METROBITES
昭日堂燒肉
Exit 1 · about 6 min walk

昭日堂燒肉

Shou Nichi Dou Yakiniku
Yakiniku, Group Dining, Late-Night Eats
★ 4.6・17,170 reviews 178 views Open now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“The meaty aroma of aged oyster blade and the marinade on fruit-marinated beef rib strips create clear shifts in flavor, while well-spaced seating makes group dining comfortable. The main appeal is the variety between cuts and the dining environment.”

Aged and fruit-marinated cuts Spacious Zen-style setting
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
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at Wenxin Forest Park Station, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

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
From pure beef flavor to fruit-marinated aroma

Tender shoulder short rib emphasizes the balance between texture and fat, aged oyster blade releases beef aroma as you chew, and fruit-marinated rib strips add a stronger marinade and chew for another side of yakiniku.

02
A yakiniku space that leaves room for conversation

The Japanese Zen-style room is spacious and keeps distance between seats. If you want to sit down with family or friends and enjoy yakiniku at an unhurried pace, the atmosphere itself is part of the appeal.

03
High visibility built on more than 17,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.6 stars from 17,170 reviews, a straightforward popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A dining brand that grew out from yakiniku

Zhaoritang Dining first established 昭日堂燒肉 and later expanded with 昭日堂鍋煮. The yakiniku restaurant on the ground floor of Dadun Eleventh Street centers its menu on beef, Iberico pork and seafood, paired with a spacious Japanese Zen-style interior that lets a shared meal unfold slowly across different cuts.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
U.S. PR Tender Shoulder Short Rib MetroBites visit photo

U.S. PR Tender Shoulder Short Rib

Fine-textured beef with a good balance of fat and meat flavor; its aroma gradually opens on the grill. A good cut for tasting the beef itself without relying on heavy seasoning.

Iberico Pork Collar MetroBites visit photo

Iberico Pork Collar

Fragrant after grilling, springy without turning dry, and not overly greasy. Compared with the beef cuts, it adds a different pork texture to the same meal.

Fruit-Marinated Beef Rib Strips MetroBites visit photo

Fruit-Marinated Beef Rib Strips

The marinade is more pronounced, and the meat stays chewy after grilling, with sauce aroma and juices alternating as you bite. A good choice if you want a bolder flavor change at the table.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Taste it plain first, then switch condiments

Once the meat is cooked, taste it plain first, then add herb salt, yakiniku sauce or kimchi to suit your preference. Changing accompaniments piece by piece makes it easier to notice the flavor of each cut than brushing everything with the same sauce.

FULL VISIT

Read the full visit

Localized full visit

This version localizes the original visit story while preserving the original photo sequence.

✨ AI Quick Take

昭日堂燒肉 is about steady quality and a comfortable meal. The room is spacious, seats are well separated, and the overall atmosphere stays relatively calm, making it a good choice when you want to sit down properly for yakiniku. Beef draws the most attention, with fresh texture and thoughtful grilling and pairings, while the pork and seafood show the same solid fundamentals.

Uncle’s line: A yakiniku shop does not earn repeat visits with tricks. You can tell whether it is serious the moment the meat hits the table.
Dining space and atmosphere:昭日堂燒肉 sits on the ground floor along Dadun Eleventh Street. Its Japanese Zen-style interior is spacious and keeps enough distance between tables that your whole conversation does not become entertainment for the neighbors. The menu covers beef, Iberico pork and seafood, with lemon juice, herb salt and yakiniku sauce on the table so you can change pairings by cut. Yakiniku still comes down to heat control. I can keep the conversation going, but you need to watch when the meat should be flipped—once aged oyster blade turns into shoe leather, nobody can save it.
Location and dining notes:昭日堂燒肉 is at 台中市南屯區大墩十一街345號1樓, phone 04-2258-0588, near Huiwen Road, IKEA and Wenxin Forest Park. It is within walking distance of either 水安宮站 · Shui-an Temple or 文心森林公園站 · Wenxin Forest Park. Drivers can look for paid street spaces or nearby parking lots. For larger groups or specific seating, reserving ahead is recommended.
● U.S. PR Tender Shoulder Short Rib

This is one of the cuts most likely to leave an impression. The beef has an attractive color, and its aroma gradually rises as it grills. In the mouth, the texture feels fine and the fat is well balanced—not heavy, but certainly present. Eat it plain and the beef itself comes through; herb salt also works well. It is the kind of cut that does not need exaggerated seasoning to show that the fundamentals are good.

