Dragonfly Villa Introduction
The Only Restaurant, renowned for its exquisite local cuisine, is located in the picturesque Sandimen Township, Pingtung County, surrounded by lush mountains and scenic landscapes. Established in 1983, it has been in operation for over twenty years. The owner, Teacher Shih Hsiu-Ju, not only has a profound understanding of the traditional indigenous cultural asset of glass beads but has also innovated and led local industrial development. By combining the natural beauty of Sandimen with the distinctive cultural features of the Paiwan people, the restaurant creates a unique cultural and culinary experience centered around humanistic arts and tribal cuisine. It has become the most representative leisure dining establishment in Sandimen and is also the largest representative of glass bead art inheritance. Teacher Shih is a successful role model for women entrepreneurs. To revitalize the local economy, she has dedicated considerable effort and passion to help her fellow tribespeople achieve stable income, currently employing local workers, all of whom are indigenous women known for their patience and exquisite craftsmanship. The Only Restaurant provides these indigenous women not just a job or skills, but also a sense of dignity and warmth in life. Since its founding, the restaurant has focused on promoting indigenous culinary arts and innovating to create flavors that are more acceptable to modern consumers, continuously creating unique dining experiences that pass down the culinary culture of the Paiwan people. Addressing the public's interest in indigenous culture and their desire to explore, the restaurant emphasizes how to highlight the unique essence of Paiwan cuisine and connect the cultural history of the Paiwan people through food. To offer visitors a complete journey, in addition to the delicious Paiwan-style meals at "The Only Indigenous Cuisine Restaurant," they also sell bead art products and provide glass bead-making experiences, DIY bead stringing classes, and tribal tours, allowing everyone to appreciate the unique beauty of Taiwan's Paiwan Indigenous people.
