Xiulan Restaurant
Taipei CityDa'an DistrictRestaurant
Home-style Jiangsu-Zhejiang cooking follows a light profile, with refined flavors shaped by careful technique.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Napa Cabbage Lion's Head Meatball
The meat is finely textured and the portion is on the large side, with restrained seasoning; one meatball is enough for two to share, with a soft, intact texture and a generously braised sauce.
Shallot-Roasted Pork Ribs
The ribs are tender, melt-in-the-mouth, and well-seasoned; a large portion or eating too much may feel rich, and the sweetness may also run high.
Radish with Beef Tendon and Beef
The beef and tendon are not fibrous; the radish can be firm or translucent and well infused. The overall flavor is light and not overly salty, making it good with rice.
Vegetable Rice
The rice carries the aroma of rice with the sweetness of green vegetables; it can also be mild to the point of seeming bland and differs from Shanghai-style vegetable rice, so start with a small portion.
Steamed Stinky Tofu
It smells intensely strong, yet may taste mild; the flavor intensity varies, and a price of NT$390 has been recorded.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- There have been cases where prices for off-menu dishes and large portions were not stated in advance.
- Peak hours
- Lunch is a busier period.
- Reservation
- Reservations are required.
What you should know
Best for
- For Jiangsu-Zhejiang home-style cooking
Avoid if
- If price and portion size matter
Hidden costs
- Private rooms have had a recorded NT$6,500 minimum spend.
What you should know
- The “Xuanlan” private room is farther from the dining area and relatively quieter.
- Small dishes come in large, medium, and small portions; there have been cases where the size difference was not explained in advance.
- Dishes and plates are cleared quickly; when the table is empty, guests may be urged to leave.