虎炊稻 Höo Triptown 臺菜沙龍｜鄰近西門俥亭或墾丁假期收費停車場｜不接待中大型犬 — Restaurant in Hengchun

A real gem hidden in a dark alley. Not a place that a western tourist would find easily but if you do you'll be in for a great treat. The food is an exquisite traditional cuisine with exotic torch ups. The fried tofu with egg yolk is a rich creamy explosion of flavors but still mild on the taste and in good harmony. The carrot cheese cake is a "bit of an American approach", Jerry explained to me adding the cake is homemade by himself. The touch of nuts, cinnamon and rosemary add up to a very delicious dessert. Cocktails are all made with traditional Taiwanese touch ups, such as rice milk or tea etc. The decor is very welcoming and the place is lovely with a young local crowd. All of which are blessed and protected by the watchful eyes of Lord Tiger, whose shrine welcomes you into...

My friends highly recommended this place so we were happy to finally make it. Unfortunately it was a disappointment. Our dishes were mostly bland and boring. The soup was not hot as it should be and the dishes generally lacked seasoning. We have eaten similar dishes at other establishments which were far more memorable and less expensive. The place would be overpriced for what it is. Lastly, as for restaurant hygiene, there is no hand soap in the bathroom which is a big red flag. I picture staff relieving themselves and not being able to wash their hands — definitely an unsettling image as I eat my food. (I asked for some soap and was told by the waiter they don’t have soap for that bathroom). Maybe the restaurant was having an off day but either way I would...

Finally got a chance to try out 虎炊稻! The staff was incredibly nice and thoughtful, making sure every detail was perfect from start to finish, checking in frequently to make sure we were satisfied. The food was yummy as well, capturing the authentic flavors of Taiwan.

Overall, 虎炊稻 offers not just a meal, but a truly memorable experience. can't wait to return and enjoy more of their wonderful hospitality and...