It has been four years since my last visit to Taiwan, and finally, I’m back in Taipei! After such a long time, I couldn’t decide what to have for my first meal. However, due to a calf strain I experienced on the plane before arriving, I had no choice but to keep it simple. I was really hungry but wanted to avoid stairs or uneven surfaces, so I decided to have lunch at Taipei Station.
Chung Ching Shrimp Rice (忠青商行) was one of the restaurants I wanted to visit this time. Their main shop is located near Shandao Temple and is known for its shrimp rice (蝦仁飯), a local specialty from Tainan. However, their version of shrimp rice is different from the traditional Tainan style. This branch is relatively new, featuring a stylish interior, although the service reflects the casual atmosphere of a typical Taiwanese cafeteria.
When I arrived around 2 p.m., there were about seven people waiting. However, seats became available after a short wait. It seems you can easily find a seat if you avoid peak hours. This branch is located on the second floor of Taipei Station.
Menu.
At the main branch, you can order shrimp rice as a standalone dish. However, at this branch, you are required to order it as part of a set meal that includes a side dish. First, you choose between rice or noodles.
Noodles. After deciding rice or noodles, you’ll also need to pick from options A, B, or C.
They also offer additional dishes. You place your order using your mobile phone. The ordering website is available in both Chinese and English.
So, I chose option A, which came with two dishes and a soup, as I was very hungry. Because my stomach was empty. Deep fried tofu, bamboo shoot, fish balls soup. I got chili oil, too (free).
The fish ball soup seemed to have a strong shrimp essence. But it didn’t have much flavor of shrimps :p But it had refreshing tastes and was good.
The bamboo shoot was soft. It was seasoned with salt lightly. It had goji berry on it.
And deep fried tofu. It was seasoned with Chinese spices strongly. I felt uncomfortable a bit because I ate such a food after long intervals. So, I put chili oil on it. It became quite spicy, but I liked it.
And this is shrimp rice. 極品好蝦炊飯. I ordered it with extra shrimp (plus 50 TWD). So, it cost me 278 TWD in total. It had much small shrimps and those were so springy and good.
The rice was topped with a sauce rich in shrimp extract. Delicious! I realized afterward that I forgot to order a fried egg. I like shrimp rice with half-cooked frid egg on it. I’ll make sure to do that next time.
By the way, I ordered the regular portion of rice, but for some reason, my serving seemed larger than the one next to me. Perhaps it was an act of hospitality? In any case, I felt completely full.
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Name Chung Ching Shrimp Rice, Breeze Center (忠青商行 微風台北車站店)
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