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北屯|燒肉政宗 YAKINIKU MASAMUNE
Exit 1 · about 3 min walk

北屯|燒肉政宗 YAKINIKU MASAMUNE

Yakiniku Masamune — Beitun
Yakiniku · 北屯區
★ 4.8・1,615 reviews 226 views Closed now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“Counter seating and à-la-carte meats make solo yakiniku feel natural. The crunchy chicken cartilage in the tsukimi chicken meatball stick and the sweet-savory sauce on the beef skirt steak give clearer reasons to visit than simply ‘eating meat,’ especially for diners who like controlling their own grilling pace.”

Solo counter yakiniku Tsukimi chicken meatball stick Sauced beef skirt steak
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★★☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Worth the walk

If you are already at Sihwei Elementary School Station, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to change plans

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Solo Yakiniku, at Your Own Pace

Counter seating makes eating yakiniku alone feel completely normal. Order cuts individually or start with a platter, then choose what to grill first and how fast to cook it according to your own habits. It is a good fit if you do not want to gather a group just to sit down for barbecue.

02
More Textures Than Just Sliced Meat

Tsukimi Chicken Meatball Stick puts crunchy chicken cartilage inside the patty and pairs it with egg yolk plus a Sichuan-pepper-scented sauce. Aged Braised Pork Intestine is braised first and then grilled for both crispness and chew. Diners who like changing meat textures can find options beyond ordinary thin slices here.

03
High Visibility Built on 1,000+ Reviews

Google currently shows about 4.8 stars from 1,615 reviews, a straightforward popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A Taipei Brand in a Beitun Side Street

燒肉政宗 comes from Taipei’s Louis Chien restaurant group. The Beitun branch opened on 2024/8/3 on Liaoyang Fifth Street. With counter seating and individual yakiniku as the focus, guests can sit down alone, choose meats à la carte or as a platter, and turn what is usually a group barbecue into a meal that works just as well solo.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Tsukimi Chicken Meatball Stick MetroBites visit photo

Tsukimi Chicken Meatball Stick

Chicken cartilage is mixed into the chicken patty, adding crisp little bursts to the meaty texture. Egg yolk and a sauce scented with Sichuan pepper round out the flavor, making this a good change from ordinary sliced meat.

Secret-Recipe Whole Beef Skirt Steak MetroBites visit photo

Secret-Recipe Whole Beef Skirt Steak

The pre-seasoned skirt steak carries a sweet-savory sauce and stays tender while retaining some chew. If you want meat aroma and sauce working together, this has more layers than simple salt-and-pepper seasoning.

Aged Braised Pork Intestine MetroBites visit photo

Aged Braised Pork Intestine

The intestine is braised before grilling, so the outside can crisp while the inside keeps chewiness and braised aroma. It suits offal fans who want a texture different from standard beef or pork slices.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Choose à la carte or a platter by how many cuts you want

Meat can be ordered à la carte, or you can choose a selected platter with any four cuts. Decide whether you want to focus on one cut or try several at once, then order from the menu accordingly.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Grill fatty cuts in batches

Do not cover the whole grill with fatty cuts at once. Cooking them in batches makes the heat easier to control. Pork intestine and chicken meat sticks must be cooked through, so watch the condition of each ingredient and enjoy them gradually.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Visit Snapshot

燒肉政宗北屯店 is built around individual yakiniku, with efficient seating and flexible ordering for anyone who wants to eat meat quietly without being locked into a set menu. From standard cuts to premium upgrades, the quality stays on a solid level, and pickles, soup and rice make the meal easy and complete. It is the sort of place that comes to mind on a weekday when you want barbecue or need a satisfying post-work meal.

Uncle’s take: The biggest risk with solo yakiniku is not the price, it is inconsistent meat. This place lets you build your own order, and the meat still gives you confidence.
Interior and dining atmosphere:燒肉政宗 turns individual yakiniku into a counter-style rhythm. Come alone and there is no need to pretend you are waiting for a friend—just sit, order, grill and eat at your own speed. Hidden in a lane off Liaoyang Fifth Street, the seating and grill layout are clean and efficient. Meat can be ordered à la carte or from a platter, ideal for diners who do not want to be tied to a fixed two-person set. Fatty cuts naturally produce smoke on the grill; if your clothes must stay completely odor-free, Uncle can only suggest switching to salad.
Location and dining notes:燒肉政宗北屯店 is at 台中市北屯區遼陽五街13號1樓. Phone: 04-2241-0199. It is closed on Monday. There is no dedicated parking lot, so drivers need to find nearby spaces. Dining time is 90 minutes, reservations are held for 10 minutes, the shop accepts cash only, and outside food is not allowed. The storefront in the lane is understated, so on a first visit it is more reliable to follow the street number than to expect a huge sign from far away.
● Selected Meat Platter, Choose Any Four Cuts

This platter shows the strengths of individual yakiniku especially well. You can combine meats according to your own preferences rather than being restricted by a fixed set. The focus is on meat quality and trimming, and grilling reveals a good balance between fat and meat aroma. There is little decorative plating, just a steady emphasis on doing the main ingredient properly. For anyone who wants several flavors in one meal, it is practical and a good starting point for learning what the shop does.

