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鵝庄
Exit 1 · about 3 min walk

鵝庄

E Zhuang
Taiwanese Cuisine, Local Eats, Group Dining, Late-Night Eats · 北屯區
★ 4.5・2,795 reviews 255 views Open now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“If lightly crisp skin and a pronounced goose-fat aroma are what you want from roast goose, this is worth adding to the meal plan. The smoked trio then lets you compare the textures of heart, liver, and gizzard. Groups can share more easily, while minced-goose rice works if you simply want a complete meal for yourself. The room has the lively rhythm of a casual eatery, so it suits diners who care more about the food than quiet surroundings.”

Golden Roast Goose Smoked goose-offal platter Minced-goose rice
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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
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at Songzhu 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
Fragrant roast-goose skin and savory pan sauce

Golden Roast Goose 1/4 - Leg has lightly crisp skin, fragrant goose fat, and firm meat, with the sauce underneath adding another savory note. It works well as a shared centerpiece, so ask about availability if you want to make sure you get it.

02
Compare three offal textures on one plate

The Smoked Trio includes heart, liver, and gizzard: heart and gizzard are crisp and springy, while liver is denser and softer. Smoke connects the different cuts, making it a good platter for offal fans who want several textures at once.

03
The tea-braised goose egg deserves attention too

The tea-braised goose egg is generously sized, with tea and braising aromas worked into the egg and a pleasantly springy bite. Alongside roast goose and offal, it adds a simple side dish to a table centered on goose.

04
Strong visibility built on more than 2,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.5 stars from 2,795 reviews, an easy-to-read indicator of the restaurant's popularity for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

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夜班大叔
Golden Roast Goose 1/4 - Leg MetroBites visit photo

Golden Roast Goose 1/4 - Leg

The skin is lightly crisp with a clear goose-fat aroma, while the leg meat stays firm and meaty. The sauce underneath adds extra savory depth, making this a good dish to share.

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Minced-Goose Rice

Minced goose and braised cabbage are mixed into the rice, bringing goose-fat aroma and a rounder, richer mouthfeel. It works well when you want a complete rice-based main dish.

Smoked Trio (Heart, Liver, Gizzard) MetroBites visit photo

Smoked Trio (Heart, Liver, Gizzard)

The heart and gizzard have a crisp bite while the liver is denser and creamier. Smoke ties the different textures together; choose this if you already enjoy offal.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Ask about roast-goose availability first

The Golden Roast Goose is limited each day. If it is the main reason for your meal, ask about availability and the latest roasting time before planning the rest of your order.

02
Utensils and condiments are self-service

After you sit down and order, pick up utensils and condiments from the self-service area. For a group meal, getting them first makes it easier to share the hot dishes as soon as they arrive.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Share the roast goose while it is hot

Golden Roast Goose is all about its lightly crisp skin and fragrant goose fat. Once it reaches the table, share it while hot rather than waiting for every side dish to arrive.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

E Zhuang is a no-nonsense goose eatery with a broad lineup, from goose dishes and offal sides to rice and noodles. The daily-limited Golden Roast Goose is still the biggest attention-grabber. Nothing here leans on flashy presentation; the appeal is steady cooking and savory sauces, making it a practical choice if you want to sit down in Beitun, eat goose properly, and take care of a full meal at the same time.

Uncle's take: The danger with a goose shop is making plenty of noise but forgetting the flavor. E Zhuang gets the important part right—the limited star dish is memorable, and the side dishes are not dragging the team down.
Interior and dining atmosphere:The room has exactly the lively pace you would expect from a casual goose eatery, with seating indoors, outdoors, and upstairs. When it gets busy, conversation and the clatter of dishes are naturally part of the soundtrack. Condiments and utensils are self-service, and once the Golden Roast Goose arrives, it is best shared while hot. When everyone is staring at that layer of skin, the slowest pair of chopsticks usually ends up with nothing but good manners. Groups have an advantage here: roast goose, minced-goose rice, and smoked offal can all hit the table together for a fuller spread.
Location and dining notes:E Zhuang is at 台中市北屯區松竹路二段36號, near Songzhu (松竹站) and Jiushe Park. The phone number is 04-2245-3666. There is dedicated parking behind the restaurant; if you use the underground lot across the road at Jiushe Park, any dining-related parking subsidy is subject to the on-site notice. On weekdays the shop generally opens in the afternoon, while weekends start before noon. If the limited roast goose is your goal, do not be too relaxed about arrival time.
● Golden Roast Goose 1/4 - Leg

