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COMPASS MAGAZINE, May 2006

UNCLE ALEX KITCHEN

(04) 2326-4272
381, TaiZhongGang (Taichung Harbor) Road, section 1
(corner of ZhongMing South Rd.)
Hours:12 pm-10 pm (closed Mondays)
Credit cards accepted. No service charge.

--By Niang Chen, translated by Cara Steenstra

The warm, welcoming shopfront and the white-and-blue interior decor here makes you feel as if you have stepped right into a Mediterranean setting. Shop manager Alex is friendly and chatty. He points to a map of Mediterranean countries and notes that cuisine from that region specializes in using healthy olive oil and low-temperature baking methods which help foods retain their nutritional value. Dishes are also prepared with generous quantities of herbs, vegetables, fruit, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products to bring out flavors. The head chef recommends the Roasted Lamb with Mint (NT$360), a delicious roasted dish of lamb with fresh mint and herbs. The Chicken with Herbs & Garlic (NT$360) uses Taiwan golden chicken. Extra fat is removed during roasting to make it extra crispy. The Italian-Style Salad (NT$50), Beef with Tomato Soup (NT$60) and various herbal teas (NT$60) are all prepared with authentic Mediterranean methods. Select a main course and, for an additional NT$80, you can enjoy a set menu with soup, salad and a drink.