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Lau Thoi Kha

A fascinating mix of Taiwanese and Western Cuisine

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Food

About

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Kaohsiung, Lau Thoi Kha is one of those hidden gems you’d easily miss. If not for the buzz and long lines created by the nearby university students, it’s a restaurant I would have never discovered. Nevertheless I’m glad I gave it a shot as the food I had that day was nothing like i’d ever had before.

Must Do's

Try their Try their Thin Crust Pizza with Pork & Mochi

Key Info

cost

accessibility

uniqueness

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Cost

It’s not your typical Taiwanese eatery, and due to the ingredients used prices are on the higher side. However the creativity of the food in my opinion justifies the higher than average cost.

Accessibility

Quite accessible through the Kaohsiong MTR. Take the subway to Sizihwan Station, and walk a short 4-minutes to the restaurant.

Uniqueness

Lau Thoi Kha specializes in Taiwanese fusion, and as a result there’s many dishes which you can’t find anywhere else!

My Experience

After catching a beautiful sunset at Sizihwan, I was looking for dinner spots and a local friend who studied at the nearby university recommended Lau Thoi Kha as a hot dinner spot amongst the students. True to its Chinese name, the restaurant is tucked at the bottom of a staircase. The interior is cozy, quirky, and full of character, definitely not your average dining spot. The food of course was the highlight of the restaurant. There’s a variety of fusion dishes you can choose from, and the menu is full of creative surprises. I tried various pastas, which were all delicious, but if I had to recommend one dish it was the Thin Crust Pizza with Prk & Mochi. Very interesting combination, that doesn’t sound very delicious by ear, but the different flavours and textures result in a flavorful surprise! The portions are on the smaller side, so if you’re a big eater, keep that in mind! Overall, if your interested in fusion foods, or would like a soft introduction to food in Taiwan, Lau Thoi Kha would be my go to spot.