Lai Lai Soybean Milk Shop — Restaurant in Taichung

Lai Lai Soybean Milk Shop in Taichung offers a delightful journey into the heart of traditional Taiwanese cuisine, with its most notable feature being the distinctive charred taste of its soybean milk. Located in the vibrant streets of Taichung, this eatery captures the essence of authentic flavours, and while it may not be perfect, it is undoubtedly a must-visit for food enthusiasts. One of the standout items at Lai Lai Soybean Milk Shop is their traditional soybean milk. It possesses a unique and acquired charred taste that sets it apart from other soybean milk vendors in the region. This distinct flavour may not be everyone's cup of tea, but if you appreciate a hint of smokiness in your soymilk, you're in for a treat. One of the highlights of my visit was the egg pancake. It was a delightfully fluffy and savoury companion to the soybean milk. The balance of flavours and textures was spot-on, making it a perfect choice for breakfast or a snack. The beef noodles are another standout item on the menu. The rich and hearty broth complements the tender beef slices, creating a satisfying dish that embodies the heartiness of Taiwanese cuisine. If you're a fan of beef noodles, this one is a must-try. Unfortunately, not every item on the menu lives up to the high standards set by their soybean milk and beef noodles. The fried fritters (油条) and Taro Cake, while flavorful, are disappointingly oily. This excessive oiliness tends to overpower the other flavours, making these options...

This place was ok - things are not made fresh to order so depending on what you choose it might be a bit cold and not so tasty. The shop ladies are pretty friendly and tolerant of horrible / no Chinese but I didn't see any English, you just line up and point at things and they'll cut them up and put on your tray. You could also order things you couldn't see like xiao long bao, mantou, etc. But it was so rushed didn't have time to think about that. I got dan bing (rolled egg pancake), wu tang dou Jiang (soy milk no sugar) and a fried pork pancake which came to 95ntd. The dan bing was not that fresh and a bit flabby and oily but nice enough. Maybe there was specific sauce for it somehwere but not on my table so I ate it plain without the usual sweet thick soy it comes with. The pork pancake had great potential and was deliciously fresh and juicy, but I think the pork was undercooked (see my picture)! I stopped part way through when I realised as it really looked partially raw to me and I wanted to be safe. I also tried the dumplings which were fine but nothing special and quite cold. The soy milk has a very strong beany flavour compared to others. Overall an ok experience. I would come back to try some made to order items but probably not the ones on display unless they were freshly laid out. Note, I went at about 8pm and it...

It was a new experience to try the traditional Taiwanese breakfast on our 2nd day in Xitun District, Taichung City. We walked all the way from our lodging in Sichuan 3rd Street to this shop along Wenxin Road early in the morning before we headed to our booked daytrip meeting place. Good thing that they are open 24 hours, we didn't have to worry about coming too early and having to wait. You get attended to as soon as you walk into the restaurant. You just have to point on their food on display to let them know of your orders. We satisfied our bellies with carbs and egg-filled meal and washed down with dou jiang (soy milk), cold version for my companion and the hot one for me. Your Taiwanese-breakfast is not complete if you don't try this beverage. I got a bit too excited and wanted to try a little bit of everything. I didn't mind as they were just affordable. What I ordered were excessive for just two people - they're quite heavy! We tried to finish them all but we just decided to wrap you tiao (twisted cruller) to go. We're super full by the end of our breakfast we felt like crawling on our way to...