An innovative take on traditional Taiwanese cuisine

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Park South, a modern Taiwanese restaurant, has opened on Huashan Road.

The two-storey street side location is opposite Huashan Groenland. The Chinese name (南鸽餐厅) refers to the Pipi pigeon as the spirit animal of Park South and commemorates the importance of ordinary and daily life rituals, including eating, talking, drinking and enjoying the park, like a wandering pigeon.

The owners, with a creative background, have composed the space by combining free-flowing colors and materials in an inspiring way. It leads to a modern, funky venue for a fun night out, with dining on the first floor and drinks and cocktails on the second floor.

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Chef Andrew Moo (Yaya’s & GOODMAN) has joined the team to develop a menu inspired by, but not limited to, Taiwanese cuisine.

Taiwanese cuisine is usually associated with snacks at roadside cafes and night markets. It is usually an amalgamation of cuisines, mainly Chinese (particularly Minnan, which refers to Fujian and parts of Guangdong provinces), Japanese and other international influences.

Moo has explored ways to elevate or reinvent conventional dishes and snacks. He created the new flavors after his research trips to Tainan, Taichung and Taipei.

Yang Di

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Start your evening with a few appetizers, such as edamame. These are not your typical edamame. An alley-side barbecue stall in Tainan serves as inspiration for Edamame. It is stir-fried with garlic, peppers and black beans and marinated overnight.

Taiwanese popcorn chicken – bite-sized fried chicken with a crispy texture and deep flavor – is the mainstay of Taiwan’s bustling night markets. You can enjoy it here now. Honey and soy sauce marinated pork neck is roasted and served with homemade hot sauce, sweet soy sauce and Taiwanese spices, making it tender and tasty.

A Taiwanese dinner is not complete without Three Cup Chicken. Surprisingly, Moo uses pigeons in a creative way. Moo prepares this unique creation by frying the pigeon and slowly braising it with aromatics. Braised pork with rice and Dan Dan noodles is also a must-try.

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In addition to the food, Park South also serves wines and drinks. Mixologist Zikker (ex-Slurp & Sip) uses homemade Chinese liqueurs and local ingredients to create innovative cocktails. A new cocktail menu, “Vintage ‘Me’mory,” inspired by old Taiwanese tunes, is in the works.

If you go:

Opening hours:

Park South (1F)

Lunch 11am-2pm

Dinner: 5:30 PM – 12:00 PM (10:00 PM last food order)

Bark (2F) 19:00-02:00

(Closed on Monday)

Tel: 13032163372

Address: Unit 102, No. 121, Lane 1520 Huashan Rd

Average price: 160 yuan