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2012-07-17
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Rejoice, citizens of Singapore! Taiwanese cuisine has made its' home in our lovely homeland, sunny Singapore, and now we have no need to hunt high and low for Taiwan's famous 'Ru Rou Fan' (Stewed Pork Belly Rice, $3.80) or even catch a plane just to have them! This cute Bento box is probably inspired by the Japanese reign in Taiwan for a few years during and after the World War 2. Don't we love the products of Taiwan and the Taiwanese's accent? Look at the adorable Chinese font of this restaur
Rejoice, citizens of Singapore! Taiwanese cuisine has made its' home in our lovely homeland, sunny Singapore, and now we have no need to hunt high and low for Taiwan's famous 'Ru Rou Fan' (Stewed Pork Belly Rice, $3.80) or even catch a plane just to have them!
This cute Bento box is probably inspired by the Japanese reign in Taiwan for a few years during and after the World War 2. Don't we love the products of Taiwan and the Taiwanese's accent? Look at the adorable Chinese font of this restaurant and we're able to tell that the Japanese has played a major role in the inspiration and the cultural changes in the once-communist country. They even have a Facebook page where their menu has been uploaded. Talk about being modern and competitive in the midst of their traditional Taiwanese cuisine!
This Wok Fried Broccoli & Mushrooms ($7.80) is a healthier choice for those who loves their greens. The crunch level is to its' maximum! There was a slight hint of oyster sauce which made the plate fairly fragrant, each sniff enlarge our appetite for more scrumptious Taiwanese delights!
Grab a plate of Century Egg Tofu with Pork Floss ($5.80) as an appetizer, and be very surprised how this cold dish can derail your taste buds! Yes, you'll definitely go haywire with this soft, tender, white and moist curd made from mashed soybeans, dabbled with a handful of pork floss.
If you're a lover of oyster and eggs, try the Fried Oyster Omelette ($7.80). Fried to a slightly golden brown, this omelette is without onions like the traditional local dish we usually eat. I thought the dish was slightly dry for me, which proved it a healthier choice which meant that they actually used less oil, thus I had to spread a load of chilli sauce over the eggs. It wasn't that salty nor bland, and I think it's really worth the price sharing with one other person.
Last but not least, 8 Degrees Taiwanese Bistro's 'Ru Rou Fan' (Stewed Pork Belly Rice, $3.80) is so much better than JCube's Taipei's restaurant (Shall not name the restaurant here). It may not beat Taiwan's actual Pork Belly Rice, but it's the closest I can find over here in Singapore! The portion was just adequate for one person (according to a lady's appetite), but I believe it'll not be enough for males with voracious appetite! This dish makes me reminisce the time where I ate this dish in Taiwan on a rainy night at a street stall, and joy arouse!
Now what's a Taiwan meal without the drinks of Taiwan? I'm pleased to recommend this Taiwan Mango Fruit beer ($6.80), which is not strong in alcoholic content and was slightly sweet! Best served ice-cold, it is a refreshing drink to complete the entire Taiwanese experience. The only thing that was lacking is the usual 'Welcome (欢迎光临)' with the Taiwanese-Japanese accent! The restaurant was extremely packed and the staff seemed short-handed, thus the warm and friendly service that I was expecting seemed amiss. And also, every stall in Taiwan have a box of tissue paper for free usage, but this restaurant has succumbed to local customs and had no provision of this sweet service we enjoyed in Taiwan. Now, would anyone enlighten me as to why the Restaurant is called Eight Degrees?
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