Zhuang Jiao Cao 1, Lane 26, MinSheng Road, Sec. 4, Shang Feng Village, DaYa Xiang (opposite Shang Feng Elementary School) (04) 2567-6612 / 0932-566875, 0931-663126 Hours: 5 pm-1 am Reservations available for lunch appointments, parking available

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By NiangChen Translated by Cara Steenstra

The name of this place means "countryside cuisine" in Taiwanese, and it is very "countryside" indeed. The entire farmhouse is situated in a field under a lychee tree. The owner, Mr. Xie Fa-Yue, is a trained chef and was busy preparing dishes for customers in the kitchen while being interviewed. His garden provides fresh vegetables that he uses in his cooking. The menu is divided into several main categories: fried green vegetables (NT$70), including Guei Niao, baby asparagus and yam leaves; local delicacies (NT$250), including Deep Fried Grasshoppers and even Deep Fried Bee Chrysalis; and seafood dishes (NT$150) such as Roasted Edible Frogs and Fried Calamari. The owner recommends the Crispy Pork's Knuckle (NT$450) which he is very proud of. The pork's knuckle is marinated in sauces, then slow cooked for four hours; malt is dribbled on top then deep fried before this succulent dish is presented on the table. (It is best to call in advance for this order.) The Five Flavored Octopus Cold Plate (NT$150) is also worth mentioning. The octopus is boiled first, and then covered in a special five-flavored sauce that will have you coming back for more. The Crispy Duck (NT$450) is an entire marinated duck, a dish that can only be found at a place like this.