Shan Yuan Hakka Restaurant Introduction
Recommended Dishes from the Certified Quality Hakka Restaurant in Taoyuan City for 2016: Mustard Greens Pork Soup, Braised Bamboo Shoots, and Oil Chicken. Established on New Year's Day in 2000, Shan Yuan is a favorite for many when it comes to Hakka cuisine. Its clientele consists of numerous celebrities, food connoisseurs, and business and political figures, all praising the traditional Hakka dishes offered by Shan Yuan, which have also received wide acclaim from various media outlets. The owner, who has a deep passion for traditional Hakka cuisine, founded Shan Yuan along with friends after her retirement. Shan Yuan places a strong emphasis on ingredients, demanding the highest quality; vegetables are washed thoroughly to prevent pesticide residues, with every leaf of the mountain fern being wiped clean. Moreover, hygiene is prioritized, with cooking equipment and the premises cleaned daily and a comprehensive cleaning conducted weekly. The restaurant's strict self-requirements have allowed Shan Yuan to navigate challenges such as SARS, avian influenza, and financial crises, growing steadily. When talking about Shan Yuan’s popular dishes, the owner enthusiastically shares several authentic recipes. These include locally sourced taro paired with a special sauce, simmered for a long time to achieve a creamy texture; a traditional Hakka dish known as Sweet and Sour Pineapple with Wood Ear Mushrooms, which is perfectly seasoned and refreshing; and an exquisite beef soup made with Australian beef, slow-cooked in a homemade sauce, resulting in a tender and flavorful broth.
