Shihlin Taiwan Street Snacks

Having grown up in Taiwan and loving the night markets, I was super excited to try this shop which wanted to honor and bring the same taste of ShihLin Night Market Food/Taste/Flavor: 2/5 - XXL Chicken Thigh with mild spiciness, original flavor, fully cut, and default seasoning. There wasn't much flavoring but just mostly allowing spiciness to determine the flavor. Also, they didn't allow it to rest before serving so the chicken was pretty oily with parts of the fried coating falling off. There was a puddle of oil at the bottom of the bag with all the leftover skin as well. The Crispy Mushroom with default seasoning and hot spiciness was also super oily. Unfortunately, it just tasted of oil with just an undertone of mushroom that we finished less than half the bag. There were a lot of pieces that were just fried coating rather than actual mushroom as well Ambience: N/A - to go orders only as it's a tiny shop. However, they do have 2 large tables and one small one to sit out just to the side of the shop Service: N/A- you order online or on the device provided in front of the shop. They'll call your number once it's ready Value for price: 1/5 - for the price, I was expecting better flavor and cooking. I had to convince my SO that this can't compare to Taiwan and not to set this as the standard :((

Grabbed takeout for lunch from here after having it recommended by the front desk person at my hotel. Got the popcorn chicken box with extra veggies and braised chicken. Arrived at designated pickup time, but order took another 5 mins, which was no big deal, as the gentleman at the window (maybe the owner?) was quite nice and warm in his communication. After a few mins, my name was called and my order handed to me nicely bagged up. Got back to the hotel and every single thing was correct and the food was piping hot and absolutely delicious. I could not finish it all in one meal, either. The fried chicken was really good, the steamed veggies were also great, and the tofu was excellent. The marinated eggs were not as good as the rest of the food (a little overcooked for my taste), but still good enough to make the overall experience a legit 5 stars. I'll be back soon.

I am impressed with this place. I thought I would give this place a try since my plans changed for lunch today. I wanted something quick and cheap. Though this place was semi-quick and not so cheap ($15 for popcorn chicken meal). I was impressed with the taste of my popcorn chicken AND the only place that I know that still serves basil with the popcorn chicken. The ONLY downside of this place was ordering the food. It was confusing as hell. Another customer had to explain to me how to order. No was allowed to enter the establishment and the instructions to order the food was confusing as hell. They had a tablet at the front door but so many signs around the restaurant that said to scan a QR code to start ordering. I went with my gut feeling and ordered through the QR code, which was the right step. The eta for my lunch was 10min. They were hecka busy so I didn't get my lunch till 12 min later. As to the lunch, it was impressive. Nice amount of steam rice and veggies but definitely good portion (the right portion) for the popcorn chicken. I opted on mild and they gave me mild. I also ordered the brown sugar milk tea with boba. It was the right amount of sugar/milk/tea/boba. Overall, I am pleased with my lunch. It was a bit pricey but I did pay for not just the chicken. Definitely a good lunch place to go to the next time I am craving for something new. The milk tea price was right and good portion. Price: A Quality: A+++ Service: B (no service what so ever but quick with the take out). Lack of clear instructions on how to order.