A
French Apple Cheese Cake(NT$100)
is prepared with fresh apples on top, then stuffed
with cinnamon and fresh lemon fragrant sour cream.
Jake and the Mexican Combo
(NT$450), which has three flavors: Burrito, Enchilada
and Chinchaga.
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JAKE's
Country Kitchen
Words and photos
by Eden Lin Translated by Sho Huang
(02) 2871-5289
705, ZhongShan N Rd, Sec 6
Hours: 6:30 am-12 am
Credit cards accepted. No service charge. Smoking
section.
Parking nearby.
Nearest MRT: DanShui ShiPai Station
http://jakes.network.com.tw/
In 1979, Jake's Country Kitchen
started out as an American restaurant that served
fried chicken and hamburgers. However, the eatery
slowly added Mexican dishes and desserts to its
extended menu. Jake, the owner, started his cooking
career when he was only 17. He worked for an American
family in Taiwan and learned many authentic American
dishes. He also insists on using fresh ingredients
for each dish, which may make some Americans feel
homesick.
For the past 28 years, Jake has
prepared all sauces, desserts and dishes by himself,
ensuring his food's high quality. As a result,
everything tastes good. He is always creating
new recipes so the selection is wide and he's
happy to talk about the menu.
Jake's newest dish, Mexican-Style Scrambled Egg
Breakfast (NT$280, photo A), is a combination
of fried eggs, cheese, salsa, sour cream and fresh
corn. Each bite delivers a taste of thick fragrant
cheese and a mixture of sweet and sour salsa.
Scotch Baked Egg Breakfast (NT$280, Photo B) is
another good dish to try. Prepared with half a
boiled egg coated with ground pork and marinated
with rosemary, sage and thyme, it is deep fried,
then baked to create a crispy exterior. Because
this dish is so complicated, it is only served
on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Another popular
dish, Mole Poblano (Chicken Mole, NT$400, Photo
C), breaks away from typical conceptions of chocolate.
It's made from more than 10 spices and dark chocolate,
then blended with bananas to cut down the bitterness
of the chocolate. It is definitely a sensational
experience.
Boston Cream Pie (NT$95)
Prepared with a traditional recipe, chocolate
replaces sugar icing. Plus, it is stuffed with
top-quality custard. Every bite is bitter and
sweet the same time.
 
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