, with a subtle jasmine fragrance, quite nice!

▶️ Environment
🔹 The interior seating is spacious, with plenty of seats, estimated to accommodate around 20-30 people.
🔹 The decor is quite homey, though some areas look a bit worn, showing signs of age.
🔹 Tableware is provided with the meal.

▶️ Thoughtful Reminders
🔹 Upon entering, you will be guided to a seat, with a menu to fill out at the table, and you order at the counter.
🔹 Payment after the meal can be made via mobile payment (Taiwan Pay, Jkopay, AllPay), but there is no LINE Pay.

▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 The meal itself isn’t particularly surprising, and the price isn’t very cheap. At nearly NT$300 for a set meal, the value for money isn’t high, and overall, it feels quite average.