Tsao-Mi Inn Introduction
Near Tsao-Song Junior High School in Shuilin Township, there is an unassuming small restaurant. The exterior is decorated with bamboo, and a small sign reads "Tsao-Song Inn." The owner, Huang Wen-Chun, returned to his hometown seven years ago to open this restaurant, quickly becoming a local culinary sensation. An artist at heart, Huang has transformed his traditional courtyard home into a countryside restaurant with a 1950s vibe, adorned with old music posters, vinyl records, red lanterns, and vintage furniture. Various propaganda boards from earlier years, such as "Report Spies, the Government Will Reward You," give the place a nostalgic feel, as if stepping back in time. The food served in the restaurant consists of home-style dishes. To ensure freshness, the restaurant insists on using local ingredients, aiming to keep the "food mileage" within five kilometers. Ingredients such as eels from Kouhu, Taiwanese pompano, local free-range chickens, and eel are used, while the backyard is planted with eggplants, chili peppers, papayas, and other vegetables for immediate use. With Huang's creative flair, local ingredients come together to create dishes that evoke fond memories for food enthusiasts.
