Location: Da'an District, Taipei City
A super hard-to-book Instagrammable bistro
I wanted to eat here about a week in advance,
but there were hardly any seats available.
There are just so many bistros in Taipei, it’s too easy to choose another place.
So this one has been lingering on my list without a reservation.
It wasn't until our group of friends had a day off on a weekday
that we finally managed to book a table, and I was incredibly excited to go.

🌟 French Duck Risotto with Black Truffle Oil
The staff introduced it as last year's bestseller,
and it’s a classic signature dish from this restaurant.
I prefer my rice a bit softer, so I informed the restaurant.
The texture was perfect for me.
The seasoning was delicious, and the truffle and meat flavors blended well in the rice.
The duck was prepared excellently, so tender that I could easily tear it apart using utensils.
I didn’t have to awkwardly gnaw on it, so as a lazy person,
I ended up letting my friends finish it after just a couple of bites. 😂

🌟 Spicy Creamy Shrimp Pasta
This dish is my absolute favorite. 😍
The combination of spicy and creamy flavors
never disappoints and is extraordinarily delicious.
The pasta was cooked to perfection,
and the sauce clung nicely to it.
As I was too lazy to peel the shrimp, I let my friends eat those,
so I didn’t get to try them.

🌟 Caramel Invitation from the Mist
This is also a signature dish of the restaurant.
Overall, the texture was very crunchy,
and quite delicious!
Highly recommended.

Overall, whether it was the service or the food,
it was above standard.
If I had to point out a downside,
I’d say the portions were a bit refined,
and due to too many customers,
the dining time was strictly limited to two hours.
When I ordered a second drink, I ended up chugging it at the end.
What a pity. 😌

【Taipei Da'an】 Sung

A restaurant that's been on my list for a long time.
Many friends around me have already dined there, and they all have positive reviews!
I previously tried to book a time but couldn't find any available slots.
This time, it was quite lucky, as I managed to book a time for the following midday just the night before.
I also discovered that by becoming a member, there’s a birthday gift 🎂 to redeem!
Every dish was delightful~ My favorites were the salad and appetizers.
Considering the delicacy of the dishes, the prices are not expensive, and the main courses have generous portions.
I didn't order wine this time, but my friends said it was good~ Just offering this as a reference.

✨ Personal Recommendation
◽ Charcoal Grilled Fresh Shrimp with Nyonya Sambal Sauce Crispy Pancake ✨ $360 TWD
＞ An appetizer full of color, aroma, and flavor. The sweet and slightly spicy Nyonya sambal sauce pairs with vibrant garnishing and fresh shrimp, and the pancake underneath is really crispy! There are four pieces per dish, so it’s not too much for two people to share.

◽ Grilled Fig and Prosciutto French Shallot Salad ✨ $420 TWD
Choice of: Cheddar cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano
＞ Comes with a few pieces of bread, which need to be dipped in the olive oil served in the middle; not only does it have the aroma of oil, but there's also a hint of sweetness from the seasoning, which pairs very well with the bread~
The fresh figs and prosciutto together in one bite are delightful. Since the ham is sliced thin, it only adds a bit of saltiness without overwhelming the flavor~ This is my favorite cold dish so far; it's creative but not overly fancy.

◽ Oseille Miso Sauce Provence Chicken Leg Pasta ✨ $390 TWD
＞ A very unique miso sauce that is moderately spicy; the sensation of the miso predominates over the heat. It’s not pungent at first, but it builds up in spiciness with each bite. The noodles are perfectly cooked~ The sauce is rich but not dry.
The chicken leg is quite large! When it cools down, the skin loses its crispiness~ The meat is tender and simply seasoned with Italian herbs after marination.

◽ French Duck Leg Confit Risotto with Black Truffle $720 TWD
＞ The duck leg has an extremely crispy skin, with a more distinct aroma than the chicken leg. The meat is soft but not overly tender, slightly on the dry side. It’s a bit pricey, but the truffle risotto is delicious. 👍🏻 The rice has a firm, slightly undercooked texture; if I want truffle risotto next time, I’ll order the chicken leg instead, as it's cheaper.
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■ No. 35, Lane 131, Yanji Street, Da'an District, Taipei City
■ 02 8772 0358
■ 12:00-16:00, 17:00-23:30
(On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 00:00)
■ Service charge applies (Online reservations require credit card binding 💳, and no-show fee is $500 TWD per person for meal costs)
■ MRT Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall Station
■ Parking information: Yanji Scrap Iron Trail Parking Lot

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[Foodholic Niko @ Taipei]

To start with the conclusion: "Sung" is my favorite bistro I’ve eaten at in the past two years, and it’s perfect for celebrating birthdays. The restaurant generously gives out tiramisu cake from the menu as a gift and helps take four-frame photos which they print out.

