Army Restaurant Introduction
In 2015, this popular restaurant in Taoyuan City was thought by many to be run by someone who grew up in a military dependents' village or was a child of mainlanders. However, the owner is a genuine Taiwanese, while the owner’s wife is a straightforward lady from Fuzhou. The couple has been in the restaurant business for a long time, originally running a roasted meat shop, before transitioning to serve dishes from the military dependents' cuisine. To perfect the flavors and textures, the owner specifically learned how to make noodles and side dishes from the mothers in the military dependents' village, attracting food enthusiasts to come and taste their offerings. Due to their deep roots in the community, it has become a popular dining spot for local neighbors. The menu at the Army Restaurant mainly features noodle dishes, with the most popular being the homemade noodle dumplings, which are chewy, richly made, and have a sweet broth that is quite filling after just one bowl. Their signature dry mix noodles, made with black hair pork fat, are also a popular choice, aromatic and flavorful. Accompanying the noodles are the must-have braised delicacies and side dishes, which are refreshing and not greasy, making them a favorite among diners. While waiting for the meals to arrive, guests often take the opportunity to admire the restaurant's decor, which is filled with an array of national flags, portraits of national heroes and Chiang Kai-shek, military insignia, Daitō Baby dolls, and signs from military dependents' villages, creating a strong retro atmosphere.
