[Local guide] The flavor of the military village hidden in the alleys of Taipei: Erkong Military Village Restaurant, even Japanese friends praised it!

This time, in order to entertain several Japanese clients who have visited Taiwan many times, I specifically wanted to find a Taiwanese restaurant that has local characteristics and is not out of the ordinary. After some comparison and searching, we finally decided to book a table at the "Erkong Military Village Restaurant" which has a good reputation on the Internet. 🏠Restaurant atmosphere｜Full of stories in a simple space The "Erkong Military Village Restaurant" is hidden in the alleys of Dunhua North Road in Songshan District, Taipei City. It does not have too much decoration and even looks a bit low-key, but it has a unique military village style. When you walk into the store, what catches your eye are the densely packed handwritten signatures and messages on the wall. Every stroke of ink seems to be an affirmation from old customers, and makes people look forward to how surprising the food here will be. We were originally scheduled for 12:00 noon, but arrived early at about 11:30. Fortunately, the store owner kindly let us sit down early. I didn't expect that after sitting down for only a short time, in less than half an hour, the whole store was almost full. It seems that this place really relies on strength to run its business! 🍽️Meal sharing｜Every dish is delicious The 5 of us ordered 9 dishes in total and we were all very impressed from start to finish. Here are a few recommendations that made a particularly strong impression: Mushu Fried Cake A classic Taiwanese home-style dish, the sliced ​​crepe is quickly stir-fried with black fungus, onions, and eggs. It has a light aroma when eaten, and the crust is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. It is a special dish that is full of homely flavor. Baked square with small steamed buns This dish is a double enjoyment of vision and taste! The braised three-layer meat is fragrant and paired with the fluffy steamed buns, which is a perfect balance of salty and sweet. Lion Head The huge hand-beaten meatballs are stewed with cabbage. The soup is rich and the meatballs are solid and not dry. When you put them in your mouth, you can feel the warm meaty aroma, which makes you feel like you are back at the dining table where your elders cooked for you. Fuqi Feipian Authentic Sichuan cuisine, with just the right amount of spicy and fresh flavor, not too pungent, which stimulates the appetite and is especially well received by our Japanese friends. Old radish chicken soup The soup is sweet and refreshing with a hint of aged aroma. It is a flavor that has been brewed over time, and you can tell from the care put into it. This soup warms your taste buds and heart. Fermented bean curd chicken, military village tofu, and vinegar-fried cabbage The name of each dish sounds very "homey", and after actually tasting it, it does give you a familiar and nostalgic feeling. The fermented bean curd chicken is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the salty and fragrant aroma of fermented bean curd. It is the hidden champion that was quietly cleared out that day! 💰Price and overall experience｜Great value and satisfying For this meal, the five of us spent a total of NT$2,600, or about NT$520 per person on average. Not only eat to your fill, but eat with joy. My Japanese friends kept nodding and saying, "This is much better than many high-end restaurants!", which made me, the host, feel honored. 📌Reminder｜Book in advance to avoid disappointment As the store is very popular and has limited seats, we recommend making reservations in advance. We arrived early that day and just happened to get a seat, but it quickly filled up and it was almost impossible to wait for a table. 📍Restaurant information Restaurant name: Erkong Village Restaurant Address: No. 14, Lane 155, Dunhua North Road, Songshan District, Taipei City Tel: 02-2712-2077 Opening hours: Lunch 11:00–14:00, Dinner 17:00–21:00 Recommended appointment time: before 11:30 am and 5:00 pm ✨Conclusion｜Experience the real taste of Taiwan "Erkong Village Restaurant" is not just a place to dine, but more like an in-depth dialogue with Taiwan's history, culture and taste. Every dish here carries the taste of memory, simple yet full of warmth. If you also want to bring your friends to experience authentic Taiwanese cuisine, or reminisce about the taste of the past, you might want to arrange a "military village food tour" starting from this warm little restaurant.