Lu Rou Fan exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Lu Rou Fan made with real commitment to fermented tofu and technique. The umami-rich result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

Taiwanese night markets are a pillar of social life and street food culture. The a morning soy milk and scallion pancake shop was exactly right for this kind of eating. Kavalan whisky was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.