"Sung Taipei Da’an" is located near the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall station. The restaurant’s main visual is a stylish orange that extends from the exterior wall into the interior, creating a trendy and fancy atmosphere.

Since it has won the 500 Plates award, it’s always full even on weekdays, so if you want to dine here, you have to make a reservation in advance. Online bookings are available for 15 days ahead, which is quite convenient.

Spicy Century Egg Tofu with Pepper and Sesame Sauce $320
This dish is a new addition that came out at the end of last year, with the concept of "the gift of land". The presentation is beautiful, featuring tofu mousse placed on crushed roasted chili century egg sauce and sesame sauce, which customers mix themselves. After mixing the century egg tofu, it can be placed on the soft European bread to eat. The dish offers the fragrance of pepper and sesame, but it isn't spicy, making it suitable for those who don’t like spice.

P.S. The standard portion for this dish is 3 pieces of bread, which can be upgraded to 6 pieces for an extra charge. I thought 3 pieces would be enough, but when it arrived, I realized those 3 pieces were quite small. There was a lot of century egg tofu sauce, resulting in slightly insufficient bread, but the sauce was so delicious that we took the leftovers home, mixed it with noodles, and made it another meal—what a clever use of resources!

Crispy Fried Chicken with French Guava Lemon Sauce $290
This dish is considered a signature item at Sung; almost every table orders it. The chicken is super crispy while still juicy. Eating it alone is delicious, but paired with the sauce, it’s even better. The staff introduced the sauce as being made from guava, and it has a mild spiciness. The sauce is thick yet not greasy. Personally, I find the guava flavor is not very pronounced, but it does not diminish my love for this sauce. I personally love this fried chicken and highly recommend it!

Fresh Fried Scallops with Spanish Dry Cured Ham $399
There are 3 scallops, which may be a bit pricey, but the dish is well complemented. Both the scallops and the accompanying sauce are quite good! The seaweed wrapped around the scallops is more impressive than the ham inside them, giving a delightful fragrance. The outer layer of the scallop is fried to a crisp, but care is needed as they can be juicy and hot; dipped in mango tartar sauce adds a refreshing sweet and sour taste. Personally, I find the tartar sauce to have a stronger flavor than the mango, and I also enjoyed it with the fried chicken—it paired quite well!

French Black Truffle Duck Leg Risotto $720
This risotto is one of the recommended dishes in the "Taiwan 500 Plates" list. The rice is cooked to a perfect firmness, retaining a bit of rice core while still matching the Taiwanese habit of eating rice without being too hard; the seasoning with black truffle is fantastic, offering an enticing aroma that makes you want to keep eating, even when it cools down. The outer layer of the confit duck leg has a delightful crispiness and a super rich flavor—the texture of the duck skin is lovely! The duck meat inside is not dry at all and can be cut easily with a knife, plus the portion is generous; even when we shared it, we didn’t feel like we lacked food. Although the price is slightly higher compared to other dishes, I personally think it’s still worth it!

Piedmont Fumet Yuzu Crab Pasta $520
This pasta is on the refreshing side, with a faint yuzu fragrance that blends well with the salty flavor. The staff mentioned they use crab meat from three different parts to create the dish, and there’s a generous amount of crab meat—you can really taste the meat and it’s not just minced hiding in the sauce. Between the two main courses, I personally prefer the French Black Truffle Duck Leg Risotto.

Mr. Red Li 9% Cocktail $450
This cocktail is a collaboration with a traditional Chinese medicine store and comes with a piece of Chinese-style pastry that is not small. However, I cannot comment on the pastry since I didn’t try it. The cocktail itself is a mix of vodka, red jade black tea, starfruit soup, and peach strips. The alcohol is lighter than expected, offering a sweet and tangy refreshing taste that even women would enjoy.

Ma Gao Gui Fei Oolong Tea $180
The staff first lights wood chips in the highball glass to infuse the aroma, then guests pour in the Gui Fei Oolong tea themselves. The tea has a strong woody flavor and the aroma of Ma Gao, being unsweetened at first. Honey water can be added for a hint of sweetness, making it suitable for pairing with richer dishes and offering a palate cleansing effect.

Overall, the dishes we enjoyed today performed exceptionally well; each one was delicious, and the décor and ambiance were very stylish. The staff was also courteous (the short-haired waitress who served us was very friendly, whether introducing the dishes or helping us take photos). "Sung" is definitely a bistro I would love to revisit!