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| - Summary: efficient service and sense of "old-school-classic-but-clean" makes this a great place to grab a *small* bite for a reasonable price... dishes are fresh and flavourful, but it's not going to fill you if you're a big eater.
Top Must-Get: minced pork/braised pork
Top Regret: trying to get full here
I consider this my go-to Taiwanese-fusion restaurant in this part of town! Parking can be a pain, since it's in a little plaza (and the restaurant itself is small and fills up quickly during peak hours), but they get the food quality right.
SERVICE
Has been hit or miss.among me and my friends here. I find that they're on point, friendly and efficient - but I know that hasn't always been the experience (my friends have gotten glares, impatient sighs, and borderline cut-eye when ordering at times, and I'm not entirely sure why).
They open promptly at 11 though, and the general vibe is very homely and welcoming. The store just looks inviting - they did a great job renovating it.
FOOD
I usually go with the minced pork or braised pork, and really should start trying something new, because while I LIKE the dishes, I feel like they aren't reaching their FULL potential.
Braised Pork: So the rice is slightly soggy, but besides that, you get about 5 - 6 slices of tender, juicy pork, each with a fair amount of flavourful fat on the meat (okay, so don't get this if you're watching your saturated fats), and there's just the right kick of spice.
The "ham suen choi" or 'salty sour veggie' is not something I usually enjoy, but it was really good here, and they also sprinkle on crunchy little somethings that just complete the dish. Besides the soggy rice and the fact that it takes me about 8 bites to finish the dish, I was really happy with it.
Minced Pork and Sausage: To be honest, I didn't LOVE the sausage - it lacked flavour. But this dish comes out super fast and I imagine it's because it's one of their more popular ones. The minced pork is nicely seasoned though, and mixes in really well with the rice. Again, 7 spoonfuls top for me to finish, but those are 7 glorious spoonfuls.
In the ultimate nod to quality over quantity, I give this 3.5 rounded to 4 stars. More consistency with the service and a more generous portion size would make me more comfortable with the rating, but those bites of pork do make it worth it.
(Put another way, it's 4.5 stars if you're just looking to satisfy a pork flavour itching, 2.5 stars if you're hungry with a big appetite.)
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