Wei Fang Chinese Restaurant — Restaurant in Taoyuan City

My dining adventure at Wei Fang in the Novotel Taipei was a journey of flavors that tantalized my taste buds. The service was impeccable, with servers who exemplified kindness and attentiveness, ensuring a smooth and pleasant experience throughout the meal.

The culinary offerings, particularly the fried rice and dumplings, were nothing short of exceptional. Each dish was a canvas of well-balanced spices and textures, with the dumplings delicately wrapped and brimming with succulent fillings. Accompanied by a fragrant cup of tea, the meal was both comforting and invigorating.

However, there was a slight hiccup in the atmosphere. The air conditioning was set a tad too low for my comfort, adding an unnecessary chill to the otherwise warm ambiance. This small detail was enough to make the environment a bit less welcoming, which I believe is an easy fix for an otherwise stellar establishment.

In conclusion, Wei Fang scores a full five stars for its food and service, but the overzealous air conditioning brings the atmosphere down to three stars. Overall, it stands as a four-star experience in my book. The restaurant truly is a gem in Taipei for its culinary delights and I am confident that with a minor adjustment to the temperature, the ambiance would match the high standards of its dishes...

This restaurant, also known as Wei Fang, is inside the Novotel hotel. The food was great, but the service was rather slow. The employees were kind but it just took a very long time for some dishes to be prepared. Upon being seated, a complimentary appetizer of spicy pig ears was provided. I ordered tea which came out in a pot with a candle underneath to keep it warm. That was neat. For entrees I had the cold chicken soaked in wine, crab oil fried rice, mapo tofu, braised duck, and boiled cabbage. I especially enjoyed the braised duck, which was unlike anything I have ever had before. The only dish I did not enjoy was the mapo tofu. For dessert I had almond pudding and dates stuffed with glutinous rice. The dates were unique and fun to eat because they...

I may be a bit of a rube, but for the first time in a long time, I ordered a tasting menu. The result was pretty extraordinary. I found myself searching for words and felt a bit corny but phrases like “culinary journey” and “gastronomic experience” were quick to come to mind. Perhaps I was just having a good day otherwise, but I was actually moved to write this review before I even left the restaurant. The food, the decor, even the music (mostly) elicited something that was ultimately, and...