At the new home-style restaurant on Section 4 of Bade Road, still in its trial operation phase, the standard of the dishes, pricing, and dining atmosphere all reflect a remarkably mature approach.

This time, dining with family, we were a group of seven. The environment of the restaurant is simple and cozy. The herbal tea provided by the owner is not the commonly seen canned tea, but rather brewed in-house, carrying a faint herbal fragrance that is refreshing and helps cleanse the palate, becoming a highlight that everyone praised at the table that day.

The menu also features business lunch and bento options, which are very convenient for nearby office workers and families.

Scallion Oil Chicken: Served as a cold dish, the chicken is tender with a rich scallion oil aroma. However, due to its high chilliness, it feels somewhat jarring, resembling biting into ice cubes, slightly affecting the sweetness of the meat. If it could be slightly warmed, it would get closer to a golden ratio of texture.

Grilled Lunch Fish: The portion of fish is substantial, and it catches the eye as soon as it’s served. The skin is crispy and fragrant from high-temperature roasting, while the fish inside remains tender and juicy. Eating it plain allows you to enjoy the natural sweetness of the fish, while pairing it with pepper salt enhances the savory flavor, and adding lemon brings an added freshness and acidity, with each combination presenting different layers of taste.

Basil Omelet: The omelet is thick and fluffy, revealing a delicate structure when cut. The aroma of basil is infused within, making it simple yet enjoyable.

Golden Sand Tofu: Universally agreed upon as a must-order! The tofu, fried to a golden, crispy exterior, still retains a silky and delicate inside. Biting into it presents a dual contrast of crispy and tender; once coated with salty egg yolk sauce, the texture instantly elevates, flavorful and rich, with distinct grains, making it impossible to stop eating when paired with white rice. This dish can be regarded as a "white rice thief."

Salty Egg Bitter Melon: The bitterness is balanced by the salty egg, maintaining a crisp texture, offering a refreshing yet deep side dish. The rich flavor of the salty egg cleverly neutralizes the bitterness, adding warmth and depth to this dish.

Seasonal Fat Intestines: A representative of strong home-style cooking, quite impressive as the green beans are deep-fried together with fat intestines and then stir-fried with minced garlic and chili. It appears simple, but the skill of cooking and seasoning is immediately felt upon tasting. The green bean skin has a slight wrinkle, preserving its crispness and the juicy sweetness with no greasiness. The fat intestines are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a compelling aroma, and the strong garlic flavor brings out the richness of the intestines while highlighting the freshness of the green beans, with a slight spiciness that makes one want to keep eating—no wonder the white rice disappears without notice.

Three Cup Pork Hocks: The aroma wafts as soon as it’s served, with the scents of basil, soy sauce, and sesame oil boiling in a steaming pot. The pork hocks are braised until soft and flavorful, rich in collagen, and have a chewy texture that is simultaneously rich yet not overwhelming. Although it has more bones and a slightly smaller portion, the flavor is quite brilliant, with rich, layered sauce that keeps you coming back for more.

Shredded Pork Fried Rice: Each grain is distinct, bringing a satisfying wok aroma, enjoyable even when eaten alone.

Ginger Clam Soup: The clear broth combines the sweetness of clams with the spiciness of ginger, warming and comforting. The clam meat is plump and delicious with no hint of fishiness. Although I barely got to taste it due to everyone diving in, the fresh ocean flavor and refreshing ginger aroma left a deep impression.

Each dish showcases sincerity and a taste of home, with reasonable prices and hearty portions, making it suitable for family gatherings or friends’ meet-ups. Even though it’s still in trial operation, the overall performance is already quite stable, far from the feel of a newly opened restaurant; instead, it carries the steadiness and familiarity of an established place.

Jia Yu Xiaoguan follows the "practical route" that touches the heart, making you look forward to the next visit. Being able to enjoy such thoughtfully prepared dishes at this price point undoubtedly inspires a heartfelt, "Amazing!"

"Jia Yu Restaurant" is a cozy eatery that specializes in authentic Taiwanese home-style cuisine. From the moment you walk in and feel the clean and bright environment to the familiar dishes served at the table, it instantly gives you a sense of home-cooked meals. There's nothing flashy or pretentious about it, but you can feel the effort and care put into each dish. A special mention goes to the licorice tea offered in the restaurant, which is very refreshing, soothing, and makes for an excellent pairing with Taiwanese dishes.

"Scallion Oil Chicken"
Served as a cold dish, the chicken is tender, and the scallion oil aroma is just right. However, it is a bit cold when served, and it would be closer to perfection if it were slightly warmed.

"Grilled Mullet"
A satisfying dish with a generous portion and fresh fish. The skin is perfectly grilled while the inside retains its tender moisture, making it an indispensable classic on any Taiwanese dining table.

"Basil Omelet"
The eggs are soft and fluffy, infused with the fragrance of basil, bringing out a slight peppery and refreshing taste that's both simple and incredibly tempting to have bite after bite.

My personal favorite is the "Salted Egg Tofu."
This dish is crafted with great attention to detail, featuring crispy outside and tender inside tofu, coated with a rich salted egg yolk sauce. It's incredibly flavorful and undoubtedly the MVP of this meal.

"Salted Egg Bitter Melon"
This dish is subjective in taste preference. The bitter melon retains its crunchiness, while the richness of the salted egg slightly balances out the bitterness, making it a refreshing yet complex side dish.

"Three Cup Pork Trotter"
A standout dish, the pork trotter is stewed to tender perfection without losing its elasticity, rich in collagen and flavor. Unfortunately, the portion is a bit small, leaving you wanting more. The basil and sauce enhance the overall aroma significantly.

"Shredded Pork Fried Rice"
With a strong wok aroma, the rice grains are distinct and well-salted, making it a great fried rice that can be enjoyed on its own without any side dishes.

Finally, the "Ginger Clam Soup"
Perfectly wraps up the meal, with a clear broth infused with ginger and a hint of the sea, warm and soothing for the stomach, leaving you feeling comfortable all over.

Overall, "Jia Yu Restaurant" delivers on the quality of dishes, seasoning, and pricing, making it a suitable warm spot for family gatherings and friends’ get-togethers. The food here doesn't seek to be extravagant, but each dish carries a taste of home, making you want to visit again and indulge in those familiar Taiwanese flavors.