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FYI SOUTH Magazine, August 2004.

Crystal Tea Lounge (07) 330-3535 217, SanDuo 3rd Rd., Kaohsiung City, 14F Hours: 11am~2pm;Tea Time:2pm~5pm;5pm~9:30pm

       Are you tired of traditional Cantonese dim sum? If so, you should come to the Crystal Tea Lounge to try dishes presented in a combined style of Taiwan, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Owner Charles recommends Boiled Sliced Clam Mussel (NT$350), Prawn Ball With Pineapple/Mango (NT$330), Steamed Rice Flour Roll With Dried Shrimp (NT$90), and Bean Curd Jelly In A Basket (NT$200 for four people). The restaurant's environment is just like a lounge in Shanghai, with plush chairs and lots of glass windows through which you can enjoy great views over downtown Kaohsiung. There are also live performances of traditional Chinese music, violin, or piano. As Father's Day is around the corner, the Crystal Tea Lounge is planning various special banquets, including the Healthy Special (priced at NT$8,800 for ten people), and the Reunion Special (NT$6,800). --Written and translated by Iva Huang