Dong Mao Restaurant Introduction
Dong Mao Restaurant has been in operation for over 20 years. Mr. Hsieh Mao is the founder of the "Lotus Seed Grand Feast" in Baihe, and since he was born in Dongshan Township, he named the restaurant "Dong Mao" using the character "Mao" from his name. He became an apprentice at the age of 13 and has been working in the food industry for more than 60 years. Now, his son (the second generation) continues the legacy, and he sometimes personally supervises quality control and hygiene at the restaurant. In 1994, the Baihe Township Farmers' Association expanded the Lotus Seed Grand Feast, which was carefully designed by the home economics class leader (his wife) and Chef Hsieh Mao, featuring more than ten exquisite lotus seed dishes, serving 120 tables for over a thousand visitors from all over Taiwan who came to enjoy the feast. The Baihe District experiences a bumper crop of lotus seeds from May to August. To promote local specialties, the Farmers' Association actively hosts lotus tasting events, as lotus seeds have high value and can be used in various dishes, both sweet and savory, hot and cold. The entire lotus plant is utilized, with delicious dishes made from lotus leaves, lotus seeds, lotus flowers, lotus roots, and lotus stems.
