AI Spot Summary
Dong Ya Bistro focuses on improved Shanghai cuisine with a refreshing flavor. The tomato, radish, and beef tendon soup base is rich, but the beef tendon is somewhat tough. The sour cabbage and shredded pork are appetizing, while the plum sauce ribs are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. However, the nut chicken lacks a sense of integration. The Shanghai-style rice is well-seasoned but a bit greasy.
The restaurant has an elegant atmosphere, with about 6 tables for indoor seating.
The service staff are friendly and attentive, and it is recommended to make a reservation in advance.
Reviews
🍽️ Dong Ya Kitchen
📍 No. 7-1, Section 3, Jinan Road, Daan District, Taipei City
🕰️ Opening Hours: 11:00–13:30, 17:00–20:30 (closed on Sundays and Mondays)
My first time visiting Dong Ya Kitchen was through a birthday month event using a Cathay United Bank credit card. This restaurant claims to offer an improved version of Shanghainese cuisine, and I found that it really is quite different from the traditional style—it's not overly oily or salty, but rather refreshing and closer to vegetarian flavors 🌿
🍅 Small. Tomato Radish Beef Brisket $680
The tomato soup base is flavorful and rich, but a few pieces of beef brisket were a bit tough and chewy, making them harder to bite into. Meat lovers might be a little disappointed.
🥬 Small. Sour Cabbage with Shredded Pork $360
This dish is delicious! The cabbage is fermented just right, with a natural sourness that is very appetizing. While the shredded pork isn't particularly standout, it pairs perfectly and makes for a great accompaniment 👍
🍖 Small. Plumsauce Ribs $530
Today’s MVP✨ Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with the sweet and sour balance just right—definitely the type that will keep you going for more!
🥜 Small. Nutty Chicken Diced $480
The nuts were freshly sprinkled when served, and I expected a stir-fried flavor, but it wasn't. Overall, it lacked a bit of fusion, which was somewhat disappointing.
🍚 Small. Shanghainese Rice $240
The seasoning is good and fragrant, but toward the end, it feels a bit oily. However, it pairs excellently with the sour cabbage.
Overall, the atmosphere is elegant, with about six tables for indoor seating, and the staff is friendly and attentive 🙌 I highly recommend making a reservation in advance! This place is suitable for those who want to enjoy Chinese cuisine without it being too greasy, but those who prefer stronger flavors might find it a bit lacking in punch.
