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金韓食
Exit 1 · about 2 min walk

金韓食

Kim Korean Cuisine
Korean Cuisine, Group Dining · 西屯區
★ 4.8・7,012 reviews 296 views Closed now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“The gentle sweetness of the chicken soup contrasts with the crisp pancake, while the milder Korean flavors make this a practical group-dining choice for mixed spice tolerances.”

Soothing Korean chicken soup Thin, crisp seafood pancake Korean food for sharing
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 Taichung City Hall 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
Mellow chicken soup with a thin, crisp pancake

The milky Korean chicken soup tastes gently sweet, with meat tender enough to pull apart easily; the seafood pancake keeps a thin, crisp crust, letting the table switch between soothing broth and toasty crunch.

02
High visibility built on more than 7,000 reviews

With a current Google rating of about 4.8 from 7,012 reviews, its popularity is easy for first-time visitors to gauge.

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Editors
夜班大叔
Classic Original Korean Chicken Soup MetroBites visit photo

Classic Original Korean Chicken Soup

The milky broth is mellow and gently sweet, while the chicken is simmered until it separates with a light nudge from the chopsticks, naturally melding its aroma into the soup.

Seafood Pancake MetroBites visit photo

Seafood Pancake

The outside is pan-fried golden and crisp, while seafood and soft batter remain inside. The pancake is not too thick, and dipping sauce adds another savory note.

Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs MetroBites visit photo

Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs

A sweet-savory Korean sauce clings to the beef short ribs, which retain their meaty bite and juices as you chew—and go very well with rice.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

A Korean table tailored to Taiwanese tastes

金韓食 takes Korean cuisine in a direction tailored to Taiwanese tastes, bringing banchan, soups, and shared mains to the group table. The original chicken soup is mellow, while the beef short ribs carry a sweet-savory sauce, giving everyone at the table a different way into the meal.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Taste the chicken soup first, then season

Start the Classic Original Korean Chicken Soup with a spoonful of broth on its own. Once you have tasted its gentle sweetness and chicken aroma, add the table seasonings to suit your preference—it is easier to control than seasoning heavily from the start.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

金韓食 (Kim Korean Cuisine) is the Korean concept from the Wu Ma restaurant group, located where Taiwan Boulevard meets Wenxin Road, beside Taichung City Hall Station. It does not try to bulldoze the table with nothing but heat and salt. From refillable banchan and milky Korean chicken soup to seafood pancake and Korean-style beef short ribs, the flavors are gentler while preserving the satisfaction that proper broth, fragrant sauce, and hot dishes should deliver. For a family meal, a shared dinner with friends, or a group that includes someone who cannot handle much spice, this restaurant is easier to arrange than you might expect.

Uncle's verdict: Korean food is not an assignment you finish by emptying a jar of chili paste over it. The soup needs a foundation and the side dishes need staying power, or the whole table will end up taking turns looking for water.
Interior and atmosphere:The orange-red floral tile façade stands out immediately. Inside, seating is spread across different floors, with standard tables, larger-group seating, and private rooms that make family meals and gatherings easier to arrange. The design is polished, but it is not only there for photos; table space and circulation still prioritize dishes meant for sharing. Popular meal periods fill up quickly, so book ahead if you want a private room or are coming with a larger group. Banchan refills and service follow the rules in place on site.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台中市西屯區臺灣大道二段998號, at the corner of Taiwan Boulevard and Wenxin Road, just across the street from Taichung City Hall Station (市政府站). Drivers can use nearby paid parking, but should allow extra time to enter and walk over during peak hours. The menu, reservations, private-room minimum spend, and banchan refill rules may change, so check the latest announcements from Wu Ma or 金韓食 before setting out.
● Unlimited Korean Side-Dish Refills

The banchan served at the table may include seasoned bean sprouts, kimchi, soy-braised potatoes, dressed seaweed, and seasoned water celery, each contributing its own acidity, sweetness, savor, or crunch. The soy-braised potatoes and braised quail eggs are especially well seasoned, making an easy bridge between soup and mains. Refillable does not mean summoning a full table's worth at once. Finish what you like and ask for more; both your stomach and the staff will thank you.

韓式小菜無限續
● Classic Original Korean Chicken Soup

The milky broth looks rich, yet tastes mellow and gently sweet rather than leaning on heavy salt. The chicken is simmered tender enough to separate with a nudge from the chopsticks, and its aroma flows naturally into the soup. Taste the broth as it is first, then add the table seasonings according to preference. It warms the stomach in cold weather but, even in a summer air-conditioned room, never becomes so heavy that you surrender.

經典原味韓雞湯
● Seafood Pancake

The outside is pan-fried golden and crisp, delivering a clean crunch at the first bite, while seafood and tender batter remain inside. It is not overly thick, so sharing two pieces will not fill you up; dipping sauce adds a savory finish, and the pancake rounds out the chicken soup and banchan nicely. This is the kind of dish that vanishes fast once it reaches the table, so keep the photo session brief.

海鮮煎餅
● Korean-Style Beef Short Ribs

The beef short ribs retain a definite meaty bite. Their Korean sauce is reduced neatly, leaving a sweet-savory aroma on the surface while the meat stays juicy and fragrant as you chew. It carries more main-dish presence than the soup and begs for rice. If a group wants a plate of beef alongside the chicken and seafood, this dish gives the table real substance.

韓味牛肋條
💡 Ordering notes

For two to three people, make the Korean chicken soup the center of the meal and add the seafood pancake and beef short ribs; weave the banchan between bites to keep flavors from tiring. If you avoid spice, ask the staff about heat levels first. Handle private-room reservations early—showing up at the last minute is a gamble, and this uncle does not guarantee luck.

  • Location:台中市西屯區臺灣大道二段998號, beside Taichung City Hall Station (市政府站).
  • Background:A Korean restaurant brand under the Wu Ma restaurant group.
  • Highlights:Korean side dishes, Korean chicken soup, pancakes, and shared mains, all with relatively gentle seasoning.
  • Good for:Family meals, gatherings with friends, private-room needs, and Korean-food newcomers who prefer milder heat.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

金韓食 turns Wu Ma's strengths in group service and spatial planning into an approachable Korean spread. Banchan provide variety, the original Korean chicken soup is mellow and warming, the seafood pancake brings crunch, and the beef short ribs add meaty aroma. With Taichung City Hall Station right beside it, groups can plan dinner without first arguing about transportation—which is already a sizable win.

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4.8
★ 4.8 · 7,012 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
407台灣臺中市西屯區臺灣大道二段998號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:30 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:30 – 21:00
Friday: 11:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00
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GETTING THERE

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110
Taichung City Hall · 市政府
Exit 1 · about 2 min walk · about 135 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 3 min walk · about 161 m
Walking About 2 min from Exit 1 · about 135 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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