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Tainan is a city of gourmet food. With its long history and rich food culture, it has cultivated many skilled chefs. They not only serve delicious dishes that carry emotions and memories, but also convey the life spirit and attitude of Tainan people. In 2024, on the occasion of Tainan 400, the Tourism and Tourism Bureau has specially planned a series of reports "Tainan 400‧A Moveable Feast─Come and Set a Table" and "Tainan 400‧Exquisite Food─Tshuē Restaurant" to invite the public to have a glimpse of Tainan's food Strength, get to know Tainan’s chefs and specialty restaurants.
Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe said that Wang Yiyong (A Yongshi), who is well-known in Taiwan's catering industry, learned cooking from his father "Kunshi" Wang Dingkun when he was a child. Later, he took on the catering business on his own, adhering to his father's "honesty, pragmatism, The spirit of “requiring food ingredients, small profits but quick turnover” and good craftsmanship have gained popularity. Taiwan's table service style has evolved from "workmanship" and "contracting" in the early days to "table reservation" coordinated by chefs. Wang Yiyong was ahead of his peers and became a full-service "table reservation" master very early on, gradually expanding the market. In an era when information management was not yet very popular, he began to use computers to inventory ingredients and tableware, control costs and arrange menus, streamline order-taking procedures, and achieve customized services. In addition, he incorporated European and American table setting concepts and was the first to use simple Elegant white porcelain bowls and plates highlight the color and aroma of the dishes. At the same time, the plastic cloth and gaudy red tablecloths used in traditional table settings are replaced with elegant champagne-colored tablecloths, and a turntable is placed on the table to facilitate guests to pick up their meals. . While most of his colleagues are still using traditional tents, Master Ayong has set up a high-ceiling European-style arch tent, placed a mobile air conditioner in the outdoor tent, and upgraded the dining and kitchen equipment, making the space more spacious and comfortable, and making it more accessible. Employees wear neat uniforms to establish a professional catering image. A Yongshi's reform created a desk scene that was different from the ordinary and set an example. It not only implemented food aesthetics in roadside desks, but also had a whirlwind influence in the industry, pushing the desk culture to a new level. mileage.
Director of the Tourism Bureau, Lin Guohua, said that A Yongshi has retained the Tainan people's habit of gathering with neighbors when dining out, free and warm, and on the other hand, he is committed to providing good ingredients and meals, and will The art of cooking has made traditional dining tables more refined. It is precisely because of his constant self-demand and business philosophy of excellence that he has established his reputation and status in the catering industry.
In terms of banquet dishes, Chef A Yong also continuously develops new dishes to present the essence of Taiwanese cuisine with more delicate cooking techniques. He has been invited to report on the international media Discovery, and has organized 800 tables in a single event and 15 banquets in a single day. He has also catered for many well-known companies and political and business celebrities, including former presidents Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian, who will take office in May. President Lai Qingde was once a guest, and he can be said to have experienced hundreds of battles. When former US Secretary of State Pompeo came to Taiwan in 2022, the luncheon in Tainan was also cooked by Chef A Yong. The authentic Taiwanese cuisine surprised Pompeo who came from afar. With so many praises, he can be said to be an important representative of catering chefs in Taiwan.
Master Ah Yong, who is good at business management, led a professional and disciplined team to establish "A Yong's Catering Business". In addition to still running tables in the streets and alleys, he also extended the catering business to banquet halls in Quy Nhon. Established "Beautiful Manor" to provide banquet services. Master Ayong, who has long regarded serving tables as his career, wants to keep this most Taiwanese dining style and the warmest memories in people's lives.
The Tourism and Tourism Bureau stated that the 2024 Tainan 400 will launch a series of "Tainan 400‧A Movable Feast - Table Chefs" starting from March 22 to introduce Tainan's table chefs and invite the public to come to Tainan to taste the delicacies and enjoy the delicious food in Tainan. The exquisite cooking skills of local chefs, please stay tuned to " Tainan Tourism Network " for more related content.
Tainan Mayor Huang Weizhe said that Wang Yiyong (A Yongshi), who is well-known in Taiwan's catering industry, learned cooking from his father "Kunshi" Wang Dingkun when he was a child. Later, he took on the catering business on his own, adhering to his father's "honesty, pragmatism, The spirit of “requiring food ingredients, small profits but quick turnover” and good craftsmanship have gained popularity. Taiwan's table service style has evolved from "workmanship" and "contracting" in the early days to "table reservation" coordinated by chefs. Wang Yiyong was ahead of his peers and became a full-service "table reservation" master very early on, gradually expanding the market. In an era when information management was not yet very popular, he began to use computers to inventory ingredients and tableware, control costs and arrange menus, streamline order-taking procedures, and achieve customized services. In addition, he incorporated European and American table setting concepts and was the first to use simple Elegant white porcelain bowls and plates highlight the color and aroma of the dishes. At the same time, the plastic cloth and gaudy red tablecloths used in traditional table settings are replaced with elegant champagne-colored tablecloths, and a turntable is placed on the table to facilitate guests to pick up their meals. . While most of his colleagues are still using traditional tents, Master Ayong has set up a high-ceiling European-style arch tent, placed a mobile air conditioner in the outdoor tent, and upgraded the dining and kitchen equipment, making the space more spacious and comfortable, and making it more accessible. Employees wear neat uniforms to establish a professional catering image. A Yongshi's reform created a desk scene that was different from the ordinary and set an example. It not only implemented food aesthetics in roadside desks, but also had a whirlwind influence in the industry, pushing the desk culture to a new level. mileage.
Director of the Tourism Bureau, Lin Guohua, said that A Yongshi has retained the Tainan people's habit of gathering with neighbors when dining out, free and warm, and on the other hand, he is committed to providing good ingredients and meals, and will The art of cooking has made traditional dining tables more refined. It is precisely because of his constant self-demand and business philosophy of excellence that he has established his reputation and status in the catering industry.
In terms of banquet dishes, Chef A Yong also continuously develops new dishes to present the essence of Taiwanese cuisine with more delicate cooking techniques. He has been invited to report on the international media Discovery, and has organized 800 tables in a single event and 15 banquets in a single day. He has also catered for many well-known companies and political and business celebrities, including former presidents Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian, who will take office in May. President Lai Qingde was once a guest, and he can be said to have experienced hundreds of battles. When former US Secretary of State Pompeo came to Taiwan in 2022, the luncheon in Tainan was also cooked by Chef A Yong. The authentic Taiwanese cuisine surprised Pompeo who came from afar. With so many praises, he can be said to be an important representative of catering chefs in Taiwan.
Master Ah Yong, who is good at business management, led a professional and disciplined team to establish "A Yong's Catering Business". In addition to still running tables in the streets and alleys, he also extended the catering business to banquet halls in Quy Nhon. Established "Beautiful Manor" to provide banquet services. Master Ayong, who has long regarded serving tables as his career, wants to keep this most Taiwanese dining style and the warmest memories in people's lives.
The Tourism and Tourism Bureau stated that the 2024 Tainan 400 will launch a series of "Tainan 400‧A Movable Feast - Table Chefs" starting from March 22 to introduce Tainan's table chefs and invite the public to come to Tainan to taste the delicacies and enjoy the delicious food in Tainan. The exquisite cooking skills of local chefs, please stay tuned to " Tainan Tourism Network " for more related content.
