Bamboo Melody Diner Introduction
When talking about traditional Taiwanese restaurants in Hsinchu, many locals will think of Zhu Le Shi Tang, located diagonally across from Minfu Elementary School and in business for several decades. Although it lacks modern interior decoration and its sign is not very prominent, it remains unforgettable for many food enthusiasts and can be considered a favorite among the old Hsinchu residents. With over 30 years of operation, there is no printed menu; just like traditional seafood restaurants, you order based on the dishes available in the refrigerator at the entrance. The seafood is a surprise revealed only on that day! You can look at the glass display and choose whatever you'd like, and you can also ask the staff to adjust the flavors to your liking. The chef's excellent skills and the friendly service make you feel as if you're stepping into a home kitchen. The delicious and simple dishes always ensure that you become a regular! The variety of dishes here ranges from oyster omelets to grilled spare ribs, with simple home-style meals that exude a homely flavor, making you feel very warm. The poached chicken is shiny with oily skin and extremely tender meat, juicy and soft; for those who love chicken, a plate is highly recommended. The oyster omelet is different from the typical version; it uses a more traditional method, combining the oysters with crispy fried batter, along with a generous amount of green onions. Eating it with ketchup brings back the taste of visiting grandma's house as a child! The grilled spare ribs are marinated and grilled to perfection upon ordering, cooked just right—not too tough. With a drizzle of lemon juice, they are pleasantly tangy and savory, making it hard to resist digging in.
