巷子龍家常菜
Taipei CityDa'an DistrictTaiwanese restaurant
A Friday dinner was full; stir-fries are aromatic, and prices are mid-to-high.
At a Glance
Reservation requiredEasy parking
Signature Dishes
Kung Pao Chicken
The chicken is tender and springy, with rich flavor, sweet heat, and a lingering finish; the peanuts have sometimes lacked crunch.
Wuxi-Style Spare Ribs
Both the lean and fatty parts are enjoyable, and the meat nearly melts in the mouth; carefully prepared, though the overall seasoning is bold.
Cangying Tou
Finely chopped chive flowers give it a crisp, savory, rice-friendly flavor; it has also been described as salty.
Shanghai Vegetable Rice
Made to order and available in a four-person portion; Shanghai vegetable rice suits carb lovers.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Prices are mid-to-high.
- Peak hours
- A Friday dinner was full; around 7 p.m., the braised beef with radish was sold out.
- Reservation
- Reservations are required.
What you should know
Best for
- Group dining
Avoid if
- If you prefer mild flavors
Hidden costs
- Outside drinks have at times incurred a NT$400 corkage fee plus a NT$200 ice-bucket fee.
What you should know
- Special dishes have at times required advance ordering or ordering early upon arrival.
- A private room has had a NT$9,000 minimum spend; the large room seats up to 12–14, and the small room 8–10.