Shiqiangzi Nei Introduction
Under the Datun Mountain in Tamsui lies a historic house, a gastronomic paradise featuring delicious food and aromatic coffee, where poets gather. This is the ancestral home of the renowned poet Li Kuixian, known as "Shiqiangzinei," a traditional Sanheyuan built by his ancestor Li Shanshi in 1871 during the reclamation of Tamsui and Sanzhi. With considerations for security, the architecture was designed to defend against bandits and to ensure the safety of families and livestock, features that remain today. After renovations, it has transformed into the existing elegant tile-roofed house, locally referred to as Shiqiangzinei by the residents. With over a hundred years of history and a vast area of more than four thousand ping, it boasts 23 century-old trees, making it a delightful place to relax, enjoy good food, and sip coffee, a truly refreshing experience. The local signature dishes at Shiqiangzinei are highly praised among food lovers, especially the simply prepared poached free-range chicken that brings out the natural sweetness of the chicken meat, alongside stir-fried cabbage and asparagus with shrimp, promoting health and balance in one's diet while connecting with nature. The traditional stir-fried rice noodles and lotus leaf tofu are must-tries here, showcasing the authentic culinary skills of grandmothers, with a fragrant and rich texture that fully satisfies the palate.
