Ming Juan Lou Chinese Restaurant
Taichung CityWest DistrictMandarin restaurant
Refined Cantonese cuisine and artfully shaped dim sum, with professional, warm service.
At a Glance
Reservation requiredWiFiWheelchair accessKid seatsEasy parkingAttentive serviceCash only
Signature Dishes
Roast Duck
Listed alongside crispy chicken as a must-order and described as classic; the roast duck may also come across as ordinary.
Crispy Chicken
Listed alongside roast duck as a must-order and called classic during a Lunar New Year visit; it may also be simply standard.
Ham Sui Gok
The shell is shaped like a gourd, with a light matcha-sweet note, a savory filling, and a sweet-potato crisp garnish.
Siu Mai
Firm in texture, with fish roe on top adding another layer; it is also a favored item in the set meal.
Yangzhi Ganlu
Rich and silky, it makes a fitting dessert finale.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Prices are high; a past meal was recorded at about NT$3,000 per person, so assess your budget first.
- Peak hours
- Holidays tend to be busier.
- Reservation
- Reservations are required.
What you should know
Best for
- Group gatherings
What you should know
- A 12-dish dim sum platter was missed on one occasion because it had not been pre-ordered; some specialty dishes can also be reserved in advance.
- Set meals and à la carte dishes can be combined; when there was already enough food, staff once advised waiting before ordering more.