Shan Yuan Hakka Restaurant Introduction
Recommended dishes from the 2016 Taoyuan City Hakka cuisine certified quality restaurant: pickled mustard greens and pork soup, braised bamboo shoots, and oil chicken. Established on New Year's Day 2000, Shan Yuan is a beloved spot for many Hakka cuisine enthusiasts, including numerous celebrities, food connoisseurs, and political and business figures, who rave about the traditional Hakka dishes offered. The restaurant has also received recognition from various media outlets. The owner, passionate about traditional Hakka cooking, founded Shan Yuan together with friends after her retirement. Shan Yuan places the highest importance on ingredients, demanding top quality and ensuring vegetables are thoroughly washed to avoid pesticide residues, with each leaf of fiddlehead ferns being wiped clean. Additionally, hygiene is a priority, with cooking equipment and the restaurant being cleaned daily, complemented by a thorough weekly cleaning. This strict self-discipline has allowed Shan Yuan to navigate challenges such as SARS, bird flu, and financial crises, resulting in stable growth. When discussing Shan Yuan's popular dishes, the owner eagerly shares a number of authentic specialties, including locally sourced taro paired with a special sauce, and the long-simmered taro shoots that boast a creamy texture; the Hakka-style pineapple sautéed with wood ear mushrooms, known for its savory-sour-sweet balance, is perfectly seasoned and refreshing; and the exquisite beef soup made from Australian beef and the restaurant's own special sauce, slow-cooked to create a rich broth, with a chewy texture that is simply delightful.
