Mother Chu's Taiwanese Cuisine

A "hole in the wall" can refer to the dent my fist left after I lost a video game and was berated by a fourteen-year-old boasting about having a close relationship with my mother. However, the more common definition refers to a small, slightly shabby but charming restaurant that serves great food. This perfectly describes Mother Chu’s Taiwanese Gourmet in Chinatown.

Ordered takeaways from here. T<br/ It takes 20mins for 3 items.<br/ <br/ Beside from the long waiting time. The food taste very nice. I will still come back for more next time.

We were only here for the Chinese breakfast, which delivered really well! The food was obviously freshly cooked, and people were waiting at the restaurant's doors before it had even turned its lights on just to have their breakfast dishes. The portion sizes were very generous for their prices, and each dish was hot, tasty and good quality. The staff could be a little more communicative and friendly.

Dear reader, I was not brave enough to try what the young people were eating in the restaurant, an apparently common Taiwanese snack: a deep fried dough stick wrapped in a fried spring onion pancake. The amount of starch and grease involved in that made me shudder. Good thing they were young and still, apparently, in good health.

I visited this restaurant because there aren't many vegan-friendly options in Chinatown. The vegetarian items are clearly labeled, and the staff was friendly and confirmed which dishes are vegan. I tried their delicious spinach tofu dumplings, which were a great value, and the Mapo tofu. I appreciated that the Mapo tofu can be ordered without rice. I wish I had requested extra spice, as it had a nice Szechuan flavor and included seitan, but I think it could use a little more salt and chili for my taste. The seating arrangement is reminiscent of small Asian eateries, with compact tables and chairs, which gives it a unique charm. However, it can get a bit chilly since the place is essentially a hallway connecting two streets without doors. Overall, it has a cool vibe and was quite busy during my visit.