Really good Taiwanese spot in the Te Aro district of Wellington. They serve many Taiwanese dishes and have a huge assortment of tea (traditional, hot/cold, boba or bubble tea).
FOOD:
-Pig ears appetizer: Traditionally I've had it where it only comes with sliced pig ear, but their version comes with cilantro, shredded carrots, and shredded cucumber. I actually liked the salad combo but wished there were more pig ears for the price
-Minced pork over rice: Classic Taiwanese dish. The pork was flavorful and was a perfect pairing for the rice. The egg was great too.
-Ma Po Tofu: They added some pickles to the ma po tofu, which I usually don't have. It also wasn't as spicy as it normally is. It tasted delicious over white rice however, so I would order this again.
- Beef Noodle Soup: My favorite dish of the day. The noodles are more Taiwanese style (not 'al dente'). Chinese people like our noodles soft :) The broth itself was flavorful and not too salty. The bok choy was plentiful and crisp.
Overall, we had a nice experience here. I was surprised to see our bill coming out at $59 considering Taiwanese food is usually much cheaper than that, but it was well worth it. read more