Holland Village may be better known for the various watering holes, bistros and cafes, but here’s a humble Taiwanese café that just opened at Lorong Liput.
Diners would be greeted with a spread of homely Taiwanese dishes and street food delights that may just transport you straight to the bustling night markets of Taiwan.
With that, there is also Isshin Machi further down the road, though I feel both eateries offer slightly different offerings and vibes.
Want Food Taiwanese Delights 恋恋湾味 is not an unfamiliar name to Taiwanese food lovers though, with its first Singapore outlet at Cross Street.
The menu offers quite a number of classic Taiwanese favourites – the usual suspects. Glad to see that the menu has expanded from its initial days.
Expect to find Lu Rou Fan, Kong Bak Rice, Oyster Intestine Mee Sua, Gua Bao, Salty Crispy Chicken, Crispy Cheese & Pork Floss Egg Pancake, Taiwanese Pork Sausage to Bubble Tea.
First up, the Lu Rou Fan aka Braised Meat Pork Rice. Want Food offers two portions – one as an ala carte bowl ($7.90), the other as a “bento” ($10.90) with some side dishes.
I ordered the Lu Rou Fan Bento ($10.90) as it seemed more value-for-money, which featured a bed of white rice topped with succulent braised pork and braised hard-boiled egg.
There was a small portion of added sides of Taiwanese sausage, braised beancurd and vegetables.
The owner Morgan revealed that she tried to keep this as close as what she got back home in Wanhua district Taipei, without modernising it too much.
The plate contained a good proportion of meat and sauce to rice ratio, with the pork belly melt-in-your-mouth and not too fatty.
However, I would have preferred this to be served in a bowl as the heat from the rice seemed to dissipate faster, and lost some of that steaming-comforting feeling.
The Gua Bao with Pork Belly ($5) came with juicy, flavourful pork belly stuffed in soft, fluffy bun (would have preferred more peanuts for the texture and fragrance).
Quite a decent rendition, and I won’t mind having this again.
The Salty Crispy Fried Chicken aka “Yan Su Ji” ($8.90) is a crowd favourite, and it is easy to see why.
The chicken was coated in a crispy batter that was not overly starchy or thick, and there was quite substantial amount of juicy meat. Pretty addictive as they did not go overboard on the seasoning.
The Cheese and Pork Floss Egg Pancake ($6) was layered with a generous amount of pork floss, giving it a savoury, slightly sweet flavour. They somehow managed to keep the crepe layer rather crispy as well.
This Taiwanese eatery is quite a good addition to Holland Village with its offering of comforting Taiwanese food.
Plus, the friendly staff and cosy ambiance make it a suitable spot for a casual meal with friends or family.
Want Food Taiwanese Delights 恋恋湾味 – Holland Village
25 Lor Liput, #01, Singapore 277735
Opening Hours: 10am – 3:30pm, 5pm – 9pm (Mon, Wed – Sun), Closed Tues
Want Food Taiwanese Delights 恋恋湾味 – Cross Street
22 Cross Street, #01-63, Singapore 048421
Opening Hours: 10am – 3:30pm, 5pm – 9pm (Mon – Fri), 10am – 9pm (Sat), Closed Sun
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