Chin Chih Yuan (Central)

This is a long-established pork chop restaurant in Taichung. The pork chops are marinated on the outside and taste a bit like fermented bean curd. The satay beef is very good, the beef is great and the satay flavor is very strong.

It's similar to the fried pork chop rice in Taiwan, with a little bit of Japanese flavor. The fried chicken and pork chops in it are very delicious. The rice is very fragrant, and a little bit of seaweed is added to enhance the flavor.

I spent 3 days and 2 nights in Taichung. ✨ I was completely captivated by the laid-back atmosphere and delicious food. 💕 The itinerary was incredibly relaxing and effortless, so I'm sharing this with fellow slow-paced travelers. 👇 💫Day 1: A Classic Half-Day Tour of Taichung 🍵 Original Chun Shui Tang (No. 20, Siwei Street, West District, Taichung City) - The birthplace of bubble tea! The signature bubble tea is a must! 🧋 🛍️ Audit Village (Lane 368, Minsheng Road, West District, Taichung City) - A must-visit for hipsters: this historic building has been transformed into a cultural and creative park. 📸 🌳 Civic Plaza (No. 163, Gongyi Road, West District, Taichung City) - Watching the sunset here in the evening is incredibly chill! 🍢 Yizhong Street Night Market (Yizhong Street, North District, Taichung City) - Taichung's hottest night market! Highly recommend the Hot-Star Large Chicken Steak! 🚌Day 2: A must-do day tour for lazy people 🌊 Sun Moon Lake (Yuchi Township, Nantou County) - Must-try Grandma's Tea Eggs 🍵 Enjoy a relaxing bike ride around the lake 🐑 Cingjing Farm (Datong Village, Ren'ai Township, Nantou County) - Get up close and personal with the lambs. Stunning mountaintop views⛰️ 🌭 Zhongxiao Road Night Market (Zhongxiao Road, South District, Taichung City) - Affordable and delicious local night market ✨ 🍴Day 3: Foodie Fun Day 🍚 Fan's Golden Garden Straw Bag Rice (No. 88, Chenggong Road, Central District, Taichung City) - Super authentic Taiwanese traditional bento! 🍦 Miyahara Eye Clinic (No. 20, Zhongshan Road, Central District, Taichung City) - Celebrity ice cream shop Genbon Artwork ꒰ᐢ⸝⸝•༝•⸝⸝ᐢ꒱ 🚄 Finally, a leisurely ride to Taipei~ 🏨 Accommodation Tips: Our hotel was right near Miyahara Eye Clinic. 🚶 It's a 10-minute walk to Taichung Train Station, making it convenient to everywhere! Except for Sun Moon Lake, which required a tour group, all other attractions were easily accessible by walking or taking public transportation. A completely stress-free independent trip! 😌 #TaichungSmallTrip #Must-Visit for Milk Tea Lovers #HipsterHolySpot #TaiwaneseFood #SlowLifeTravel

🌾❤️ I'm begging you all to try this 40-year-old restaurant in Taichung! Grass Bag Rice = A Hidden Gem of Taiwanese Intangible Cultural Heritage Did you know that Taiwan has a nearly lost, divine dish called Grass Bag Rice?! 😳 The best part is, it's so delicious it's been featured in the Michelin Guide multiple times! I was absolutely blown away by the taste and immediately looked it up to find out its incredibly romantic origin! ✨ Grass Bag Rice is made by cooking rice in a straw bag woven from rush grass. The rice absorbs a subtle grassy aroma, making it incredibly fragrant and chewy! This technique is incredibly labor-intensive, and there aren't many master chefs who know how to make it anymore. It's practically becoming a cultural heritage. 🍚 Jin Zhi Yuan: A legendary restaurant that Taichung locals have been eating at since childhood 📍 Jin Zhi Yuan Grass Bag Rice — This place has been incredibly popular for 40 years 🔥 It's been consistently recommended by Michelin, and I'm not exaggerating—there's always a queue no matter where you go! Their rice is the star of the show! The aroma, the moisture, and the perfectly separated grains—I've never tasted rice like this before! I totally understand why everyone's willing to queue up for it. 🥇 Must-order recommendations (you'll regret it if you don't order them) 🍗 Fried Chicken Leg: Crispy on the outside, bursting with juice on the inside! Absolutely the best fried chicken leg in Taichung! 🐷 Fried Pork Ribs: Thick and fragrant, you can't stop eating them once you start! 🍚 Straw Bag Rice: This is the soul of the dish!!! ❤️ A must-try when visiting Taiwan! I'm not kidding! Straw bag rice = a traditional delicacy only found in Taiwan, and Jin Zhi Yuan has perfected it! Want Taiwanese flavor? Want a long-established, reputable restaurant? Want a Michelin-recommended meal? This is the place for you! Please save this post!!! 🙌 You'll regret missing it! #FoodReview #IntangibleCulturalHeritage #TaiwanTravel