Dong Mao Restaurant Introduction
Dongmao Restaurant has been in operation for over 20 years. Mr. Hsieh Mao is the founder of the "Lotus Seed Feast" in Baihe. He was born in Dongshan Township, and since his name contains the character "Mao," he named the restaurant Dongmao. He started as an apprentice at the age of 13 and has been working in the restaurant industry for over 60 years. Now, his son (the second generation) continues the legacy, and he sometimes works tirelessly to supervise quality and hygiene at the restaurant. In 1994, the Baihe Township Farmers' Association expanded the Lotus Seed Feast, carefully designing more than ten exquisite lotus seed banquet dishes in collaboration with the home economics class leader (his wife) and the head chef of Dongmao Restaurant (Hsieh Mao). The event hosted 120 tables, serving over a thousand people who came from all over Taiwan to enjoy the feast. The period from May to August is the peak season for lotus seed production in Baihe. To promote local special products, the farmers' association holds lotus tasting events, as lotus seeds have high utilization value and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, hot or cold. The entire lotus plant can be utilized to create delicious meals, including lotus leaves, lotus seeds, lotus flowers, lotus roots, and lotus stems.
