March 16, 2008
六胡村飲食館
Thanks to a conveniently located freeway interchange 關西 has made itself into quite a weekend destination for Taipei residents as the gateway to the Hsinchu Hakka region. A long row of family-style Hakka restaurants line the main street coming off the freeway, and this one is SO's family favorite. It's not as prominent as the other restaurants since it's located at the end of the main drag, but the unassuming storefront still does great business, a testament to its reputation.
We make the same wide noodles at home with more stuff, but the simplicity of the noodle in broth with scallion and bean sprouts on top shows perfectly that less-is-more. They can make a big pot of slow-cooked broth that we just can't get the same depth of flavor at home. Either that or they throw in a boatload of MSG which is also entirely possible. Also ordered a plate of pork cheek and stir-fried garlic vegetables as complementary sides.
It's all as rustic as can be, of course, a converted storefront space filled with a motley assortment of tables and cheap chairs. But it's clean enough for working purposes and not too expensive. Familiar home-style for us, maybe an exotic local experience for others.
六胡村飲食館
新竹縣關西鎮正義路250號
03-587-1864