Li Chi Café. A playful countryside restaurant, the top choice for family outings near the city.

I still remember that time N years ago... when it belonged to two little 0-year-old girls' 0 online selling stories...

We pooled our hard-earned savings from part-time jobs and school to go north together to buy goods—handling modeling, graphic design, packing, and shipping all by ourselves...

Though we had to close down after less than half a year (seriously understaffed, two girls just couldn’t manage %)

But we worked hard and seriously pursued that beautiful dream!! We briefly made it happen!! Now those two girls are both married with kids!!

One is a full-time mom who stays home all day yelling at the big one and taking care of the little ones—I’m the soon-to-be mom of another little one next month—referring to myself

The other is a newbie mom busy juggling a KIKI clothing store and family life, constantly burning the candle at both ends, yet she’s stuck to her dream of running a clothing store all along

Auntie Wei, fighting hard for her child—and KIKI

Time flies, even after N years today, there’s a bit more sign of aging on our faces

But us sisters are still working so hard to play our current roles well... ((why am I suddenly getting all sentimental?! Wiping tears~))

And the first place we shot our online selling photos outdoors was “Li Chi Café”

The current 0-Li Chi-0—moved up from its original location in Zhuqiao this April!!

Located right next to the main road between Toufen and Hsinchu, standing in a lush green field, the eye-catching standalone bright yellow building—is 0-her-0

N years later—we visited again!! (What’s this N number anyway?! Counting on fingers...)

Because I was in the late stage of pregnancy, I rushed to take maternity photos in Taichung before the safe delivery period

The night before, I stayed at my sister’s place—both families brought everyone along!! Holding hands, big and small, going on an outing together...

We planned to spend the whole afternoon here, letting the urban kids enjoy this expanse of greenery and run freely~

It relocated and was rebuilt because the original lease in Zhuqiao expired

The moment you walk in, you’ll see this huge blackboard that reads0-Only one of its kind, no branches-0 buddies!! Don’t come to the wrong place, okay?!

These two big bears are definitely the store’s treasures!! They steal the spotlight entirely... melting hearts of both adults and kids~

Haven’t seen o?? Nai for ages? Nai has grown so much, and there are so many people here. The o?? Dou Gao and Pu Tuo look just as I remember them.

Please, Huang Xiao Wei, eat more and gain some weight, okay?! You’re making your mom not know where to put her face~

The interior decor is nothing but thoughtful, with a rural fairy-tale design style, every little detail full of cute charm

If it weren’t for 0-knowing someone-0, we’d never get a spot on holidays!! This place has become a new food landmark for Toufen’s countryside

And any display items you see on-site, you can ask the staff if they’re for sale!! Super cool~

Look!! Even though we reserved a table for 1:30 PM, it’s packed!! Hard to find a seat!!

The indoor space is really great for photos—the outdoors is perfect for little ones to roam around!! Happiness fills every corner

Or you can also choose to sit leisurely outdoors, enjoying a view of the green fields and the peaceful beauty of the countryside!!

Walking around the Li Chi area once already used up nearly a hundred shots on my camera—phew~ Luckily, digital cameras these days are super affordable.

Otherwise, if we had to develop old-school photos, I’d probably faint right now!! @@”

Next up, the food is coming out!! There’s a huge variety of dishes to choose from. Bread served before the mealAnd dessert after the meal[Plum & Osmanthus Jelly]All of them are really spot-on delicious.

The starter salad takes a light and healthy approach, topped with nuts and yogurt for a very refreshing taste.

[Shaoxing Drunken Chicken Rice]／NT300

The side dishes are generously portioned, and the whole set follows a healthy meal concept.

And the sides aren’t just tiny portions either—they’re all full bowls. The cooking is not sloppy at all, super tasty~

Mmm—I was told by the doctor to eat more, so this mom-to-be seriously polished off the entire serving.

[Hickory-Smoked Half Chicken]／NT500

Remember before Li Chi moved, when Huang Ba visited for the first time, he also ordered the half chicken? Men—seriously, they can’t live without meat.

Just seeing the whole plate of meat made me halfway full already. ><”

This dish is very flavorful, and the best part of roast chicken is definitely the crispy skin—but the seasoning is a bit on the salty side.

I felt like I needed a bowl of plain rice to go with it to really bring out the flavor. Eating just the half chicken alone… it’s a bit too salty and heavy.

[Crispy Chicken Cutlet Rice]／NT500

Ordered by Xiao Wei’s godfather. Is this newbie dad also a meat lover?!

He only ate the meat on the whole plate—didn’t even touch the rice or veggies. Maybe you and Huang Ba should just hold hands and head next door to order some crispy chicken cutlets together.

[American Boneless Beef Short Ribs]／NT580

Xiao Wei’s godmother has been feeling a bit worn out lately by the little one, time for her to eat some meat and recharge!!

Also, in the later stages of pregnancy, eating more red meat helps boost energy—and the baby will grow stronger too.

The most special one is this—it’s different from the usual square puff pastry we often see.

Its shape is actually quite adorable, and the texture is even crispier than the square puff, with a richer buttery aroma.

In your free time, when the little one starts getting restless and hard to calm down, you can also take them outside for a stroll—helps burn off some energy.

The neatly trimmed green lawns and floral plantings are all right there in full view.

Every random view is so beautiful. The decor and design really show a lot of thought.

Yup!! This quite large Li Chi really does have koi fish—there’s even a feeder nearby for visitors to feed them.

Kids really get into it easily—just feeding the fish alone kept them going in and out over and over. Haha~

Huang Ba said that halfway through feeding the fish, Huang Xiaowei's mouth seemed to have something in it—he was munching away enthusiastically~it nearly scared him to death!

He asked Huang Xiaowei if he had put the beans meant for the fish into his own mouth!? All Huang Xiaowei did was casually reply, “Nope~”

Eh~~ this little friend here has set a bad example, don’t follow suit, hey~

This sheep girl is a decoration~not for you to climb on, hey… If you don’t get down pronto, I’ll call the owner over, alright!!

Want to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy a slow, carefree life? Why not gather a couple of friends and head to Lichi!

Remember to make a reservation well in advance before dining~!! Otherwise, you'll have to settle for hanging out next to the rice fields0q"Yao0Eh~haha

Lichi Café Formerly Zhuqiao Lichi Café
Phone: (037) 676899
Address: No.215, Lane 359, Neighbourhood 11, Xinglong Road, Xinglong Village, Toufen Town, Miaoli County
Business Hours: AM11:30 ~ PM9:00 (Closed every Monday)