Shin Yeh Main Restaurant — Restaurant in Zhongshan District

I'd have to say that this was the most memorable restaurant from my recent business trip to Taiwan. All the locals have at least heard about this place. With a history of more than 35 years, they have several locations throughout Taiwan, but the atmosphere is completely different depending on the location you visit! The one I went to was the main location, where most of the time, is full of customers dining with their families. The day I went too, looked like there were many regular customers who have been coming here for decades. Who I think are the owner president, Vice President, and upper management staff were all walking throughout the restaurant, checking on the food and greeting all the customers. To describe the food in one phrase, it is what your mother may cook for you after you are away from home for a long time. It is nostalgic taste of home, something you are very familiar with. Apparently, the owner, a female in her 60's or 70's goes to the midnight market every day to carefully select the freshest ingredients to be used at the restaurant. I had some bamboo shoots that were just picked that day, simply stir fried with no unnecessary seasonings. It was so fresh that I was able to sense a hint of the dirt that it was grown in. It really felt like I was eating this seasonal vegetable straight from the farm. And the shrimp in chili sauce! Typically, this dish is sweet with some tartness, but it was neither sweet nor sour. I tasted only the juicy meat of the shrimp, flavored with chili garlic sauce (I'm not even positive if they actually use chili garlic sauce in this dish though!). But the best part of this meal was the almond tofu that I had for dessert. I really wanted to take some home with me, it was so delicious! The secret is that they make everything by hand. Even the almonds are grated by hand, so you get the full roasted flavor of the nuts. And the consistency is just the perfect firmness, which I can't even describe in words. I didn't even know that this was almond tofu when I had my first bite! You should definitely try it if you are in Taiwan. And the cost is quite reasonable too. Everything I had came out to just under 7000JPY. I'm so glad that I followed my friend's recommendation to come here. I'd like to come back with my family next time. I can't recommend this place enough...you just need to try it yourself the next time you're in...

Shin Yeh offers an exceptional experience of traditional Taiwanese cuisine in a refined setting. The menu boasts a variety of authentic dishes, each prepared with meticulous attention to detail.

Highlights: • Signature Dishes: The shrimp with pineapple features perfectly battered and fried shrimp complemented by a delightful sweet mayo glaze. The crispy-fried fresh oysters are another standout, offering a juicy and flavorful bite. The three-cup chicken, rich in soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, chilis, and basil, is a flavorful testament to traditional Taiwanese flavors.  • Service: The staff is attentive and accommodating, with many members proficient in English, enhancing the dining experience for international guests.  • Atmosphere: The restaurant’s ambiance is clean and welcoming, providing a comfortable environment to enjoy a meal. 

Considerations: • Popularity: Given its reputation, the restaurant can become busy, especially during peak hours. It’s advisable to make reservations in advance to ensure a seamless experience. • Pricing: While the quality of food justifies the prices, some dishes may be on the higher end. However, the generous portions and exceptional flavors offer good value for money.

In conclusion, Shin Yeh provides a memorable journey through Taiwanese culinary traditions, combining exquisite flavors with excellent service and a pleasant atmosphere. It’s a worthwhile destination for both newcomers and enthusiasts of...

餐點品質還不錯、是一個蠻有水準的台灣料理餐廳。但是上菜的速度有待加強，份量也有點少。

Taiwanese cuisine (Chinese: 臺灣菜; pinyin: Táiwāncài; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tâi-oân-chhài, or 臺灣料理; Táiwān liàolǐ; Tâi-oân liāu-lí) has several variations. In addition to the following representative dishes from the majority Hoklo, there are also indigenous Taiwanese peoples, Hakka, Waishengren, and local derivatives of Japanese cuisine, as well as other types of Chinese cuisine from outside Taiwan or Fujian.

Taiwanese cuisine itself is often associated with influences from mid to southern provinces of mainland China, most notably from the south of Fujian (Hokkien) which often leads to it being classified or grouped with 'Southern Fujianese cuisine'. However, influences from all of mainland China can easily be found after the Kuomintang retreat to the island which brought along many mainland Chinese cuisines. A notable Japanese influence also exists due to the period when Taiwan was under Japanese rule. Traditional Chinese food can be found in Taiwan, alongside Fujian and Hakka-style as well as native Taiwanese dishes, including dishes from Guangdong, Jiangxi, Chaoshan, Shanghai, Hunan, Sichuan and...