Datian Lotus Restaurant Introduction
2016 Recommended Dishes from a Certified Restaurant in the Coastal City: Steamed Fish in Lotus Leaf, Eight Treasure Rice in Lotus Leaf. The story of the Daitian Lotus Flower Restaurant can be described as a beautiful accident. In 1998, Mr. Chuang, who originally worked as a head chef, planned to enjoy a peaceful rural life after retirement. While serving as the Executive Secretary of the Dapuri Creek Ecological Conservation Association at the time, he discovered a hidden water pollution crisis in his own environment. This prompted him and a few friends to convert his rice fields into lotus flower plantations for testing. Not only did this prove effective, but the blooming lotus flowers also attracted tourists from all over the country. Incorporating Lotus into Cuisine: Adding New Flavors with Coastal Cuisine Having developed a connection with lotus, the Chuang family established the Daitian Lotus Flower Restaurant and began studying the ecology of lotus flowers. Through guided tours, DIY activities, and the development of new dishes, they hope to help customers understand this land better. It's worth mentioning that Mr. Chuang, who grew up helping his father with catering, is an excellent cook and is also one of the well-known head chefs in the Taoyuan area. He has assisted in organizing numerous year-end parties for major technology companies and has served as a community leader for two terms. As a result, from a cup of fragrant lotus tea to shelled stir-fried lotus seeds that taste like pistachios, or salad wrapped in lotus petals, whole lotus flowers simmered in black-boned chicken soup, large lotus leaves wrapping eight treasure rice, steamed fish, and more, each dish embodies...
