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Rice & Shine Restaurant

Taipei CityDatong DistrictTaiwanese restaurant

4.3/ 5
1,881

Taiwanese set meals in a century-old former rice mill, with the courtyard and old-house atmosphere as highlights.

At a Glance

Often busyWiFiKid seatsClean restroom90-minute limitCash onlyWheelchair access
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Signature Dishes

  • Self-mixed lard rice

    Hot lard and soy sauce come separately for self-mixing; it may add fragrance, though the rice has also been dry or not noticeably improved after mixing.

  • Old-fashioned braised pork set meal

    Old-fashioned in style, with tender, well-seasoned meat; the sweet-salty flavor is bold overall.

  • Jinmu sea bass roll set meal

    A Jinmu sea bass roll with loofah and white beech mushrooms; the fish is tender and delicate, with a clean, non-greasy finish.

  • Grilled mullet set meal

    The fish is sweet, tender, and rich in oil, with kumquat adding a good lift; it has also come across as not cooked enough and oily toward the end.

  • Braised beef shank set meal

    The beef is stewed until almost melting, with tender, richly seasoned meat.

At a Glance

Value verdict
Past set-meal prices recorded at NT$360–450, plus a 10% service charge.
Peak hours
On weekends, getting a seat has at times been difficult.
Reservation
Reservations accepted.

What you should know

Best for

  • Family or friends dining

Avoid if

  • If you dislike sweet, bold flavors

Hidden costs

  • A 10% service charge applies

What you should know

  • The stairs are fairly steep; older diners should take care going up and down.
  • Seats are fairly close together, so conversations can be heard across the space.
  • Getting to the Dihua Street location is relatively inconvenient.