I had high hopes for this popular restaurant: there were 10+ people lined up outside waiting for takeout lunches, and every table was filled inside for dine-in. They seated me at a round table with 2 other parties.
I ordered 干炒牛河 (beef chow fun, $120) and a half-order of 三寶拼盤 (3-types BBQ platter, $120). Both disappointed, but I suppose if you’re just looking to get full, it’s decent value.
干炒牛河 (beef chow fun, $120): absolutely zero wokhei, not even a slight char on the noodles and meat, and under flavored to the point that I wanted to mix in some soy sauce. I left my noodles about one-third uneaten, but I ate all the meat (because I’m a good Asian boy). To their credit, they were generous with the number of beef slices.
三寶拼盤 (3-types BBQ platter, $120): today, I got some roasted duck, charsiu, and roasted chicken. None of the poultry skins were crispy, and the whole thing was room temp (not even warm), nor were they cut cleanly through: you can see my photo, where I picked one piece and they all came along with. It was also covered in sauce that is not the typical Cantonese BBQ au jus but rather a thicker soy sauce derivative. It helped cover up the fact that the charsiu was relatively tasteless.
I’m being generous with my three-star rating on the food, and only because the price/value is good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$200–400
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3
This place is very understandably a National Taiwan University classic. Good prices, large portions, meat is extremely juicy and tender. Hong Kong style meat eatery, got roasted chicken and the BBQ pork over fried rice. Fried rice was some of the best I’ve had here in Taipei, eggs were really fluffy, and you could go and add your own sauces from the back-adding the red chilis in soy sauce gave it a nice kick. Will be pretty busy during lunch hours, but overall a great place. Highly recommend if looking for cozy, Hong Kong style roast meats.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$1–200
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4
Recommended dishes
B B Q Pork
