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呂桑食堂
Exit 5 · about 3 min walk

呂桑食堂

Lu Sang Canteen
Taiwanese Cuisine, Group Dining · 大安區
★ 3.9・1,545 reviews 191 views Open now
A- VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth adding to your itinerary

“A fitting meal for learning about Yilan cuisine in Taipei, with clear contrasts among fried dishes, mixed stew, and broth-filled gaozha. Small portions and varied table sizes make sharing flexible.”

Yilan banquet flavors Crisp shell and savory gaozha Founded in 1999
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 東門站 · Dongmen, 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
Learn Yilan cuisine from frying to stew

Fluffy batter surrounds tender pork in Fried Pork Strips, while West Lu Stew simmers cabbage, seafood, and egg crisps together. Comparing them makes Yilan techniques tangible.

02
Gaozha hides savory broth inside a crisp shell

Meat paste and chicken broth are cooked thick, chilled, set, then fried. The thin shell and hot smooth center deliver broth flavor without visible soup.

03
Gan Hua carries deep old-style fried aroma

Gan Hua wraps hand-chopped pork, liver strips, scallion, and dried shrimp in caul fat before frying. Its crisp exterior and rich firm filling contrast with tender pork strips.

04
High recognition from over 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 3.9 stars from 1,545 reviews, a clear popularity reference for first-time visitors.

05
Small groups can still share varied regional dishes

Smaller portions plus four-person square tables and group round tables suit different gatherings, letting families or friends share several Yilan dishes.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

1999 SINCE

From home cooking to Yilan flavors

Lu Sang Restaurant was founded in 1999. The owner's wife is from Yilan, and that hometown link guided the restaurant from home cooking toward Yilan cuisine. Pork strips, West Lu stew, and gaozha now share the table amid wood furniture and red brick walls.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Fried Pork Strips MetroBites visit photo

Fried Pork Strips

Pork loin is trimmed, cut into strips, seasoned, battered, and fried. The coating is fluffy and crisp while the meat stays tender and not greasy. Fried greens and mustard pepper salt add crunch and spice.

West Lu Stew MetroBites visit photo

West Lu Stew

Cabbage, shredded pork, dried shrimp, mushrooms, carrot, and bamboo simmer into a sweet-savory Yilan stew. Fried egg crisps absorb broth while keeping aroma, alternating with silky cabbage and varied ingredients.

Gaozha MetroBites visit photo

Gaozha

Pork loin and shrimp paste are cooked with starch and chicken broth, chilled to set, cut, coated, and fried. A thin crisp shell hides a hot, smooth, broth-rich center—Yilan's way of turning soup into a bite.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

A table-sized portrait of Yilan banquet craft

Yilan cuisine transforms everyday ingredients through different methods: two wrapped fried dishes, mixed West Lu stew, and broth set inside gaozha. Crisp, smooth, tender, and savory textures make banquet cooking approachable.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Order from photos or scan the code

Choose from dish photos at the entrance or scan the table QR Code to order.

02
Ask which dishes have small portions

Some dishes come in smaller portions. Ask staff before choosing dishes and sizes for a small group.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Wait, then take small bites of gaozha

The shell and filling of gaozha feel different in temperature, and the center may be very hot. Wait briefly and take small bites to enjoy the smooth savory filling safely.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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

✨ AI Short Visit Review

呂桑食堂 · Lu Sang Restaurant sits on Yongkang Street near 東門站 · Dongmen and Yongkang Park. Founded in nineteen ninety-nine, this two-story restaurant centers on Yilan and Taiwanese home cooking. Fried Pork Strips, West Lu Stew, Gaozha, and Gan Hua show banquet and old-style techniques, with smaller portions suited to families and small groups.

Setting and atmosphere:Wood tables, red brick walls, simple lighting, and traditional furnishings create a modest nostalgic Taiwanese country style. Four-person square tables fill both floors, with large round tables for groups. Dish photos line the entrance ordering area, keeping attention on the Yilan food rather than decoration.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市大安區永康街12-5號 near Yongkang Park, accessible from 東門站 · Dongmen. Choose dishes from photos with staff or scan the table QR Code. Some dishes have smaller portions. Gaozha stays very hot inside, so wait and taste in small bites.
● Fried Pork Strips

A representative Yilan fried dish: trimmed pork loin is cut into strips, seasoned, battered, and fried. Lu Sang makes the coating fluffy and crisp while the meat remains tender and not greasy. Fried greens and mustard pepper salt add spice and salt.

卜肉原圖
● West Lu Stew

West Lu Stew is a Yilan mixed thick soup rather than a simple meat dish. Cabbage, shredded pork, dried shrimp, mushrooms, carrot, and bamboo simmer together. Fried egg crisps absorb broth, staying aromatic while softening among silky cabbage and toppings.

西魯肉原圖
● Gaozha

Pork loin and shrimp are minced, combined with starch and chicken broth, cooked thick, chilled, cut, coated, and fried golden. A light crisp shell gives way to a hot, smooth, broth-savory center—the distinctive feeling of eating soup without seeing it. Cool briefly and bite carefully.

糕渣原圖
● Gan Hua

Gan Hua resembles a fried chicken roll: hand-chopped pork and liver strips mix with fried scallion and dried shrimp, are wrapped in caul fat, then fried. The cut face shows pork and liver; the crisp exterior and rich firm filling make a shareable old-Yilan dish.

肝花原圖
Uncle's line: No need to cross the Xueshan Tunnel for a Yilan banquet; just eat Gaozha slowly so old craft does not burn your tongue.
💡 Ordering note

First compare Fried Pork Strips and Gan Hua: fluffy batter and tender loin versus caul fat around pork, liver, scallion, and dried shrimp. Add West Lu Stew for cabbage broth, and taste Gaozha slowly between fried dishes. Small groups can ask for reduced portions.

  • Location:台北市大安區永康街12-5號, near 東門站 · Dongmen and Yongkang Park.
  • Type:Yilan cuisine, banquet dishes, and Taiwanese home cooking.
  • Recommended:Fried Pork Strips, West Lu Stew, Gaozha, Gan Hua.
  • Highlights:A nostalgic two-story restaurant with portion sizes adjusted to the group.
  • Best for:Family meals, small-group tastings, and introducing Taiwanese flavors to visitors.

📌 Editor's summary

呂桑食堂 · Lu Sang Restaurant brought the owner's Yilan in-law family craft to Yongkang Street and made Yilan food its focus. Fried Pork Strips pairs fluffy crust with tender loin; West Lu Stew combines cabbage, pork, seafood, and egg crisps; Gaozha seals hot chicken-broth filling in a crisp shell; Gan Hua layers caul fat, pork, and liver. Flexible portions, square tables, and round tables make a recognizable Yilan spread possible for groups large or small.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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3.9
★ 3.9 · 1,545 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
106台灣臺北市大安區永康里永康街12-5號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

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東門站 · Dongmen
Exit 5 · about 3 min walk · about 235 m
Also convenient
Exit 4 Another exit at the same station
about 4 min walk · about 252 m
Walking About 3 min from Exit 5 · about 235 m
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