阿爸的情人 — Restaurant in Taoyuan City

We came at 11pm to try our luck after a late flight. They were about to close early for the day, and we were ready to find someplace else. But they were so hospitable and insisted on reopening for us, after learning that we were only in Taoyuan for one night. Wonderful hosts and a beautiful rustic speakeasy-style restaurant. They even turned on music for us to add to the vibes! Top service.

As for the food: I’m not too familiar with Hakka cuisine, so I don’t have a good basis of comparison. Other reviews are right in that the flavours can be stronger than elsewhere in Taiwan. But we enjoyed it all massively, the dishes went well with rice (we even had 2 extra bowls of rice 😛). Especially the fried sweet and sour pork - total banger 10/10.

We paid NT$1000 for 5 dishes and 7 bowls of rice. Thought price was rather reasonable and...

Over 30 years Chinese Hakka food(Nostalgic Hakka cuisine style) 😍😍😍😍 (max: 5 😍) Thought it was shutdown when I saw the entrance (the restaurant is at second floor). Bitter melon stir fried with salted egg (very tasty, high recommended) Sauteed pork fried with spring onion (slight oily) Spicy eggplant (very tasty, and goes well with rice) Lard rice is a must try. Boss was really friendly (please book ahead, limited tables and seats) NTD 570 for dinner 👍 Follow Google map...

This is definitely an amazing place to eat. It is very inconspicuous and unless you know its there or read Chinese signs, you probably wouldn’t see it. It is quite rustic and feels truly authentic. The food is incredible and very well priced. I went here with a group of about 7 people and we had one of the best meals i have had in a long time. I highly...