Imagine a collector of Asian film memorabilia who marries an aficionado of Forties culture and together they open a restaurant in a warehouse filled with military detritus and vintage toys – and you might have a general idea of the atmosphere of Old Taiwan in Kaohsiung.
The owner, an aficionado of trains, rebuilt the old Fongshan Railway Station, as well as the Cathay Theater, and created a restaurant that is a hybrid of cinematic Asia and folkloric Americana.
As soon as you step inside Old Taiwan, you feel as if you’re Alice sliding down the rabbit hole – only to land on the other side of the earth inside a Chinese emporium. Every nook and cranny of this well-designed restaurant evokes a bygone era, all of which complements the timeless comfort food served at the booths and tables.
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More than 200 Taiwanese favorites are served family-style, while grainy black-and-white films play in the background on wall-sized movie screens. Best of all, the food is even more delicious than the atmosphere – and it’s tempting to think about eating here for two – or three – meals in a row.
Old Taiwan serves as a reminder that sometimes old is the best.
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