We came to this restaurant for supper after our night walking tour. The atmosphere was great and the boss was super friendly and evidently takes pride in making food. We tried all the snacks - scallion pancake, scones and french toast. They were all really good! Looking forward to trying the mains if we visit Jiufen again!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$1–200
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Tempura Scallion Pancake
A real hidden gem in Jiufen. Reservations/bookings are a must as seating is very limited and dining times are organised into sessions. Call or visit ahead to make arrangements. Set aside at least 2 to 3 hours for the best experience.
Owned and operated by a husband and wife team with a passion for food and people. It is definitely worth the little hike out to it even if just for the photo opportunities.
The menu is organised into 3 main sections. The first are 3 "must have" items, scone, french toast (dessert) and tempura scallions. Second are highly recommend, fermented Tofu and fried vermicelli. Then the third section are additional items if the first 2 sections have not satisfied you yet. We found an item each from the first section, and one order of the second section to share between 2 more than satisfying. All the food are wonderfully balanced flavor wise and laced with a delightful home made olive oil based chili oil. In fact, if you are a spice fan, I highly recommend picking up the chili oil to take home. It is the star of the savoury dishes, adding not only a nice spicy kick, but wonderful layers and depth of flavors.
The dining experience is not only unique but very personal. It is essentially a chefs table experience. The proprietor begins every meal session with not only an introduction to the menu but also with a personal story of their culinary journey. It would be ideal to have some basic understanding of mandarin or have a translator along for the fullest experience.
Without doubt, one of the highlights of our visit to Jiufen and in my opinion a must do dining experience up there with a visit to Amei teahouse.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$600–800
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
What an absolute gem! We had such a great experience here. The chef is amazing (he has some training by top chefs globally) and he’s so passionate and attentive about his food. Each dish has a story!
We did use google translate for the menu as there’s no English.
You have to get
1. Scallion pancake
2. Scone
3. French toast
In that order of preference. There’s also an interesting sparkling cocktail with a local gold flaked liquor.
We wish we hadn’t eaten so much during the day so that we could eat more. We just shared those items and the stinky tofu (which is an acquirer taste).
I’m vegetarian and he made an effort to check them m options for me. I would have loved the noodle dish but it’s cooked in pork fat oil. Sounded really good though!
Such a small and special place. Incredible service. Highlight meal of the trip.
Try to go on an empty belly!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$400–600
Recommended dishes
Tempura Scallion Pancake
A fun and cozy place to chill and enjoy some fusion food from the owner who just start the cooking in the recent years.
It was late and we are hungry after the night tour. The owner is a chill guy, really outgoing and love to chat with everyone. Talked to us about how Covid affects the area and why they decided to move back. It is a place you can feel the hostility of the Taiwanese :) which we love it.
The food is interesting. It tastes good but I never had this kind of food before. I thought the green onion cake will be the typical flat and round but it is like a deep fried one. The toast is good with the maple syrup.
It is fun to eat some different type of food and enjoy the late night atmosphere in Jiufen:)
I can't say enough good things about this place so I'll try to be brief. The scone was the best I've had in my life. The scallion pancake was also a huge hit. I've never had ginger sweet potato soup with such complex flavor either. The views of Jiufen are fantastic and the decor and ambiance of the restaurant itself are both simple yet sophisticated. Most of all though, the couple who owns this place are incredibly kind and hospitable. They'll keep you entertained with their stories and also deliver a well balanced meal in a timely fashion (and maybe even let you sample some other treats along the way). This place is a MUST if you're going to Jiufen.
We wrapped up our night tour in Jiufen with this wonderful little joint. We had a good time in the restaurant as the restaurant owner and his wife are friendly and gave us great service. Food was freshly made on the spot (imagine a warm scone fresh off the oven on a cold rainy night) ! Remember to pre book your spot as it only limited guests per day. Will definitely recommend to anyone who is visiting Jiufen.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
This place is truly a hidden secret away from the bustling crowd in Jiufeng. Perched overlooking a small bay, it promises modest view of the surrounding greenery and the blue sea beyond. Very relaxing for a lazy afternoon coffee, possibly becoz of its seclusion. Very warm hospitality from the proprietors. Very delicious food. Recommended are the scones which tastes buttery and moist inside and the spring onion fried in batter which felt crispy, juicy and sweet. In all, a highly recommended place to visit.
Food here is unique, and delicious. It’s the type of place you won’t forget, and the owner is very charming to talk to. The French Toast is especially delicious!
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
$200–400
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
Tempura Scallion Pancake
Enthusiastic hospital with distinctive dishes.
I ordered a green onion pancake and a french toast.
The exclusive sauce for the pancake perfectly match with it.
On the other hand, the french toast is also impressive with its buttery flavor which is totally soaked in the toast.
We were lucky to wander into this delicious cafe during our first night in Jiufen. The food is very fresh, delicious, and inventive. We tried the cong bing, chicken, and fish dishes — yum! Our favorite thing is talking to the cafe owners about their stories in starting the restaurant, their history and experiences and ideas, etc. Also, the ambiance is very lovely as you can look out the windows at the peaceful view of the sea and mountainside. We will come back! 谢谢，我们下次再会来吃！