This is E Zhuang's most commanding centerpiece. The skin has a light crispness; first comes the slow bloom of goose-fat aroma, followed by the rich, firm character of the meat itself. Sauce sits underneath, sharpening the savory flavor so the dish is more than simply roasted meat. Limited items like this depend heavily on timing and heat, and when you catch a good batch it usually feels worth a little waiting.

鵝庄 (E Zhuang) visit photo

● Minced-Goose Rice

Minced-goose rice stays firmly in comfort-food territory. Its outline may remind you of familiar braised-pork rice, but replacing pork with goose gives the aroma a fuller layer of goose fat. Braised cabbage rounds the flavor out, and a little chili makes the contrast even clearer. Rice bowls like this are not about tricks; they need to be easy to eat, fragrant, and satisfying over the whole bowl, and this one covers those basics well.

Uncle's take: With roast goose, look at the skin first, then the fat aroma, and only then the meat. When all three are in place, the table tends to go quiet on its own.
● Tea-Braised Goose Egg

The tea-braised goose egg has presence the moment it arrives, starting with its generous size. Tea and braising aromas have worked gradually into the egg, giving it more flavor than you might expect, while the texture stays springy rather than crumbly. It is the kind of simple side dish that works well at the start of a meal—easy to understand, memorable, and very much at home in a goose restaurant.



● Smoked Trio (Heart, Liver, Gizzard)

If you enjoy goose offal, this smoked trio is right on target. The gizzard and heart have a clean, crisp bite, while the liver is denser and softer, carrying a deeper smoky aroma. The plate never feels one-note because each cut brings a different texture. That is the advantage of a platter like this: you can sample several parts at once and get a broader taste of what a goose shop does well.

鵝庄 (E Zhuang) visit photo
💡 Ordering note

For a first visit, make Golden Roast Goose the main dish and add Minced-Goose Rice, Tea-Braised Goose Egg, and the Smoked Trio, moving from crisp skin and fragrant fat to the different textures of heart, liver, and gizzard. The roast goose is limited each day, so ask about roasting and availability first. If offal is not your thing, do not force it—other goose side dishes can still build a satisfying table.

  • Location:台中市北屯區松竹路二段36號, near Songzhu (松竹站) and Jiushe Park.
  • Type:Goose dishes, Golden Roast Goose, rice and noodles, plus smoked offal sides.
  • Highlights:A farm-direct goose concept, with daily-limited Golden Roast Goose and dedicated parking.
  • Good for:Meals with family or friends, diners who enjoy goose and offal sides, and anyone who wants a filling meal before a casual drink.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

E Zhuang is the kind of place that skips flashy packaging and focuses on doing goose reliably well. From the limited Golden Roast Goose to Minced-Goose Rice, Tea-Braised Goose Egg, and the Smoked Trio, the whole spread shows a restaurant that takes its goose dishes seriously.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
406台灣臺中市北屯區舊社里松竹路二段36號
Opening hours
Monday: 15:30 – 23:00
Tuesday: 15:30 – 23:00
Wednesday: 15:30 – 23:00
Thursday: 15:30 – 23:00
Friday: 15:30 – 23:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00
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GETTING THERE

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Songzhu · 松竹
Exit 1 · about 3 min walk · about 216 m
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Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 3 min walk · about 222 m
Walking About 3 min from Exit 1 · about 216 m
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