北屯|燒肉政宗 YAKINIKU MASAMUNE (Yakiniku Masamune — Beitun) visit photo

● Premium Kurobuta Pork Jowl

Kurobuta pork jowl has an especially appealing texture. Once the surface develops a light char, the crispness becomes obvious, followed by springiness and pork aroma. This cut depends heavily on heat control; handled well, it tastes clean and precise. Here the trimming is careful and the marbling looks neat. It is not overly heavy but still has enough presence to become one of those safe choices that disappears quickly once it reaches the table.

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● Premium American Salt-and-Pepper Short Ribs

These short ribs use simple seasoning and rely on the beef itself plus the grill. Salt and pepper are only accents and do not cover the natural flavor. At the right doneness, the meat stays tender and juicy while the marbling releases its aroma. The beef character is clear and the savory finish stays clean, making it well suited to diners who want the meat flavor directly. It is a steady performer and the kind of premium upgrade that does not require much hesitation.

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● Aged Braised Pork Intestine

Aged Braised Pork Intestine has real presence, largely because it is cleaned carefully and can grill to a crisp texture. Its braised base adds another layer after grilling; when the outside turns golden, it becomes especially inviting, while the bite keeps both crispness and chew. Offal depends on good prep, and when that part is done well it feels reassuring rather than funky. The aroma grows as you chew, making it a strong option for offal fans.

北屯|燒肉政宗 YAKINIKU MASAMUNE (Yakiniku Masamune — Beitun) visit photo

● Signature Tsukimi Chicken Meatball Stick

This dish forms chicken into a sticky meatball-style stick and mixes in chicken cartilage, so each bite combines meaty softness with small crisp pops. Add egg yolk and the Sichuan-pepper-scented sauce and the flavor becomes rounder with another aromatic layer. It is also sensitive to grilling technique; good heat control gives the surface attractive browning and a steadier texture. Overall it is memorable and a smart change of pace from sliced meat.

北屯|燒肉政宗 YAKINIKU MASAMUNE (Yakiniku Masamune — Beitun) visit photo

● Secret-Recipe Whole Beef Skirt Steak

The beef skirt steak is seasoned in advance, so it does not need much extra flavor piled on during grilling. On its own, the aroma of the beef and sauce already work together. Careful trimming removes membrane and excess fat while preserving tenderness and just enough chew. The sauce balances sweet and savory without becoming sticky, making it easy to take bite after bite. This cut demands good preparation, and when handled smoothly it is particularly satisfying.

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● Tsukimi Wagyu Hamburg Steak

Tsukimi wagyu hamburg steak is a dish where the grill deserves attention. Once the surface browns, the aroma becomes clearer and the bite gains more layers. The patty stays juicy, the seasoning does not drown out the meat, and black pepper is balanced well against the natural flavor. With the tsukimi sauce, the texture turns smoother without becoming too heavy, leaving less of a burden after eating. Fans of Japanese-style hamburg steak should keep an eye on this one.

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● Tonjiru Miso Soup

This soup is easy to underestimate, but it is surprisingly complete. You can taste the aroma of meat and the gentle sweetness of daikon, while the miso supports rather than dominates the broth. There are plenty of ingredients too. Alongside grilled meat, it pulls the richness in your mouth back toward balance, making it an especially practical pairing. For a yakiniku restaurant, giving the soup this much substance is a genuine plus.

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● Zucchini

Zucchini is always a reliable supporting player on a yakiniku table. Here it only needs light grilling to bring out sweetness and moisture. Its main advantage is resetting the palate between rounds of meat so the whole meal does not remain stuck in fatty aromas. If you want something fresher between richer bites, it is easy to work into the order.

北屯|燒肉政宗 YAKINIKU MASAMUNE (Yakiniku Masamune — Beitun) visit photo
💡 Ordering tip

For two or more diners, start with the selected meat platter, then reinforce it with pork jowl, beef skirt steak or tsukimi wagyu hamburg steak. Solo diners can pick a couple or a few meats with tonjiru miso soup and zucchini. Pork intestine and chicken meat sticks must be cooked through, and do not cover the grill with fatty meat all at once. When the flames suddenly become more enthusiastic than you are, things get hectic quickly.

  • Location:台中市北屯區遼陽五街13號1樓, in a residential lane.
  • Type:Counter-style individual yakiniku, à-la-carte meats, platters and Japanese side dishes.
  • Highlights:Solo dining is welcome, meat choices are flexible, and the menu also includes tsukimi chicken meatball sticks and beef hamburg steak.
  • Best for:Solo yakiniku, post-work meat cravings, and diners who do not want a fixed two-person set.

📌 Editor’s summary

燒肉政宗北屯店 does individual yakiniku with real polish. The meat selection, trimming and table-side seasoning all show care. Rather than winning through flashy packaging, it keeps meat quality, heat control and dining rhythm steady, leaving you satisfied and grounded after the meal. If you want a Beitun yakiniku shop where you can grill slowly and eat at your own pace, this is a very good option.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
406台灣臺中市北屯區平田里遼陽五街13號1樓
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 12:00 – 21:00
Friday: 12:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 21:00
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Sihwei Elementary School · 四維國小
Exit 1 · about 3 min walk · about 203 m
Walking About 3 min from Exit 1 · about 203 m
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