This is the third post on our visit to the former residence of Marshal Zhang 少帥禪園 in Taipei. Part 1 is about the buildings. Part 2 tells the story of the famous resident. This post covers our lunch at the restaurant.

Zhang Xueliang 張學良 who was under house arrest over a 40-year period lived here for a long time. For his story, see part 2.

The restaurant offers four set menus – no a la carte dishes. We ordered the Young Marshal’s Menu and Lady Zhao’s All Fish Menu.

Traditional Chinese food served in the style of a Western style tasting menu.

Zhang Xueliang emigrated to Hawaii in 1990 and died there in 2001 at 100 years old. The restaurant claims that they researched his diet and designed the meals accordingly.

Lady Zhao is 趙一荻 aka Edith Chao (nicknamed 趙四小姐) was the mistress of Zhang who accompanied him for many years in this residence. Her preference for fish in her diet is unknown to us.

According to Wikipedia, to accommodate the mistress, Zhao begged for and received the acceptance of the wife.

The liquid was not there when it came out. I took too longer taking the picture.

Obviously, some one spent time designing these dishes.

Traditional chicken and abalone soup cooked in a bowl with a heavy lid.

Le Creuset concept. All the goodness remains in the soup.

A Chinese meal must have some rice. Right ?

The different colorful plates added to the experience.

We were pleasantly surprised by the meal. Highly recommended.