Cho Mi (Cuo Mi) Kung Fu Cuisine · Signature Soup (Dali Branch)

Choicemeal (厝秘) is all about "Gongfu" dishes and signature soups—essentially the high-skill, time-intensive heavy hitters of Taiwanese cuisine. At its heart, the restaurant is a tribute to the legacy of the "Zong-pu-shi" (the master chefs behind traditional outdoor banquets known as "Ban-zhuo"), taking those rustic feast traditions and elevating them into a refined dining experience. Their Dali branch on Guoguang Road is tucked right near the local flower market, housed in a stunning standalone building. It features several VIP private rooms, each with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto a zen Japanese garden with manicured pines. Perfect for family gatherings, formal banquets, and special celebrations. You can’t go wrong with their signature Su-Hang Dongpo Pork, which surprisingly comes with baguettes and sauerkraut, or the Shredded Pork in Sweet Bean Sauce that you wrap up in thin pancakes with colorful sides. Other crowd-pleasers include the Truffle Scrambled Eggs (served with six slices of baguette), the rich Crab Roe Tofu Pot, and the refreshing Fruit Salad Shrimp—every one of them a classic example of expert "Gongfu" cooking. Even the rice is a standout; they use local Wufeng aromatic rice, which is perfectly chewy with a natural hint of taro. Just a heads-up: the big-ticket items like the White Cabbage & Free-range Chicken Pot or the Sesame Oil Braised Duck need to be pre-ordered, and they're best shared with a big group. Perfect for foodies, family reunions, and those looking to experience elevated traditional Taiwanese flavors.