The ONE Taiwanese Cuisine - Logan City

Now this cute little restaurant is well hidden and omg what a little gem the food is so good And for the price amazing 2 meals 2 drinks for $35 I'll be

Be prepared for a wait if you visit this popular restaurant in the middle of Market Square on a Friday or Saturday night.

This place is alright! I came here in a large group of people on a public holiday!! It was pretty intense how busy the entire sunnybank and the restaurant

Food court outlet... Menu seems reasonably priced. Value for money seems reasonably good. They offer cheap meals that are filling. Verdict: good spot for a quick meal on your own.

This review, while focusing on the ONE Taiwanese Cuisine, will be about the food court of Little Taipei as a whole. While there is quite the array of options to chose from, it would get repetitve having to describe the interior, aesthetics et al especially since there is not a lot to it that can be elaborated upon. Think of it as a hidden hawker stall meets a food court. Now, it is no secret about how good, authentic Chinese food can be found in Sunnybank's Market Square as well as Korean, Malaysian, Singapurian, Vietnamese et al. This also extends to the range of options, where it can get very fancy yum cha all the way down to hole in the wall (maybe even literally) speciality stores that are bound to house a surprise here and there. That is one of the reasons why I love it so much; it is quite a pity I don't live a stone's throw away. Sometimes the best secrets come from hearsay, and that will lead to people bringing others back to experience it. That was the case with me and a house-guest with Little Taipei, where my brother-in-law had been before and had really taken an affinity to it. In short, there are multiple little places all operating independently, side-by-side offering up specialised cuisine all at a cheap price. Plenty of Asian students from university flock here - so that is a good sign of its quality. Talk about hidden. First, you have to venture away from the main stretch of restaurants, shops and eateries into what is a less-well lit alleyway right next to the High Fresh Supermarket. Go into the doorway on the right, and walk up several flights of stairs (or take the elevator). Then you will get to a somewhat run down eating area that resembles a food court mixed wtih a dining hall. At any one time, several of the operations will be open; a little under half were functioning when I got here one night after a walk around Market Square.  During the peak hour, you can expect that this place would be rowdy. Just consider the average food court at a mall on a school afternoon, and that is an estimate for how busy it would get. Tables allign the big amount of space, and a couple of televisions are playing Japanese shows and animes. It has to be seen for the full effect; this is really getting into the authentic, unadulterated dining experience.  The basic layout of each menu is this, there are several dozen different dishes all with the picture matching the name. It is massive, allows potential patrons to browse at a distance and with it being number makes the ordering process that much easier. At least where I went to, the service was advanced beyond my expectations. Instead of the usual food court or hawker stall style, it went for the cafe style - that is, you get a number, find a table and then they bring the meal to you. This was an awesome bonus. The best part about it is how quickly the food comes out, and that it is made fresh.  My brother-in-law went to one place called "Ya Hoo". This is a Malaysian place, with various classic dishes, snacks and even some more innovative ideas. I was about to get something else from the same place when he called out from behind me that I should consider getting something from elsewhere - sharing, getting different things, the code of my family with eating out more or less. During the time though, I nicked a bit of his meal - he got something called "Guiness Pork". Just imagine, a spicier, smokier version of sweet and sour pork and that is pretty much what it is. It was hot, crispy, tasty, slightly sour and just delicious. Along the side was a strange soup-rice amalgam that was smooth and simple in flavour.  So, finally to where I went to for my meal. The ONE Taiwanese Cuisine. This had a similar outlook to the aforementioned place: a range of wholesome dishes, some classic, some innovative from the homeland's cuisine - this time around Taiwanese. Over two dozen tempting choices were available, and I more or less picked at random. Each meal comes with some rice, a bowl of miso soup and a few condiments on the side. The condiments I got were a simple salad, some cabbage and a single spring roll. Naturally, points are given for presentation.  The milage may vary with what I got. It was simply named, stir fried pork belly with spicy sauce. It was mixed through with heaps of tofu, and a whole lot of chili that was visible to the naked eye. It was tasty, but my goodness was the level of spice intense. The pork bell was beautiful, it was tender, there was quite a bit of fat - and maybe that is what I am mistaking the tofu for. Despite it being really spicy, the chili did not detract from the taste as much as one would expect. The side dishes were all good: cabbage, much like a mix between sauerkraut and kimchi, the salad - I really can't remember it, lots of leaves? And the spring roll was tiny, and a bit non-descript. At least it was hot and crispy from the fryer. Nevertheless, it was a great experience and something which will be hard to find in most restaurants.  This meal was so spicy, that I was panting and needed something to counteract it and cool it down. Luckily, there was a bubble tea place open in the area - Momocha - so I went over and ordred a coffee milk tea with pearls (more or less my default order). It was also really good, smooth, slightly sweet, had a good coffee flavour; the pearls were the right consistency, chewey enough to be eaten, but smooth enough to go down the throat easily. More or less, another great bubble tea.  Much like the joys of a food court from way back when, part of the greatness here is you can get bits and pieces from everywhere and it is all good.  I never intended to sell this place as anything fancy or upmarket. Why would it be, when that would detract from the whole aesthetic and experience of dining in Little Taipei. For those unfamiliar with Market Square, I will say just go and explore around the place to see what works for your; those who are familar with this, yet haven't been, it is well worth getting off the beaten track and looking close. Great dining out is all about the hidden gems among others, and this is hidden and quite good.