Jing Hsin Lou

From our archives, Compass Magazine, Feb. 2002

By Little Ann

Jing Hsin Lou is decorated in an ancient Chinese style, with an atmosphere that is both simple and elegant. There is also a feeling of seclusion, making it a good choice for those times when the pressures of the world seem too large to bear. This small restaurant serves up a variety of vegetarian fare, some of which is quite unique, like its specialties–pumpkin noodles (NT$60 to NT$80) and pumpkin rice (NT$60). Its vegetarian version of rice with chicken’s blood (NT$45) is low-calorie and packed with nutrients. Other popular items include vegetarian boiled dumplings (shui jiao, NT$45), puff pastry soup (NT$70), a variety of noodle dishes (NT$65), curry rice (NT$65), Tang Kuei soup (NT$40) and herbal hot pot (NT$120). After eating your fill, try something from the drink menu like grapefruit juice (NT$50), rosemary tea (NT$60) or one of the many ices (NT$50). On the second floor, there is seating available for larger groups.

13, Alley 3, Dung Yuan (Tung Yuan) Lane, Lungching Hsiang (township), Taichung County