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Ding Wang has been one of the hottest (in terms of popularity) hot pot restaurants in Taiwan for the past few years. The restaurant originated in Taichung, became extremely popular, and subsequently expanded to the culinary big leagues of Taipei. … Continue reading
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Sun cakes are rather simple pastries that also happen to be uniquely Taiwanese. To be more precise, sun cakes are indigenous to Taichung, whose name literally means the ‘center/middle of Taiwan’. Whenever anyone returns from a visit to Taichung, or … Continue reading
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My family’s previous experience was at Pearl Castle Richmond Centre was positive enough for us to choose to visit its only other current location (on Sexsmith/Alexandra) after foolishly and unsuccessfully trying to secure a walk-in table at Sushi Hachi on … Continue reading
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When did I visit this place? Two, three months ago? I honesty do not remember. What I can recall is how much my wife, daughter, son, and I enjoyed our meal there. Like so many of the local Taiwanese restaurants, … Continue reading
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It’s funny how a different perspective and proper context quickly alters one’s prior opinions. I was quite enamored with the food I was served at Dinesty’s Richmond location the first few times that I dined there. I thought that it … Continue reading
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Great Wall Mongolian BBQ – Mongolian BBQ is a Taiwanese culinary invention that I thought was long dead before I moved here. I think the last time I had Mongolian BBQ was sometime in the early-to-mid 90′s when I was … Continue reading
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Bubbling Bubble Tea House - This reveiw will be an extremely short take. I was waiting for takeout from Spicy House next door, so I thought I’d get some bubble tea from the Korean bubble tea place called Bubbling Bubble Tea … Continue reading
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There is a class of restaurants in Taiwan where the owner tries to impose his/her own philosophies, ideologies, world views, and personality on the diners who visit his/her restaurant. The owner is usually charismatic, often spewing out his or her … Continue reading
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Ding Tai Fung is probably the most famous restaurant in Taiwan. There are always lineups at its numerous locations around Taipei. Of the people that are in the constant queues in front of their branches, I would say that more … Continue reading
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I’m not a big noodle fan. If I’m given the choice between a rice dish or a noodle dish, I will almost always choose the rice dish. Most of the time, I order noodle dishes/bowls because I’m more interested in … Continue reading
