Yi Chung Stir Fry 14, YuTsai South St. Tel: (04) 2229-8865 Hours: 10 am-8:30 pm

Although most of the eateries around Taichung First High School are somewhat small, some of them are run by outstanding cooks. Yi Chung Stir Fry is one such place. Its owner has cooked for the former president of Taiwan and already has another restaurant, called Hsiao Shan Hsi Kuan. Yi Chung Stir Fry caters to the student and low-budget crowd. Fried rice and fried noodles are available for NT$50 per order. The most popular and unique dish is the salted fish fried rice. The fish is brought in from Kaohsiung and cut into thin slices. Another popular item is the Cantonese-style fried rice. The menu often changes to include dishes such as sweet-and-sour pork, kung pao shrimp, teppanyaki beef, boiled cuttlefish, and fish and eggplant (NT$80). Yi Chung is usually crowded for several reasons--low prices, friendly service and good food. --By Rachel Chiou