Story began as far as 1895 where a fisherman named Hong migrated to Fucheng from Hangzhou. Because of the rough seas between the Tomb-sweeping Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, there was a long lull period. In order to make ends meet, Hong began selling noodles. Soon, his Tan Tsi noodles became popular and he took up the business full time.
Now, the restaurant Du Xiao Yue (度小月) offers affordable Taiwanese food like Tan Tsi noodles, braised minced meat rice (魯肉飯).
Located behind Mingyao Department Store near Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT station (捷運忠孝敦化站), the restaurant was a place highly recommended for Taiwanese treats. We went there for lunch and the restaurant was already crowded. We had to wait for a table.
We enjoyed the lunch immensely. It was a good lunch where we tried authentic Taiwanese food. We spent a total of TWD1,727, which was equivalent to SGD76, for two persons.
We ordered their specialty item, Tan Tsi Noodles (擔仔麵) with Special Meat Ball (特滷貢丸). When the noodles were served, the first thought that came to my mind was "Isn't it prawn noodles soup?". The noodles were perfectly cooked - firm to the bite. The soup was sweet that was very addicting. The meat ball was firm and tasted good. I would definitely recommend this dish. (Food Rating: 3.5/5)
The Braised Tofu in Stew with Soy Sauce (滷嫩豆腐) served firm beancurd simmered in soy sauce stew. The tofu was believed to have simmered for long hours as each piece was beautifully 'browned". The stew had a unique taste, yet very delicious. The dish was so good that was beyond description. A must try! (Food Rating: 3.5/5)
We ordered two pieces of Baked Mullet Roe (烏魚子). After the first bite, I could say that I did not like it very much. Although it was a delicacy, we were unable to appreciate it. The delicacy had a fishy taste. If you loved Salmon, I believe that you would love the mullet roe too. (Food Rating: 2/5)
We tried the Steamed Milk Fish at Zheng's Pork Knuckles from our last trip to Taiwan and it was nice. Now, we ordered a Smoked Milk Fish (烤虱目魚肚). When the fish arrived, we drizzled the fish with lime. The fish was crispy in the outside and tender in the inside. This time round, there was a strong fishy after taste and lacked sweetness. (Food Rating: 2/5)
We ordered the Scallops with Garlic Sauce (蒜泥淋干貝). The scallops were beautifully presented. However, the scallops were tough as they were overcooked. However, there was no sign of charred, scotched or burnt on the scallops. The sauce was nice. (Food Rating: 2.5/5)
The meat in the Smoked Goose with Tea Leaves (下營茶鵝) was very tough that we found it challenging to tear the meat using a pair of chopsticks or fingers. Unlike its name, we failed to taste the tea leaves in the smoked goose which was supposed to give a nice fragrant to the bird. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the dish.
In some webpages, the smoked goose was recommended to be eaten when served hot, otherwise the meat would become tough when cold. We would have advised the chef the goose hot. (Food Rating: 2.5/5)
I ordered a can of Taiwan Beer - Mango Flavour for the first time in Taiwan. It was a refreshing beverage with 5% of Alcohol. There was a tint of mango flavour, a ladies' drink. I liked it very much. Recently, I just found that beer was also sold in Singapore. Yummy!! (Food Rating: 2.5/5)
Address: Alley 8, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
Price: $
Rating: 3.5/5
Stuffness Level (How full you are): 3.5/5
Recommended Dishes: Tan Tsi Noodles (擔仔麵)
Stuffness Level (How full you are): 3.5/5
Recommended Dishes: Tan Tsi Noodles (擔仔麵)
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