West Market Shantou Restaurant - Main Branch Introduction
Hidden in a traditional market, the long-established Shantou Satay Hotpot in Hsinchu City God Temple attracts a continuous stream of visitors on weekends. Passing through the narrow alley to the adjacent market, one will find a queue of diners waiting to savor the satay hotpot at the Xi Shi Shantou Restaurant. The interior is simple and unadorned but always full, evoking memories of childhood for the locals in Hsinchu. When the place gets crowded, the feeling of dining closely with others brings a sense of familiarity, like having a home-cooked meal. The secret to enjoying Satay Beef Hotpot is “never take your chopsticks off the meat, three seconds in the broth.” Grab the edges of the beef slices and immerse them in the hottest part of the broth to ensure they are evenly cooked, waiting about three seconds before taking them out to lock in the sweetness. The fragrant and refreshing satay broth warms the stomach, while the selected warm-bodied beef dipped in satay sauce, with peanut granules, highlights the fresh sweetness of the meat. A friendly reminder: for friends who don’t eat beef, pork is also an option! The Satay Beef Hotpot features satay sauce, scallions, and tomatoes as the main seasonings for the broth, presenting a unique flavor. One can first taste the clear broth before enjoying the hand-sliced beef. The Stir-fried Satay Beef Noodles not only soak up flavor but also maintain the noodles' elasticity, quickly stir-fried over high heat which adds a fragrant wok aroma. The beef remains tender, and the sauce has a perfect balance of salty and sweet, truly unbeatable! The Stir-fried Tomato Beef Tripe, cooked with satay and tomatoes, has a rich satay aroma with a hint of tanginess from the tomatoes, making it a special and signature dish as well.
