A-Tang Beef Soup
Tainan CityWest Central DistrictRestaurant
The broth is smooth and not heavy, the beef is tender, and the stir-fried dishes have wok hei; pairing them with soup makes the meal feel more complete.
At a Glance
Cash onlyOften busyReservation required
Signature Dishes
Beef soup
The broth ranges from naturally sweet and smooth to bland and noticeably gamey; the beef can be tender, but may also come in small pieces or with visible blood in the soup.
Garlic beef soup
Fresh garlic is added directly to the soup, giving it a pronounced spicy and garlicky flavor; there is also noticeably more fat.
Scallion beef
There are plenty of scallions and onions but relatively little beef; the flavor is good, though the portion is small.
Stir-fried beef offal with Chinese kale
The beef offal is slightly rich and sweet, with aromatic ginger, garlic, and soy sauce; the Chinese kale is not bitter.
At a Glance
- Peak hours
- Popular at lunch
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted
What you should know
Best for
- Solo diners
Hidden costs
- Paid parking lot
What you should know
- Soup or stir-fried dishes may come with rice, but write the quantity on the order slip first.
- The beef may not arrive when the restaurant opens; on one occasion, it did not arrive until noon.
- There is no accessible entrance, seating, or parking.