程食堂
Cheng Shi Tang

What I ordered & my thoughts:

• Pineapple Shrimp Balls (NT$140): The shrimp balls were fried to a perfect crisp, though they went a bit heavy on the mayonnaise.

• Signature Fried Noodles (NT$100): Different from regular dry stir-fried noodles, this is a wet version. The sauce leans on the sweeter side and comes with rich, generous ingredients. Every bite is packed with flavor as the sauce binds everything together.

• Garlic and Basil Stir-Fried Clams (NT$130): I had high expectations for this one. The clams themselves were exceptionally fresh and plump, but the sauce had a hint of bitterness, probably due to the massive amount of Taiwanese basil getting a bit burnt under the intense wok heat.

• Stir-fried Vegetables (NT$90): A true local specialty vegetable. It was wok-fried piping hot and perfectly timed. Biting into it gave a snappy crunch just like water spinach stems, definitely the surprise of the meal.

Overall experience:

• At night, the whole market transforms into a lively open-air food street with a wonderful local atmosphere. Sitting down just like a local, buying a cold drink, and eating while enjoying the breeze was incredibly relaxing.

• I also grabbed a Winter Melon Green Tea (NT$35) and a Matured Berry Black Tea (NT$35) from the neighboring 你好再見 Hello Goodbye Tea Shop. The cups were massive and highly affordable. Both drinks were delicious; ordering them with less sugar was perfect, allowing the fragrant tea aroma to shine through and complement the meal beautifully.

My review:

During my trip to Tainan, I didn't purposely look for restaurants. Walking around and following the crowds brought the best surprises.

Reviewed by Food Hunter — just one personal take.
Until the next bite. 🍴✨