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丼畫家|生魚片丼飯|日式料理
Exit 3 · about 8 min walk

丼畫家|生魚片丼飯|日式料理

Don Huajia
Japanese Cuisine, Local Eats · 板橋區
★ 4.8・934 reviews 284 views Closed now
LISTED VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Keep it on your list

“Thick-cut fish and a varied seafood arrangement give the bowls a clear identity, while counter seating adds a close-up view of the preparation. It suits travelers who want seafood donburi to be the main event.”

Thick-cut sashimi donburi A colorful seafood spread Watch the cooking from the counter
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
Go if convenient

If you are already at 亞東醫院站 · Far Eastern Hospital, 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
Thick-cut seafood covers the bowl

Sashimi, scallops, sea urchin, and roe create a bowl whose portion and colors are equally striking.

02
Counter seats close to the action

With only a few seats, the counter puts you close enough to watch the chef slice fish and assemble each bowl.

03
A different seafood mix each time

The bowl changes with the day's catch, preserving the seasonal shifts of fresh seafood within a familiar format.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Extreme Seafood Donburi MetroBites visit photo

Extreme Seafood Donburi

Thick-cut sashimi, scallops, sea urchin, and roe sit over vinegared rice, alternating between richness, sweetness, and springy textures with each type of seafood.

Sea Urchin Nigiri MetroBites visit photo

Sea Urchin Nigiri

Vinegared rice supports the sea urchin's silky texture in a compact bite that opens quickly with sweetness and briny flavor.

Miso Soup MetroBites visit photo

Miso Soup

Miso aroma and the savor of fish bones add warmth, making a welcome break between chilled seafood and vinegared rice.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Check today's seafood selection first

Sashimi and seafood selections change with the day's catch, so check the available items before ordering.

02
Check the self-service instructions

When hot tea and miso soup are self-service, follow the day's signs and staff instructions.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Try the sea urchin plain first

Taste the sea urchin's natural sweetness and briny flavor first, then decide whether it needs a little soy sauce so saltiness does not overwhelm it.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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丼畫家 treats seafood donburi like a composition on rice. Extreme Seafood Donburi arrives covered with thick-cut sashimi, scallops, sea urchin, and roe, filling both the bowl and your field of view. Seating is limited, with counter spots where you can watch the chef work; hot tea and Miso Soup are self-service. Big seafood appetites will be delighted. Smaller ones should first accept that this bowl did not come here to practice minimalism.

Uncle's line: Some rice bowls use empty space like art. This one covers the whole canvas. The chef handles the composition; you decide whether you can finish it.

The name 丼畫家, which evokes an artist of rice bowls, matches the presentation. Fish, sea urchin, scallops, and roe add more than volume: their colors and shapes form a picture. The selection can change with the day's catch, even beyond the regular lineup. That variation is part of everyday life at a fresh-seafood shop; there is no need to demand a copy-and-paste bowl every time.

Setting and atmosphere:This is a small Japanese restaurant with limited seating, including spots at the preparation counter and seats along the wall. At the counter you can watch the chef slice fish and assemble the bowls, bringing you closer to the cooking than a large chain would. Seats are scarce at peak times, so check whether there is a wait if you hope to linger over your meal.

丼畫家|生魚片丼飯|日式料理 (Don Huajia) visit photo丼畫家|生魚片丼飯|日式料理 (Don Huajia) visit photo

Location and dining notes:The address is 新北市板橋區四川路一段320號, in the area shared by Far Eastern Hospital Station (亞東醫院站) and the Far Eastern Telecom Park. It is walkable from around the metro station. Sashimi and the day's catch, wait times, hot tea, extra rice, and soup refills may change, so follow the restaurant's latest on-site instructions.
Important note:Extreme Seafood Donburi has plenty of both toppings and rice. Eat half of the main bowl before deciding whether to add rice or soup. Self-service is not an endurance test; comfortably finishing the bowl in front of you matters more than fetching another one.
● Extreme Seafood Donburi

Extreme Seafood Donburi arranges assorted sashimi, scallops, sea urchin, and roe over vinegared rice, letting every bite form a new combination. Thick-cut fish has a substantial texture, while richness, sweetness, and springiness change with the species. Try several kinds of seafood separately first, then pair them with the rice and wasabi instead of mixing everything into one flavor at the start.

丼畫家|生魚片丼飯|日式料理 (Don Huajia) visit photo
● Sea Urchin Nigiri

Sea Urchin Nigiri pairs vinegared rice with the sea urchin's silky texture. It is a small bite, but its sweetness and briny flavor arrive quickly and leave a clear impression. The sea urchin varies with its origin and the day's supply. Taste it on its own first, then decide whether to add soy sauce rather than letting saltiness take over.

丼畫家|生魚片丼飯|日式料理 (Don Huajia) visit photo
Uncle's line: When sashimi is cut thick, you find out whether you truly like it. When it is thin enough to see through, sometimes all it tests is your imagination.
● Scallops

Scallops are tender with a slight spring and a gentler sweetness, balancing the bowl's assertive fish oils and sea urchin. Eat them alone or add a little roe for a grainy pop. Slow down your chewing so you do not swallow one whole and immediately wonder what you just ate.


● Fish Roe and Shrimp Roe

Fish roe and shrimp roe supply much of the bowl's texture. The beads burst with salty savor and a lively pop, adding contrast to the soft fish. Their saltiness can build toward the end, so alternate them with vinegared rice or Miso Soup.


● Miso Soup

Miso Soup brings the aroma of miso and the savor of fish bones, adding warmth and resetting the pace between bites of chilled seafood. Any fish or other ingredients in the soup depend on what is available that day. Follow the restaurant's latest arrangements for self-service hot tea, soup, and refills.

丼畫家|生魚片丼飯|日式料理 (Don Huajia) visit photo
💡 Ordering notes

On a first visit, make Extreme Seafood Donburi the centerpiece, taste Sea Urchin Nigiri separately, and sip Miso Soup between bites. Finish the main seafood before considering extra rice, and ask about any changes in the day's fish selection.

  • Location:新北市板橋區四川路一段320號, in the Far Eastern Hospital Station and Far Eastern Telecom Park area.
  • Type:Seafood donburi, sashimi, nigiri, and Japanese cuisine.
  • Highlights:Counter seats overlook the preparation; seafood changes with the day's catch, while hot tea, extra rice, and soup refills follow the restaurant's current rules.
  • Best for:Anyone who wants generous bites of thick-cut sashimi, values a substantial seafood portion, or enjoys the atmosphere of a small Japanese restaurant.

📌 Editor's verdict

丼畫家 uses seafood donburi as a canvas, and Extreme Seafood Donburi fills both the picture and the portion with fish, scallops, sea urchin, and roe. Counter seats bring you close to the preparation, while Miso Soup adds warmth beside fresh seafood and vinegared rice. Take the seafood in front of you seriously before thinking about more rice. The romance of a big bowl still needs your stomach's signature in the end.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
220台灣新北市板橋區四川路一段320號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 20:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 20:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 20:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 20:00
Friday: 11:00 – 14:30, 16:30 – 20:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:00
GETTING THERE

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亞東醫院站 · Far Eastern Hospital
Exit 3 · about 8 min walk · about 567 m
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Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 8 min walk · about 594 m
Walking About 8 min from Exit 3 · about 567 m
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