The Remote Bakery in Kaohsiung's Maolin Mountains - A Deep Mountain Shop

Just as its name suggests, this bakery is indeed located deep in the mountains. A three-hour drive is undertaken just to catch a glimpse of its charm. The interior is decorated with an indigenous style, featuring all-natural handmade items that fill the space with the essence of the forest. Soft music plays in the background, helping visitors to relax as soon as they enter. The bakery's signature product is the wood-fired toast. Yes, the same kind of oven that you'd typically see roadside for baking pizzas is used here for bread and toast, giving the final product a delightful smoky flavor. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, it's irresistible. The flavors are also quite unique. I had dragon beard vegetable flavored toast for the first time in my life, and it was surprisingly harmonious, somewhat reminiscent of spinach pasta. You can't detect the vegetable itself, but the deliciousness of the toast is undeniable. A special note: reservations are a must. I was the fool who didn't make a reservation. After driving three hours to get there, I almost left empty-handed. Thankfully, the hospitable owner kindly worked overtime to bake two loaves for me, or I would have been devastated. The owner was also quite puzzled by the recent influx of customers, only later discovering that a blogger had made a short review video, which caused the shop to become an overnight sensation. I guess I was just following the trend of 'popular online shops'. The owner is very kind and offered me plenty of samples to try. We chatted for a bit, and he even brewed some herbal tea. This place is suitable for afternoon tea, meals, and even DIY activities, but the prerequisite is: you must make a reservation in advance! I was allowed into the kitchen with the chef's permission, and the place felt very special. Not a single fly was in sight, which is quite rare. As a baker myself, I know that keeping an open kitchen free of flies and bugs requires extreme cleanliness. There is parking available, and it's comfortably cool. Next time, I plan to reserve a peaceful afternoon here. A walk next door leads to the ruins of a Japanese shrine. Although it's a bit old, the scenery is beautiful, and the long staircase is perfect for taking an artistic photo. However, it does require some physical strength. As for someone as lazy as me, it's a place to be admired from a distance, not to be played with. Remember, you must make a reservation. Address: No. 196, Xiuling Lane, Maolin District, Kaohsiung City Phone: 07 670 1161 Business hours: Thu-Sat, 10:00-17:00 (reservations are essential)