Chin Chih Yuan (Central)
Taichung CityCentral DistrictTaiwanese restaurant
A long-established Taichung grass-bag rice shop, with pork chop and chicken leg bentos as classic choices.
At a Glance
Often busyReservation requiredEasy parking
Signature Dishes
Crispy Tender Chicken Leg Grass-Bag Rice
Fried to a golden, crispy finish; the chicken is tender and juicy, more tender than the pork chop; fried items are better when eaten in.
Crispy Pork Chop Grass-Bag Rice
The coating is crisp and not greasy, and the marinade is flavorful; the meat can be juicy but may also be dry.
Beef with Shacha Sauce
Stir-fried with water spinach; the beef slices may be slightly tough, and the shacha sauce may be watery and lack aroma.
Stir-Fried Chinese Broccoli
Crisp and refreshing; its texture remains crisp after stir-frying.
Miso Soup
For dine-in, it is served with miso soup; the tofu is tender and the soup is not too salty. There have been takeout instances without soup.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Some diners have found the prices slightly high.
- Peak hours
- At weekday lunchtime, there has been a wait of about one hour.
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted.
What you should know
Avoid if
- People who need accessible seating
What you should know
- Simple meals may not come with vegetables; vegetables must be ordered separately.
- The process has at times involved taking a number for dine-in, or placing a takeout order by phone and then coming to the restaurant to wait for the number to be called.
- Parking spaces are hard to find, and paid roadside parking spaces are available nearby.