Jing Hsin Lou 13, Alley 3, Dung Yuan (Tung Yuan) Lane, Lungching Hsiang (township), Taichung County Tel: (04) 2633-0306 Hours: 11:30 am-3 pm; 5-11 pmys)

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, ¤ô»å, 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.¡XBy Little Ann