Xiao Dao Tian is quite famous in Hsinchu, with such high popularity that it has almost become part of the dining threshold. The waiting time on-site is long, and without an early reservation, it’s easy to be disappointed; this raises the overall expectations before being seated.

“Karaage Chicken Pancake”
The karaage chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, well-seasoned, and is the most consistent dish in the restaurant. The scrambled eggs are also quite good, soft and easy to eat; the salad is fresh without any unnecessary burden. Unfortunately, the pancake itself significantly drags down the whole plate, with a dry texture that lacks moisture and aroma, tasting somewhat like it was reheated from frozen, creating a contrast with the aforementioned side dishes. 🥞

In terms of drinks, the “Hojicha Milk”
has a decent hojicha aroma, but the sweetness is a bit high, easily overshadowing the tea flavor. The “Matcha Milk” is relatively balanced, with a clear presence of matcha, and overall is smooth, making it the safer choice. 🍵

“Signature Karaage Chicken”
The karaage chicken remains delicious and consistent, with a crispy yet not greasy skin, and the juices are well-preserved. The accompanying sweet potato fries are ordinary, with sweetness and texture within expected ranges, offering no additional points.

In summary, Xiao Dao Tian’s “Karaage Chicken” indeed has strength, and the drinks are at a certain standard; however, the pancake's performance is very poor. If you're visiting for the karaage chicken and light drink options, the experience is acceptable; but given the long wait time, the overall satisfaction still has room for improvement. It’s recommended to make early reservations and choose items centered around the karaage chicken to better align with actual expectations.

🔹Pan-seared Chicken Thigh Breakfast 💰270
🔸Signature Fried Chicken Breakfast 💰280
🔹Summer Mango Smoothie 💰180 (Can be used to offset drink purchase by 50 NT)

Today, I came to the famous breakfast place in Hsinchu - Xiao Dao Tian. Last time I came on a weekday, I had to wait for two hours because reservations are not allowed, so I left empty-handed. This time, I finally got seated after a two-hour wait, and I was really moved 🥹.
We ordered two types of breakfast: the pan-seared chicken thigh and the signature fried chicken. The chicken thigh had a crispy exterior and was tender and juicy inside—absolutely great! This breakfast was paired with French toast, which was deliciously sweet when eaten with honey. The signature fried chicken was paired with three round fluffy pancakes; the fried chicken pieces were huge and super crispy, and they oozed juices. The pancakes were quite thick, and I personally found them a bit sticky while chewing (does anyone understand what I mean? 😂, so I didn't really like them). Overall, the breakfast platter was very rich and came with a side salad for a refreshing balance, which I quite liked.
The summer mango smoothie is definitely a must-order here! When it arrived, it was stacked super high—it was quite a sight! It tasted purely of mango sweetness, perfect for quenching thirst on a hot summer day!

My favorite restaurant in Hsinchu. It is indeed the famous brunch in Hsinchu.
It’s been a long time since I’ve had a brunch that I thought was amazing.
There is only on-site waiting, so you may have to wait for a while before you receive a call.
(If you are bored, you can go to the retro sticker machine opposite to take pictures. It is really fun and beautiful!)

Although I have difficulty choosing, I am actually very happy when I see the variety of dishes in the store :D I am not afraid of not being able to order what I like.

What to eat today 📝
𓌉𓇋 Spicy Kimchi Chicken Thigh Sandwich $240
·My friend said it was delicious, but the whole toast was wet at the end of the meal (?🤣

𓌉𓇋 Tang Yang Chicken Waffles $280
·The contents are waffles, lettuce salad, scrambled eggs and fried tangyang chicken. This tangyang chicken is so delicious that I still miss it. It’s crispy, juicy and nearly perfect. I love it more than the waffles. The waffles are also soft and delicious. ! Paired with cream and honey, it’s salty and sweet. I like it very much.

𓌉𓇋 Salted Milk Candy Banana Waffles $230
·(It was so delicious that I didn’t take a picture of myself⋯) For those of my friend who can’t accept waffles with salty food, you can order a waffle individually. This salted milk sugar banana waffle is very rich in layers and is not overly sweet with fresh cream on top. It also has a salty aroma that goes very well with the banana aroma! Makes a great after-dinner snack

𖠚ᐝ Banana sesame milk $160
·It’s a very rich cup just by looking at it. It’s beaten very carefully. It actually tastes more like sesame than banana. It’s great for brunch!