Tonight, we had a hearty dinner at the Bongos, a deli that serves affordable food and drinks for everyone.
The place is cozy with many seas and tables. Well, here comes the first complaints from me: the tables. The table are too wide!! Maybe they are good for many people sitting together and have a bid meal, but there seems to be a lack of small table for people who come in in small numbers. We three sat by a large table. The table made us difficult to hear each other. There were lots of sutdents or young people talking and playing, which made it even more difficult to converse. So for couple who want to enjoy a romantic moments, this is definitely not the place to go. Instead, Bongos is great place for family gatherings and school reunions.
The best thing about parties is to enjoy delicious food and drinks. At Bongos, your taset buds will be satisfied with its varied menu. The menu lists Mexican food, pasta, salads, and American-style burgers. What's more, it provides a wide variesty of beer, you can select local Taiwan beer as well as Beligian beer (yes, Beligin beer!!). Not to mention several British beer. So after briwsing the menu for several minutes, because the noise was making me have trouble figuring out what are the ingredients of each dish, I chose fish 'n' chips. Very British, but somehow different. Judging by experiences, this british dish is altered to meet the taste of locals. The chips are great, and sufficinet to feed your stomach. The single fried cod fillet was juicy and salty. The crispy crust retains the juice of fresh cod. When you take a bite of the fish, you can taste the falvor of ocean right in your mouth. I don't quite remember the taste of side sauce, since the original tastes are already good. The dish would get 2.5 out of five stars.
Then need something to quench the greasy taste? You need British beer to go with this British dish. I ordered Murohy's stout to go with dish. It a great combination. The stout is a little bit dry, but still maintains its sweetness and fragrance. But the place obviously has nothing to go with the beer. For there is a custom that each beer has its own cup. So here comes another complaint, the cup is not the one for this kind of beer. I somehow felt disappointed. With continuous noise and lack of service, the place becomes intolerable for people who come in the enjoy the meals. But it's great to see the backwall's filled with books. I guess that the place might be a lot quiet in the afternoon. I think that's the time to enjoy the dish and kill time. Judgin on that, I will give the atomosphere 3 out of five stars. Here is definitely a great place for gatherings and parties as I said before.
The deli closes at 2200, so might be a place for people to hang out and watch people. Though I had some bad experiences, I still recommend this place is worthy a visit. But of course, bring your friends along.
Bongos info:
No. 3, Alley 5, Lane 74, Wenjou Street, Taipei
(02) 2365-6059
北市溫州街74巷5弄3號
If you are lost in the maze, call Debby 0952-821-930
Have fun there!!
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