昭日堂燒肉 (Shou Nichi Dou Yakiniku) visit photo

● Aged Oyster Blade Beef

Aged oyster blade has a steady, easy-to-enjoy texture and a distinct beef aroma that develops as you chew. This kind of cut can go badly if overcooked, but here the impression is clean and direct, without unnecessary heaviness. If you like the natural flavor of beef, eat it slowly on its own, or add kimchi for a different edge.

昭日堂燒肉 (Shou Nichi Dou Yakiniku) visit photo

● Iberico Pork Collar

This is the pork cut that stands out most. The Iberico collar becomes fragrant on the grill, keeps a little spring in the bite, does not dry out, and never feels excessively greasy. Even at a yakiniku restaurant known for beef, this pork holds its own. It does not shout for attention, but quietly lifts the level of the whole table.

昭日堂燒肉 (Shou Nichi Dou Yakiniku) visit photo

● Fruit-Marinated Beef Rib Strips

The fruit-marinated beef rib strips have a more obvious marinated character than the earlier cuts, which focus more on natural meat aroma. They stay pleasantly chewy after grilling, and each bite alternates between sauce fragrance and meat juices. If you want an extra change of flavor during a yakiniku meal, this is a very useful addition.

昭日堂燒肉 (Shou Nichi Dou Yakiniku) visit photo
💡 Ordering note

Start by comparing the fat and meat aroma of U.S. PR Tender Shoulder Short Rib and Aged Oyster Blade Beef, then work in Iberico Pork Collar. Save Fruit-Marinated Beef Rib Strips for when you want a stronger marinated note. Taste each cut plain first, then try herb salt, yakiniku sauce or kimchi. Coat every piece in the same sauce and by the end you will remember the sauce, not the meat.

  • Location:台中市南屯區大墩十一街345號1樓, near Huiwen Road and Wenxin Forest Park.
  • Type:Set-menu yakiniku, beef and pork cuts, seafood and group dining dishes.
  • Highlights:Spacious Japanese Zen-style setting with a broad meat selection and multiple condiments.
  • Best for:Family gatherings, meals with friends, and diners who care about comfortable seating and proper grilling.

📌 Editor’s summary

昭日堂燒肉 is not a place that depends on gimmicks. It keeps the space, meat and dining pace consistently well organized. Beef is especially strong: from tender shoulder short rib to aged oyster blade, you can taste the attention paid to texture and heat. Add the spacious seating and comfortable environment, and it is an easy fit for anyone who wants to take a yakiniku meal seriously.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.6
★ 4.6 · 17,170 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY What visitors say
Member check-in notes · nearby location verified
No check-in notes yet

If you have actually eaten here, be the first to share a short, real visit note.

AROUND THE WEB More articles & videos
External articles and videos shared by travelers. Use them as additional references.
No shared articles or videos yet

Found a useful visit article or video? Share it with the next traveler.

STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
408台灣台中市南屯区惠中里大墩十一街345號1樓
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
Friday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 00:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 00:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 00:00
Official info
GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

112
Wenxin Forest Park · 文心森林公園
Exit 1 · about 6 min walk · about 405 m
Also convenient
G Green Line
水安宮站 · Shui-an Temple · Exit 1 Another nearby station
about 8 min walk · about 578 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 1 · about 405 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
Open Google Maps directions ↗
EXPLORE NEARBY

What else is near this stop?

Food 6
See all food near Wenxin Forest Park Station →
CONTINUE YOUR TRIP

Keep exploring along this line

MetroBites
MRT Food Discovery Guide
Start at the MRT. Taste the city.
昭日堂燒肉

Check-in note