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Zuo. Xia Ben (Tianjing Alley Branch)

特色菜 · ⭐ 4.7

No. 54, Tianjing Lane

Dishes

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  Stir-Fried Small Squid with Holy Basil

  Fresh small squid stir-fried quickly with holy basil. The squid is blanched to maintain a crisp texture, then tossed with fragrant holy basil and garlic. The dish features a clear color, strong aroma, and fresh, slightly spicy flavor.
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  Oden

  Oden is a traditional Japanese snack made with various ingredients such as fish balls, meatballs, tofu, and more, all simmered in a specially prepared broth. The ingredients are skewered on bamboo sticks and slowly cooked in the broth until they absorb the rich flavors, resulting in a delicious and savory taste.
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  Braised Pork Rice

  Braised pork rice is a classic Chinese rice dish, primarily made with fatty pork belly, mushrooms, and onions. The pork belly is cut into small cubes and slowly stewed with seasonings until the meat becomes tender and fully infused with flavor. Mushrooms and onions add aroma and texture to the dish. Finally, the braised pork and rich sauce are poured over steamed rice.
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  Taiwanese Fish Ball Soup

  A savory soup made with fish balls crafted from fresh fish meat, simmered in a clear broth with vegetables and ginger for a delicate, refreshing taste.
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  Elderberry Tomato Seed Dish

  A creative dish featuring elderberries and tomato seeds, gently cooked and seasoned with herbs for a refreshing taste.
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  Soup-Soaked Rice

  A simple dish where hot soup is poured over cooked rice, allowing it to absorb the flavors of the broth, often enhanced with vegetables, meat, or egg.
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  Hot Spring Egg

  A温泉蛋 (onsen tamago) is a Japanese dish made primarily from eggs. Its distinctive feature is the slow cooking of eggs using the heat from hot springs, typically maintained at 60–70°C for about 30–40 minutes. This method results in a custard-like yolk that is set but still soft, with a silky texture and unique flavor.
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  Steamed Liver and Pork Slice

  A cold dish made from pork liver and pork, boiled and sliced, known for its tender texture and natural flavor.
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  Mithaomei

  A Taiwanese rice-based snack made from glutinous rice and tapioca flour, shaped into thin noodles that are soft and chewy when cooked.
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  Meat Sauce Rice

  Rice with pork sauce is a dish made by combining pork sauce with rice. To prepare it, the pork sauce is simmered with spices and seasonings until rich and aromatic, then hot rice is served in a bowl and topped with the pork sauce and its broth, allowing each grain of rice to fully absorb the savory aroma of the pork sauce.
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  Seaweed Antarctic Shrimp

  Antarctic shrimp with dried seaweed, blanched and quickly stir-fried. The dish features bright color, tender and elastic shrimp meat, and slightly salty-sweet seaweed flavor with rich texture.
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  Strawberry Sesame Cheese

  A dessert combining fresh strawberries, cream cheese, and toasted sesame seeds for a sweet, nutty flavor.
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  Brown Sugar Cheese Rice Cake

  A sweet treat made with chewy rice cakes, brown sugar syrup, and melted cheese, offering a rich and comforting flavor.

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