Assorted Seafood Omelete
(NT$280) features squid, crab,
cheese and shredded scallops
wrapped in tender, tasty eggs.
A specially prepared sauce
brings out the individual
flavors of these ingredients.
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Zhiyuan Chinese Food Restaurant
By Olly Lee
Translated by Sho Huang
411, ShuiYuan Rd, Fengyuan District (intersection with FengDong Rd)
(04) 2525-6156
Hours: 11 am-2 pm, 5-9 pm
Credit cards accepted.
No service charge.
Fengyuan, the gateway to central Taiwan's beautiful mountains, is a smaller but pleasant district with lovely landscapes. While visiting, you should definitely try out the distinctive local Chinese cuisine, starting with this restaurant.
Each dish presented a Zhiyuan is a joy for your eyes and taste buds, thanks to the unique flavors and ingredients. The chef, Mr. Wu, has put his decade of cooking experience to good use and invented a myriad of creative dishes prepared with appetizing spices and served with yummy sauces. Set menus for 2-8 people have been specially designed, so that even a couple of diners can enjoy four delicious dishes with rice provided.
For NT$398/per person, one can savor an appetizer, a cold dish, two meat dishes out of four options, a vegetable dish, dessert and freshly-prepared fruit/vegetable drink. Besides the menu selections, new flavors and items are introduced from time to time according to the season.
The decor of this small restaurant is retro Shanghai-style with romantic violet colors contrasting with a mature black theme. The overall atmosphere is welcoming and relaxing. A Chinese New Year dinner is also available for NT$5,800 and NT$6,800 per table with 10 dishes and should be reserved ahead of time.
 
Left: Bamboo Shoots with Plum Jello (NT$220) is a unique mountain dish with a sweet-and-sour plum jello covering the crunchy, fresh bamboo shoots.
Right: Rosemary Pork Ribs (NT$280) are prepared with fresh rosemary, nuts and pre-fried pork ribs. The first bite of the ribs is crispy and once your teeth sink into the meat, the tasty flavors are really released.
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February 2011 
