The areas surrounding the Taichung MRT (TMRT) are dotted with many cozy cafes and boutique eateries. In this issue, we’re about to discover some of the most insanely over-the-top delicacies from Wenxin Yinghua to Feng-le Park, which are just a stroll away from the TMRT stations. Come and join us on this gastronomic adventure that will fill your stomach to the brim!
Giant oysters freshly delivered straight from the source
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Shogon Masion is a beloved izakaya-style dining bar frequented by Taichung,s most discerning foodies. It offers a wide variety of menu options from yakitori skewers, beef tataki (thinly sliced raw beef), grilled chicken wings to seafood dishes. Pairing these delicacies with sake makes one feel as much at home as in Japan.
The highlight you can never miss is the freshly delivered giant oysters that burst with sweetness. Reservations are required for this rare delicacy as it is not available daily.
Shogon Masion Izakaya (Wenxin branch)
Add : No. 93, Section 3, Wenxin Rd., Xitun Dist., Taichung City
(200 meters from Wenxin Yinghua Station)
Tel : 04-23177243
Business hours : 18:00~01:30 (Mon.-Thurs.) / 17:30~01:30 (Fir.-Sun.)
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Meaty Japanese donburis and massive pudding mountain
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Choice Beef Short Rib Donburi.
Arashiyama Gyukatsu specializes in the trendiest Japanese deep-fried beef cutlets. Their signature Choice Beef Short Rib Donburi boasts flavorful and chewy textures, while the Grilled Beef Plate & Steak Combo, topped with quality chuck steak and short plate, offers a multi-layered meaty delight. If you are a meat lover, don,t forget to upgrade for an extra indulgence!
To conclude the meal, don,t miss the highly recommended nostalgic Japanese Pudding, available in single servings or a massive, shareable“Pudding Mountain”enough for groups of up to 10 people (reservations are required).
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Over-the-top Japanese Pudding Mountain.
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Arashiyama Gyukatsu (Nantun-Dadun Branch)
Add : No. 255, Dadun 11th St., Nantun Dist., Taichung City
(600 meters from Wenxin Forest Park Station)
Tel : 04-23100777
Business hours :
11:30~14:00 / 17:00~20:30（Mon.-Fri.）
11:30~14:30 / 17:00~20:30（Sat.-Sun.）
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Handmade noodles overflowing with a whole lobster!
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Over-the-top vermicelli overflowing with a whole lobster, oysters, and mussels.
Satisfy Noodles offers traditional vermicelli enriched by a savory broth of dried bonito and fresh vegetables. Apart from plain noodles, there are options like pork intestine, oyster, chicken meatball, and fish ball flavors. You can also try the assorted bowl that features all these signature toppings.
Apart from the regular menu, there is a hidden over-the-top rendition brimming with a whole lobster, oysters, and mussels. Be sure to reserve in advance for an extravagant feast.
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Satisfy Noodles
Add : No. 306, Wenxin South 3rd Rd., Nantun Dist.,
Taichung City (450 meters from Feng-le Park Station)
Tel : 04-24719061
Business hours:
11:00~14:30 /16:30~20:00（Mon.-Fri.）
11:00~20:30（Sat.-Sun.）
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Oversized croissant larger than your palm
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Palais Boulangerie,s croissants are crisp and flaky.
This bakery's buttery, fragrant croissants are a must-try for pastry lovers. It boasts a wide range of croissants, ranging from the popular crisp pressed croissants, croissant cinnamon roll, to seasonal specialties like strawberry croissants.
Especially hard to resist is the signature gigantic croissant, which is approximately the size of five regular ones and available by reservation only. It smells so tantalizing that one cannot help but devour it all in one go!
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Palais Boulangerie offers a wide variety of bakery items.
Palais Boulangerie (Daye Branch)
Add : No.188, Daye Rd., Nantun Dist., Taichung City
(400 meters from Shui-an Temple Station)
Tel : 04-23273268
Business hours : 10:00~20:00
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