Tien Hsiang Lo
Taipei CityZhongshan DistrictZhejiang restaurant
Refined, delicate dishes in a quiet, comfortable setting suited to a leisurely meal and conversation.
Signature Dishes
West Lake Longjing Shrimp
The shrimp are tender and springy; vinegar brings out the tea aroma and freshness, though some diners find the tea flavor subtle and the dish a little monotonous after a few pieces, so it needs vinegar or chili sauce.
Dongpo Pork
Fatty but not greasy, braised until very soft and yielding; the mildly sweet, lightly salted sauce can be poured over rice, though some diners find the signature dish merely ordinary.
Crab-Stuffed Orange
The crab and orange complement each other without either flavor overpowering the other; a dish that takes considerable skill to make.
Hua Diao Drunken Chicken
The wine aroma is balanced without being overpowering; the meat is springy, making it a good starter.
Sweet Rice Balls in Fermented Rice Wine
Mildly sweet overall, with the slight tartness of fermented rice wine and the fragrance of osmanthus, plus orange, rice, and egg-white pieces; the soup is lightly thickened and has a gentle mouthfeel.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Prices are on the high side, while the setting and service are both well done.
- Reservation
- Reservations are required.
What you should know
Best for
- A quiet, leisurely meal
Avoid if
- If you have a limited budget
What you should know
- During the Lunar New Year period, one visit could only be booked for the second seating at 19:45.
- Some popular dishes can be ordered as half portions; on one occasion, the shrimp and eel could be half portions.
- During the meal, the restaurant presents a scroll with that day's menu handwritten by a calligrapher.