I've been to the IKEA Xindian store when it first opened. At that time, the upper floor's Jingan Plaza hadn't opened yet, but it's surprising how lively it has become since then. Initially, we wanted to go upstairs to find a restaurant for a meal, mainly for a gathering with friends. However, one of them had to undergo a health check in a few days and needed to eat a low-residue diet. This restriction caused a lot of food options to be off-limits , leading to a hilarious situation of ending up back at the IKEA restaurant. With so many food choices restricted, we ended up going for Swedish cuisine. Ha-ha!
What's even more interesting is that this was genuinely my first time dining at an IKEA restaurant. I had always wanted to go, even stepping into the restaurant before, but it was always vetoed by my parents, insisting on eating elsewhere. We've crossed paths with it countless times, and if it weren't for their friends suggesting it this time, they probably would have opted for something else again.
The advantage of IKEA is that you can choose what you want to eat. Of course, it's all Western-style food, which sometimes becomes a reason why elders might not like it, thinking it's not nutritionally balanced.
The meatballs are almost a must-order, available in grilled beef and chicken varieties. The chicken meatballs don't come with the Swedish flag on top of the mashed potatoes; instead, the lingonberry jam is the highlight and essence. Many people might find it strange why lingonberry jam is served with it, but it serves as a palate cleanser and balances the flavors. Personally, I find it quite tasty!
The plant-based meat sauce spaghetti, which contains absolutely no meat, is entirely made from plant-based ingredients, which is quite fascinating. It really tastes like traditional meat sauce when you eat it.
The chicken wings are delicious!
The fries are good too!
After the meal, you can grab an ice cream for dessert, and it's incredibly cost-effective. In fact, there were many other dishes I wanted to try, like the pork ribs and crispy pork knuckles. Seeing others enjoy them made them seem delicious , but I'll have to wait for another chance! The overall ambiance and style are quite relaxed and pleasant, perfect for chatting with friends.
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