NOT FAR FROM HOME - Sally’s Taste

At Pondok Sunny, a bustling Indonesian eatery in Hsinchu, every visit is a feast for the senses—rich spices, sizzling dishes, and the radiant smile of Sally, the vibrant owner in her sixties. Decades ago, driven by a longing for the tastes of home, Sally taught herself the cherished recipes of her homeland, sharing them with her daughter Jocelin, now 34, who works her culinary magic in the kitchen. Together, they host summer cooking classes for second-generation immigrant children, turning Pondok Sunny into a cultural hub where food, tradition, and community blend into a vibrant celebration of belonging.