Kaihanchuan Restaurant at Zhonghe Global Mall

We don't really like spicy food (like Sichuan or Hunan cuisine), so visiting "Kaihanchuan Restaurant" was a pleasant surprise. Knowing that it would be crowded during the New Year’s holiday and that reservations were no longer available, we decided to arrive early at the Zhonghe Global Mall location to try our luck. Fortunately, we were lucky. It seemed that dinner had just started, and there was a table available right by the entrance. We had to order the "Four-Person Set Menu" for 3,288 NT dollars, with a minimum charge of 600 NT dollars per person, which fulfilled our need even with five people.

We highly recommend the "Four-Person Set Menu," which includes 6 dishes, 1 soup, and a dessert. There are non-spicy dishes available, and even the dishes that are not spicy are very tasty. We finished everything, not just because we were hungry. Here are some highlights from the dishes we ordered. Please refer to the photos.

(1) Cold dish, choose 1 from 3: “Mouthwatering Chicken” - All cold dishes are spicy, but this one is really appetizing.
(2) Dry pot, choose 1 from 2: “Crispy Rice with Shrimp” - The crispy rice can be eaten like a snack with dipping sauce, which is nice.
(3) Vegetables, choose 1 from 3: “Seasonal Vegetables - Spinach” - Garlic stir-fried spinach, very delicious.
(4) Egg and tofu, choose 1 from 2: “Tear-Inducing Egg” - Both the egg and tofu are spicy; we chose the egg. Sautéed with small chili peppers and fried egg, it has a mildly spicy, crispy texture; a very special egg dish.
(5) New Year special, choose 2 from 3: “Bean Crushed Cod” - This is an excellent cooking method for cod, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
(6) New Year special, choose 2 from 3: “Generous Pork Ribs” (4 pieces) - The ribs are grilled to perfection, and the meat easily separates from the bone.
(7) Soup, choose 1 from 3: “Fresh and Sweet Pork Ribs Soup with Bamboo Shoots” - Very fresh and sweet, the ribs and bamboo shoots are delicious.
(8) Dessert: “Purple Rice and Red Bean Soup” (small) - A perfect end to the dinner.

In summary, a very fulfilling New Year dinner.

🔹 Spicy Preserved Egg Tofu $100

• Savory with a hint of spiciness, it was my first time ordering this and surprisingly goes well with rice!

🔸 Matsusaka Pork with Water Lily $290

• It’s a bit dry and tough when you bite into it, which is a bit disappointing.

🔹 Golden Beauty Legs $290

• Actually, it’s golden sand bamboo shoots wrapped in salted egg yolk, which I personally really like.

🔸 Plum Sauce Chicken $320

• The chicken tastes fried but isn’t dry; the sauce is sweet and tangy, and I order it every time I come.

🔹 Shrimp Omelette $340

• The egg is very tender, but inside there are not only shrimp but also something similar to crab sticks, which I'm not a fan of.

🔸 Fried Silver Thread Rolls (Complimentary for Birthdays)

• Tastes average, the outer skin is a bit dry but not too greasy.

🔅 Vinegar drink will be included with the meal, and refills are free after you finish.
🔅 They will ask each table if there are any birthdays for the month.

🍽 Opening hours: Kaifancai Restaurant, Zhonghe Global Store
📍 122 Section 3, Zhongshan Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City, 4th Floor, Global Shopping Center, 235
🕰 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:30
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🥢 I’ve eaten here several times and try different dishes each time, and this time I made a few new discoveries.

🍗 The plum sauce chicken ($320) continues to perform consistently. The chicken is tender, and the sauce is sweet and sour; I order it every time with no hesitation.
🧄 For the first time, I ordered the spicy century egg and tofu ($100), which is very good with rice! It's salty and fragrant with a bit of heat, perfect for pairing with white rice.
🍞 The deep-fried silver thread rolls (birthday gift) were fine on their own, but I think the outer skin could be crispier for more texture.
🍤 The shrimp omelet ($340) is not my favorite; the addition of something resembling imitation crab sticks somewhat affects the overall taste.
🥬 The Matsusaka pork with water lily ($290) was slightly overcooked this time, making it a bit dry and tough, which is unfortunate.
🍖 The golden fried chicken leg ($290) is actually made with bamboo shoots and turned out unexpectedly well, coated in salted egg yolk.
🥟 The golden ingot taro puffs ($360) were a bit different from what I expected; the larger pieces were relatively tasteless, while the smaller ones were decent.

This place plays it safe, leaning towards flavors that can be adjusted in spiciness. It's convenient for group dining but on the pricier side, making it just right for occasional cravings.😌