Datian Lotus Restaurant. 2016 Hakka Capital Certified Restaurant Recommended Dishes: Steamed Fish with Lotus Leaf, Eight Treasure Rice with Lotus Leaf. The story of Datian Lotus Restaurant is a beautiful accident. 2016 Hakka Capital Certified Restaurant Recommended Dishes: Steamed Fish with Lotus Leaf, Eight Treasure Rice with Lotus Leaf. The story of Datian Lotus Restaurant is a beautiful accident. In 1998, the old owner, Zhuang, who was originally a chef, retired and was preparing to live a pastoral life enjoying his grandchildren. At that time, as the secretary-general of the Dahukeng Creek Ecological Conservation Association, he discovered that his own environment harbored a water pollution crisis. So, with a few friends, he converted his rice fields into lotus cultivation to test the water. Not only did this work, but the blooming lotuses also attracted tourists from all over Taiwan. Using lotus in dishes, Hakka adds new flavors. Having formed a bond with lotuses, the Zhuang family established Datian Lotus Restaurant and began to study the ecology of lotuses. Through explanations, DIY activities, and even developing dishes, they hoped to help customers understand this land better. It is worth mentioning that Mr. Zhuang, who has been helping his father with banquets since childhood, is an excellent cook and one of the well-known chefs in the Taoyuan area. He has assisted in organizing many year-end parties for major technology companies and has also served as the local village chief for two terms. Thus, from a fragrant cup of lotus tea to shelled stir-fried lotus seeds that taste like pistachios, or... Address: 桃園市觀音區大崛里大湖路二段193號 Hours: 00:00–23:59 Taoyuan