Qin Yuan Chun Main Store
Taichung CityCentral DistrictShanghainese restaurant
A refined Shanghainese restaurant with a comfortable space and quick service.
At a Glance
Cash onlyOften busyReservation requiredKid seatsClean restroom
Signature Dishes
Rose Bun
Rose sauce is filled inside the bun, with a sweet floral aroma but noticeable greasiness; it may be polarizing.
Crab Soup Dumplings
The crab filling is sweet and aromatic, but the crab proportion can be low, leaving expectations unmet.
Pork Rib Fried Rice
The pork rib is thick, tender, and lightly fried without turning dry; the fried rice has egg aroma and distinct grains, but the rib may be moist and the dish may come across as oily.
Ning-style Eel
The wok aroma is strong and the sauce fragrance is rich, giving it a pronounced profile.
Yandu Xian Soup
The soup is rich and umami-forward, with no off-odor from the ham.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Prices run high, but the overall experience is fairly middle-of-the-road.
- Peak hours
- Lunch is a popular period.
- Reservation
- There has been an arrangement with two reservation slots, 11:00 and 12:30, and a 90-minute dining limit; booking ahead is recommended.
What you should know
Best for
- Dining with older family members
Avoid if
- If you need card or mobile payment
What you should know
- During the Main Store renovation, dining is currently at the neighboring Liu Shao Qing.
- The current dining space is smaller than the original shop, so takeout is more common.
- The complimentary tea has a honeyed sweetness, an uncommon pairing with savory dishes.