皿富器食 — Restaurant in Hsinchu

located near the main attraction of hsinchu (big city), this quaint restaurant is allegedly a hot spot for families and friends who must reserve a week in advance for a table.

the unique seating arrangement was my first impression of the place as i was asked to take off my shoes to sit in the japanese style tatami corner with my family. interestingly, the kids menu is what caught my attention as i proceeded to realize the ramen was a kids-menu-exclusive item as well as the 黑色炸雞. i spent much of my meal looking at my cousins meal, jealous of their kid privilege and shocked at the adult portions they were given. i believe the best part of this place is their dessert, specifically the shaved ice in the attached photo. overall, i’d recommend this place for their dessert and japanese...

An interesting cafe that serve Food & Dessert. Surprisingly their dessert is nice , although the flavour is not strong their combination packs a punch, strawberries for it sourness, cream cheese for it's slight saltiness, shaved ice with red bean in between and matcha sprinkle on the outside plus 2 sauce (milk & matcha), now this makes it perfectly balanced with a play of flavour and makes it worth it. Service is top notch with all waitress serving, as a theme I believe and they do know how to take care of customers, offering plain water with mint leaves which is something different & unique. The waitress taking order was the best in service & hospitality. Good outdoor location for photo...

Visit this cute restaurant in the alley for dinner. The braised duck with bean sauce was a bit too salty, but I do like their idea to pair with the traditional bread unique in Hsinchu. Stir-fried squid with escargot was appetizing. We enjoyed this dish a lot. I also do appreciate their side dishes: peanuts with squids, picked cucumber, bitter gourd salad/ salad with sesame salad, pepper chicken soup and fruits. Combo + NT120: my choice of osmanthus honey tea and caramel crème brûlée (the...