Delicious Fried Rice in Jiufen: A Journey to Meet Cats at Tree Hollow Oddwood House
Fried rice.
TaiwanJiufen Tree Cave Magical Wooden Building
- Food Travel Log
- Jiufen's Cat-Friendly Store: "Tree Cave Strange Wood House" After finishing drinks at a second spot at night, I stumbled deeper into the alley while still tipsy and discovered a shop where time seemed to stand still. The beauty of the interior sobered me up, and the fried rice awakened my senses. With perfectly firm and fluffy rice grains gliding down my throat, the dish's quality made me forget about my beer and finish it completely. I also forgot to pet the cat.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 100 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 1/3/2025
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Fried rice (chahan) originally comes from Chinese cuisine and was created as a clever way to enjoy leftover cold rice. In Taiwan, it has been adapted with a Japanese twist, offering unique flavors and textures. In beautifully decorated cafes like "Shukutsu Kiboku-ro," skilled chefs use strong heat to stir-fry the rice, ensuring each grain stands out for a separate, fluffy texture. The key to making good fried rice is to use cold rice that has been cooled, rather than warm rice. Additionally, when stir-frying, you should constantly shake the pan. After enjoying the retro streets of Jiufen, a plate from such an esteemed restaurant is truly exquisite. It's no surprise if you get so enamored by its allure that you forget to pet the cats. However, succumbing to the temptation of a second tavern while forgetting about the adorable cats of Jiufen is simply because you're just a drink lover!
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