Life between trips

I was a little surprised that the taxi driver didn’t know this Michelin-starred restaurant, even after I mentioned it was famous. He had to pull up Google Maps to find the location—so much for local recognition! Once seated, we ordered the baked lobster in cheese cream sauce . The lobster was impressively large and came with noodles for HKD 620 . Freshness was undeniable, but the flavor leaned toward the bland side, which seems to be a theme here. Next came a tomato potato fish soup broth —wholesome and slightly creamy, reminding me of Melben’s crab noodle soup back in Singapore. However, it carried a faint fishy aftertaste. The bamboo clam stir-fry with ginger and scallion was interesting. Instead of steaming, they removed the meat and stir-fried it dry with aromatics. Personally, I prefer the Singapore style—steamed, with a slurp-worthy sauce. The standout dish for me? Salt and pepper tofu . It was perfection—soft inside, with a paper-thin crust seasoned delicately with salt and pep...

No. 17-2, Huaxi St, Wanhua District, Taipei City, Taiwan 108 We are quite familiar with this dish. In Singapore, we call it kong bak bao. The difference is that our 3 layer pork is braised till tender and mixed with spring onions and coriander.  In Taiwan, its the 3 layer pork, coriander, peanut powder and pickles. It works surprisingly well for this dish. It makes it all the more flavourful and delicious. It within walking distance from Wong's broth another michelin star lu rou fan. 

 108, Taiwan, Taipei City, Wanhua District, Huaxi St, 17之4號攤位153號 This is one of the Michelin Lu rou fan. And it worthy of its michelin. Price is also highly reasonable.  The braised meat is so soft and tender that it melts in your mouth. I should have order the same HUGE size as Hubs. I was pretty impressed with Formosa Chang  鬍鬚張魯肉飯 on the last trip to Taipei. But this one is the one i go for sure.  The sides are delicious as well. But you must you must eat the braised pork rice. Also within the vicinity is another michelin star food you must try. Yuan Fang Guabao.