On Friday evening, come to draw a number after work. I personally think on average you wait about three minutes for a group—there were actually quite a few number skips in between.

This was my first time trying the "Diao Min" sour fish with pickled vegetables. I can’t eat spicy, but I can eat sour, and this time both soup bases had a bit, but mainly I had the tomato base.

Personally, I highly recommend the shrimp paste, their meatballs, and the fish skin! Especially the fish skin—make sure to eat it right when it comes to the table while the soup base is still hot; it’s really delicious!

As for the tomato soup, I think it’s pretty standard—not too special, but not disappointing either.

What surprised me the most was the fish skin paired with the tomato soup base. The fish skin has a part that’s tender and a part that’s slightly crispy, which I really liked!

Also, their duck blood is actually quite good, but you really have to eat it while it's hot—once it cools down, the texture decreases quite a bit.

This time, my total spent was about 450 per person, which was significantly lower than expected. I originally thought it would be close to a thousand, but in reality, I wasn’t too full. Compared to other spicy hot pot places, it’s relatively budget-friendly.

Overall, I would still consider returning, as long as there aren’t too many people waiting for too long, I am willing to accept.

I've eaten it probably ten times since I opened Diaomin.
(I have eaten at different branches)
In fact, I feel that the quality at Ximen is not as good as that at Xinyi.
The branch was opened too hastily and the employees were not well trained.

The amount of soup is different every time I come, and it’s rarely the same.
How little is it? The fish skin cannot be soaked at all.
Not to mention the time of an hourglass, even if you soak it for ten minutes, it still won’t be fully soaked.
There are also branches where the spiciness level is obviously different and cannot be adjusted.
And when ordering food, you have to bring it to the clerk yourself, otherwise no one will bother you. This is an experience I have had several times in Ximen.
(But these don’t have this problem at Xinyi)

Even if the service is bad, I still come here just because I like the taste.
Ah, but it’s true that it’s oily, spicy, and sour.
If you are afraid of the taste being too strong, you can add broth
Or do like me and pick off the peppers right after they are served
Avoid leaving it for a long time to make it more spicy.
Of course, if you like spicy food, you can ask them for chili peppers.
Milk tea is delicious but I wouldn’t order it every time
Free roselle + tangerine peel tea is very healthy and enough to drink
If you don’t want to drink something hot, you can ask the store clerk for ice water.
The craze is over now
There is no need to queue before 5:30 on weekdays and you can sit down directly
(Not sure about later)
But you don’t have to wait to be seated directly. You still have to wait for a while for the meal⋯

Before going to Diao Min Pickled Fish, I did enough research and finally realized that my stomach couldn’t hold it.

How did Diao Min create the "pickled fish" craze? According to Business Weekly reports, the founder discovered in Chengdu, Sichuan, China that although the locals loved boiled fish, Taiwanese businessmen only loved pickled fish, so he independently developed the production process of pickled fish. Starting from Taichung, it has become the only one in Taiwan so far. 6 stores.

You still have to queue up when you arrive at the venue, and there is an online page for the last number. The dining environment is quite spacious and comfortable, even if it is only 2 people, it can seat 4 people, which is commendable! If it is some chain restaurant brands, I am afraid that more seats will be crammed in.

Today’s meal🍴(👍denotes recommendation)
Pickled Fish (Zhongsheng) $638
Snowflake Cow $99
Hourglass crispy fish skin $90
👍Papa cucumber $60
👍Tough fried chicken $150
👍God-level milk tea $60

It was my first time to eat pickled fish, and I was really looking forward to it! As a result, as soon as I went out, the rain in the sky was like a leaking faucet, pouring down continuously. I thought to myself, there should be less people around now, but when I arrived at the store entrance, I saw, wow! We still have to wait for more than 40 groups of people! This takes about two hours! Dear friends, you really have to be mentally prepared when you come here to eat pickled fish!

Okay, let’s talk about this pickled fish. It goes without saying that sauerkraut and fish are the protagonists, but there are some surprises hidden inside! There are a small amount of fungus, enoki mushrooms, broad winter noodles, and the tender pork belly. Remember, if you want to add more toppings, you have to order all the orders the first time, otherwise it will be too late to regret.

Let’s talk about the unexpected surprise – pop cucumber! Although it is simple, it has a peppery and numbing aroma that makes your mouth watery and makes people unable to stop. It’s really unexpectedly delicious!

And the fried chicken is really a must-have! The outer skin is so crispy that you can hear the sound, but the meat inside is tender and juicy. With a little bit of cucumber juice, it has a unique flavor. It is simply an upgraded version of deliciousness!

The last thing I have to mention is the divine milk tea, which is super delicious! We couldn't help but drink two drinks in the store, and when we left, we packed up two more drinks to take away. We really wanted to drink more after drinking.

If you don’t want to pay for a drink, don’t worry, there’s free hibiscus tea waiting for you! This is a good way to relieve sweetness and sourness.

Roselle tea is provided free of charge, self-service, you can make a cup yourself. The sweet and sour taste is like a cool breeze in summer, making you instantly refreshed. The rich taste of pickled fish can sometimes make people a little full, and this roselle tea is like a savior that comes specifically for this. It can easily relieve tiredness and you can eat a few more bites.

Although this trip with pickled fish was a bit bumpy, my taste buds were greatly satisfied. Friends, if you also want to try it, remember to be prepared to queue in advance!

"Don't be a fool, be a villain!" The shop assistants' slogans one after another are exactly the characteristics of this pickled fish restaurant.

This time we came to the Ximen Diaomin Pickled Fish branch. Since it had just opened for more than a month, the lobby on the first floor was still crowded. We took a number and waited in the lobby for more than half an hour before we were seated.

The clerk guided us to the dining area on the second floor. After briefly introducing the meals and side dishes, we were given a reference before ordering. The special thing about this restaurant is that there are only two kinds of main meals, the pickled fish with adjustable spiciness and the non-spicy tomato fish. The rest are the ingredients of the main meal and the side dishes that can be adjusted to taste, because the ingredients are the same as those of the main meal. The main meal is heated and served together, so it can only be ordered with the main meal for the first time, and additional orders cannot be made.

After ordering, the clerk indicated that we could go to the tea area next to us and make our own tea to go with the meal. The store provides cute big cups, you can fill it with roselle flowers and tangerine peel according to your preference, and then add a wave of hot water to make it a refreshing and appetizing tea.

While tasting the tea, side dishes were also served. This time I had cold cucumbers and duck blood. The cold cucumbers were sour, spicy and crispy, which was an appetizer. The duck blood had a thick texture and the slightly spicy marinade was also very fragrant.
Maybe because we ate too fast, it took a while after the side dishes were finished before the main meal of pickled fish was served.

The sour and spicy sauerkraut fish fillet pot is sprinkled with fresh chrysanthemum petals. Although there are as many dried chili peppers as common Sichuan cuisine, the fish fillet is tender and smooth, the sauerkraut is sour, sweet and crispy, and there is also a handful of broad winter noodles inside to absorb the soup. , I think it’s delicious and there’s nothing to be picky about, and the portion is generous.
Although both of us had large appetites, we ended up having to take away the meal. The attitude of the store clerk was also very good (although they were very busy). Whether we added soup halfway through the meal or asked them to take away the meal before checking out, the service attitude was very good. , the meal is packed and reheated after taking it home, and it is still delicious!

It’s a restaurant that’s perfect for a few friends to get together and try something new. Although it may be a temporary trend, I recommend trying it out at least once to see how delicious it is!