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 Baihua. He was born in Dongshan Township, and since his name includes the character "Mao," he named the restaurant "Dongmao." He started working as an apprentice at the age of 13 and has been in the food and beverage industry for over 60 years. Now, his son (the second generation) continues the legacy, and sometimes he works tirelessly to supervise quality and hygiene at the restaurant. In 1994, the Baihua Township Farmers' Association expanded the Lotus Seed Feast, with the home economics class leader (his wife) and the head chef of Dongmao Restaurant (Hsieh Mao) carefully designing over ten exquisite lotus seed banquet dishes, serving 120 tables to more than a thousand visitors from all over Taiwan who came for the feast. From May to August, the Baihua District is in the peak season for lotus production. To promote local specialties, the Farmers' Association frequently holds lotus tasting events, as lotus has high utility value and can be used in various dishes, whether sweet or savory, hot or cold. The entire lotus plant is usable; from lotus leaves, lotus seeds, lotus flowers, lotus roots, to lotus stems, delicious dishes can be made.
