九份萬事如意餐廳 — Restaurant in New Taipei

The hotel owner highly recommended this nearby private kitchen—a hidden gem of simple home-based cooking with minimal decor. The owner, also the chef, resides on-site, preparing his favorite dishes. Formerly a chef at a Taipei restaurant, he decided to venture out on his own. His grilling skills, especially with ribs and fish, are impressive. Tonight, we were fortunate to savor his enormous and incredibly tasty grilled spare ribs, though a touch longer on the grill would enhance tenderness. The grilled cod fish, sourced from the South Pole's deep sea, was an out-of-this-world experience—small yet remarkably flavorful and perfectly complemented by salt and pepper. The grilled giant squid, paired with a dipping salt and pepper, was a hot and delectable delight. The pan-fried tofu and egg with vegetables and cheese was equally satisfying. Overall, a fantastic meal, and the chef, David, was amiable enough to join us for drinks after dinner. If you plan to visit, make sure to call and book in advance, as the limited seating...

Great tasting home cooked dishes with local produce. Friendly owner/chef. We were a group of three adults and we ordered three mains: vegetable tofu omelette, fresh whole grilled fish and grilled squid. The tofu omelette dish was an absolute crowd pleaser and the squid was grilled to perfection. A little pricey considering that we only had 2 proteins and a veggie dish but we didn’t mind too much because the quality...

Really nice food and great views. We sat outside during a heat wave because we were not fans of the inside decor or atmosphere, but the food more than made up for this. Although a bit less oil could definitely be used with the egg. The beef and especially the fish were outstanding!!! Food is 4.4 stars. Location is a 4.8, decor and...