📍 Location and Transportation: Ji Gou Ji is located in the urban area of New Taipei City, near Xindian. The nearest MRT exit is Exit 1 of Qizhang, which is about a 4-minute walk. There is a courtyard at the store entrance for motorcycle parking.

🏠 Space: The interior is clean and simply decorated, but the lighting is somewhat dim. The walls have photos of the dishes along with handwritten introductions and dining rules. There are 30 spacious seats available, and utensils can be self-served at the center of the store, with free iced tea (which is a bit sweet) provided.

💰 Ordering and Payment: You can order from the menu at the counter after drawing, or scan the QR code to place an order and pay with a credit card or LinePay. (Many compliments from patrons 👏)

🍽️ Meals: It’s a rare occasion to go out for dinner, and I came to this small Japanese restaurant with my child. There weren’t many dine-in customers during the weekday dinner time, but there were quite a few delivery drivers picking up orders, indicating it’s a popular spot. I had previously tried the Mapo Tofu rice bowl and thought it was pretty good, though a bit spicy for kids, so today we ordered a less common dish—Dry Udon noodles.
Parent-Child Udon (Dry): This dish is similar to the Parent-Child rice bowl, just with the main carbohydrate replaced by udon noodles. The udon absorbs the broth well and is very chewy. The tender chicken comes in 5-6 small pieces, accompanied by smooth egg and stir-fried onion. The portion is sufficient, but personally, I found the sauce a bit salty.
Vegetables: Blanched water spinach, reasonably priced.
Overall Rating: The pricing is reasonable, and there are quite a few meal options. If it were closer to home, I could see myself frequenting this place.