West District, Taichung City｜August Food Studio

This store is very particular about ingredients, meals and cuisine, and the design of online reservation and ordering is great. There is no service charge, but the service, environment and every dish are very attentive. The appetizer of delicately roasted mushrooms with spices and arugula leaves and balsamic vinegar was appetizing. The onion soup has chicken broth as the base, and the thick soup is full of ingredients. The tofu in the salad is refreshing and rich in bean flavor; the Thai-style grilled pork slices are sour and spicy. The main meal of saffron paella is made from real saffron and comes with a variety of seafood. Beef steaks, Iberian pork tops, and lamb chops are all designed with mastery of doneness, meat texture, and sauce. We use coffee beans from well-known stores, have chosen them! Not even a latte. Each of the three desserts has its own characteristics. It’s a store that’s attentive and I’ll definitely visit again many times!

The staffs were friendly and kind. The best part for us was their service, we couldn’t accept pork but the restaurant specially arranged us cheese and smoked salmon as replacements on our appetizers and salad. Their plating is good, and the quality of their food is indisputably delicious. The hotness of the spaghetti was adequate, sided with pre-peeled prawns and fresh clams. On top of that, my pre-ordered fish dish was marinated exquisitely with baked tomatoes and oranges. You can taste the sweetness of the fruits just by having the fish. I am definitely putting this restaurant on my revisiting list, and remember to make a reservation online beforehand so the kitchen can prepare the freshest ingredients 🎉😋 Happy New Year!

Went for a dinner event and was pleasantly surprised. Food was primarily continental style with local touches here and there. Was very impressed that they were able to produce fairly intricate food in quantity out of that tiny kitchen. Service was very proactive. Would definitely go again to try their regular menu.