This is a Taiwanese restaurant located in Shinjuku.
The restaurant is located in a commercial area where Yodobashi Camera and restaurants are densely packed together. It’s situated in a building that houses several restaurants.
It's on the third floor of a mixed-use building. It has an impression of being newly built, so it's relatively easy to get inside.
The interior of the restaurant features simple walls made of bare concrete.
A functional layout with tables arranged in a neat manner.
The lunch menu features prices mainly in the range of 880 yen.
There are also classic Chinese dishes such as chicken pork ribs and mapo tofu. Additionally, there are Taiwanese dishes like pork ribs rice and chicken leg rice.
In addition to seasonal menus and limited-time dishes, this day we mainly served standard items.
The content received is,
■Taiwan Ribs Ramen (880 yen)
This is a ramen dish in the style of Taiwanese street food, featuring traditional pork ribs as its main ingredient.
It is, in essence, a soy sauce-based soup. However, due to its Chinese influence, it has a slightly cloudy appearance. Its flavor is more intense and profound compared to typical Japanese or Chinese dishes.
In terms of seasoning and the quality of the noodles, it's quite decent.
However, the main pork ribs are truly authentic. Pork ribs refer to pork spareribs, which are typically meat with bones that is fried.
The meat is quite large in size, and it has a well-fixed bone.
The ease of eating is also a key consideration; the bones are cut off and fried separately.
The seasoning is just salt and pepper; there isn’t any special flavor addition. However, the fat content is moderate, so it’s quite delicious.
It was quickly prepared, making it a highly accomplished piece of pork ribs.
Other ingredients besides the pork ribs are often served in quantities of cooked mulberry vegetables.
In addition to ramen, there's also a salad, making this a slightly healthier lunch option.
Although the price of the noodles seems a bit high, considering that this place is located in Nishinishi-Kawachi and the quality is also high, the price is reasonable.
A recommended authentic Taiwanese restaurant in Shinjuku.
This is a Taiwanese restaurant located in Shinjuku.
The restaurant is located in a commercial area where Yodobashi Camera and various dining establishments are concentrated. It is situated in a building that houses several dining options.
It's on the third floor of a mixed-use building, but it gives off an impression of being newly built, making it relatively easy to enter.
The interior of the restaurant features simple walls made of exposed concrete.
A functional layout with tables arranged in rows.
The lunch menu features prices mainly in the range of 880 yen.
There are also classic Chinese dishes like chicken pork ribs and pork leg rice, as well as Taiwanese dishes such as pork ribs rice and chicken leg rice.
Additionally, as seasonal menu items, there are Hechi's Taiwanese-style stir-fries and Kanzhoyoume (both priced at 1,180 yen each). These are authentic Taiwanese dishes.
What was received is,
■ルーロー飯（680日元）
This is a dish of cooked pork butt served over rice, a famous local specialty of Taiwan.
The side dishes include half a boiled egg, one piece of takuan, katsueyaki, and boiled chinjenga.
Taiwan has been under Japanese rule for a long time, so Japanese culture has influenced its food culture. I particularly enjoy takoyaki. When you enter the restaurant, it gives a somewhat luxurious impression.
Even though the takoyaki does seem like something from Japan, it is widely consumed in Asian countries.
The taste is quite unique. The pork consists of both the fatty parts of the rose meat, which are cut into angular pieces, and the finer cuts of the meat. It has a rich and satisfying umami flavor. The seasoning is moderately adjusted to suit Japanese tastes, but it still retains a authentic local flavor that is truly remarkable.
Personally, I would have preferred that the Wu Xiang powder be used more effectively to bring out the authentic flavor of the dish. However, it seems that this approach isn't favored by Japanese people who are not accustomed to eating such dishes. It seems like they are aiming for a balance between different elements in the dish.
The side dishes are all well-prepared. The fried eggs follow a Taiwanese style with firm yolks.
The Takanazuke does not have any sour taste, nor does it have any spiciness.
The chinjeng vegetables are cooked using fresh produce. The inclusion of a single stem of bean sprouts adds an overseas-like charm and generosity, which in turn makes it even more attractive.
The salad is made primarily from cabbage, mixed with watercress, carrots, peppers, and other ingredients. It is drizzled with sesame dressing.
The vegetables are of excellent freshness. In a restaurant managed by foreigners, such quality is truly remarkable.
It’s cheaper than other menus, but I think it’s a more worthwhile lunch option.
■漁丸（350日元）
This is the menu written on the whiteboard.
ルーロー飯にはスープも付いていますが、追加料金を払えばそれを選ぶこともできます。
Generally, it is called “Yoshimaru Yu”.
It contains fish fillets. The fish used is whitefish, and it has a texture similar to kama-bon, making it delicious.
Not only are there tofu balls, but there is also a lot of vegetables included, such as chard, green onions, and celery.
In Taiwanese soups, cilantro and celery are used as aromatic accents. Therefore, this cooking method is quite authentic.
This menu item costs 350 yen, which might seem a bit high. However, the quality is excellent. If you want to enjoy delicious lunches, this restaurant is definitely worth considering.
It's easy to eat, yet it has a distinct taste of Taiwanese cuisine. It's a perfect balance of taste.
And yet, the variety of menus is extensive, allowing you to choose between classics and interesting options. That's quite a advantage, isn't it?
Although the price seems a bit high, considering the location in Nishinishi-Koshu, the quality is also very good. So, I think the price is reasonable.
This is a recommended Taiwanese restaurant in Shinjuku.
