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吉祥小館
Exit 1 · about 11 min walk

吉祥小館

Ji Xiang Xiao Guan
Taiwanese Cuisine, Group Dining · 士林區
★ 4.3・852 reviews 190 views Closed now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“The draw is the crisp-tender whole sweet-and-sour croaker and the mix of pork, basil, celery, and chewy squid. Bird's-nest fern stays crisp, while lion's-head meatballs are soft and juicy, showing stir-frying, deep-frying, and braising across four dishes. The restaurant moved from behind Yangming Hospital to Yunong Road and suits a shared Chinese dinner.”

Crisp-tender whole sweet-and-sour fish Fried pork belly scented with basil Lion's-head meatballs with cabbage and mushrooms
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 士林站 · Shilin, 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
Whole croaker contrasts crisp skin and tender flesh

The whole yellow croaker is fried golden and dressed with sweet-forward sauce. Delicate fish remains distinct beneath the sauce, and the whole presentation is suited to sharing.

02
Crisp fern with savory dried fish

Bird's-nest fern stays moist and crisp; dried fish adds savory salt that clarifies its gentle sweetness. Tender, non-bitter leaves make it a complete counterpoint to meat and fish.

03
A shared-dish restaurant that moved from the hospital area to Yunong Road

Jixiang formerly operated behind Yangming Hospital near Zhishanyan before moving to Yunong Road. Today upstairs round and rectangular tables host group meals.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
Sweet-and-Sour Yellow Croaker MetroBites visit photo

Sweet-and-Sour Yellow Croaker

A whole croaker has a golden crust and delicate moist flesh beneath a sweet-forward, lightly tart sauce. Watch for bones and separate it along the body when sharing to balance sauce, crispness, and fish.

Basil Pork Belly MetroBites visit photo

Basil Pork Belly

Fried pork belly is fragrant outside yet tender, with springy fat. Basil and celery freshen the richness while squid adds chew, combining crisp meat, crunchy greens, and resilient seafood in a savory dish.

Lion's-Head Meatball Casserole MetroBites visit photo

Lion's-Head Meatball Casserole

Meatballs made from fresh pork shoulder-heart are soft and full, flavoring broth with mushrooms and braised cabbage. Taste the meatball, then cabbage and broth, to compare delicate and yielding textures.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Stir-fried, deep-fried, and braised on one shared table

This homestyle Chinese spread uses heat differently: fern is quickly fried to stay crisp, croaker is fried then sauced, and meatballs soften with mushrooms and cabbage. Basil and celery lift rich pork belly, pairing deep meat flavors with crisp vegetables.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Groups should confirm seats first

The main dining room is upstairs and fills at dinner. Groups should call ahead about seating.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Confirm the floor and circulation space before seating

Most dining is upstairs; downstairs has few tables and frequent foot traffic. If anyone has difficulty with stairs, explain when booking and confirm the arrangement in advance.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Short Visit Review

Jixiang Restaurant on Yunong Road in Shilin, Taipei, is reachable on foot from Exit 1 of MRT Shilin Station. Open since nineteen ninety-nine, it offers nearly a hundred homestyle stir-fries and shared dishes across meat, seafood, tofu, egg, and vegetables. Portions and upstairs tables suit families, colleagues, and groups wanting several Taiwanese dishes.

Setting and atmosphere:The main dining room is upstairs, practical, neat, and spacious rather than ornate. An inner room has five large round tables for six to ten people; another area has four rectangular tables for four to six. A few small downstairs tables see more passing traffic. Seats are limited and meal periods lively, fitting a homestyle shared-dish restaurant.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市士林區雨農路31號, walkable from Exit 1 of MRT Shilin Station. The restaurant moved here from behind Yangming Hospital and made upstairs its main dining space. Groups or guests wanting a large round table should arrange seats first. Because the menu is broad and portions are for sharing, mix categories rather than ordering too many similar dishes.
● Stir-Fried Bird's-Nest Fern with Dried Fish

The fern stays crisp, moist, and tender without obvious bitterness. Dried fish has no troublesome fishiness; its savory salt draws out the vegetable's gentle sweetness. Direct, refreshing seasoning resets the palate between richer stir-fries.

山蘇小魚原圖
● Basil Pork Belly

Pork belly is paired with basil, celery, and squid for a Hakka-style range of chew. Fried pork remains tender with springy fat; clear basil aroma overlaps crunchy celery and resilient squid for a richer flavor.

九層五花肉原圖
● Sweet-and-Sour Yellow Croaker

A whole croaker is fried golden and covered with a sweet-forward tangy sauce. The sauced shell remains crisp while the fish stays delicate and tender. Watch for fine bones. The sauce contains the fish aroma and makes a shareable centerpiece.

糖醋黃魚原圖
● Lion's-Head Meatball Casserole

Made with fresh pork shoulder-heart, the large meatballs are loose and soft, flavoring the savory broth. Fresh mushrooms and cabbage braised tender absorb the meat aroma. Their yielding texture is friendly for older diners and children.

鍋煲獅仔頭原圖
Uncle's line: A shared meal depends not only on heat, but on everyone taking a bite until the table's aromas are slowly shared away.
💡 Ordering note

For groups, balance freshness with Stir-Fried Bird's-Nest Fern with Dried Fish, then add Basil Pork Belly for aroma and chew. Choose Sweet-and-Sour Yellow Croaker as a shared fish centerpiece or Lion's-Head Meatball Casserole for warm broth and soft meat. Confirm party size and appetite, then order across categories.

  • Location:台北市士林區雨農路31號, walkable from Exit 1 of MRT Shilin Station.
  • Type:Long-running homestyle stir-fries, Chinese shared dishes, and group meals.
  • Recommended:Stir-Fried Bird's-Nest Fern with Dried Fish, Basil Pork Belly, Sweet-and-Sour Yellow Croaker, Lion's-Head Meatball Casserole.
  • Highlights:Nearly a hundred categorized dishes; upstairs round and rectangular group tables.
  • Best for:Family dinners, colleague gatherings, and groups sharing Taiwanese food.

📌 Editor's summary

Operating since nineteen ninety-nine, Jixiang now hosts families and groups upstairs on Yunong Road. Crisp sweet fern refreshes the palate; Basil Pork Belly layers pork, squid, and herbs; Sweet-and-Sour Yellow Croaker becomes a centerpiece through crisp skin, tender flesh, and sauce; Lion's-Head Meatball Casserole closes warmly with soft meatballs, mushrooms, and cabbage. With enough diners, its broad menu can span vegetables, meat, fish, and casseroles.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
111台灣臺北市士林區福志里雨農路31號
Opening hours
Monday: 16:30 – 21:00
Tuesday: 16:30 – 21:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 16:30 – 21:00
Friday: 16:30 – 21:00
Saturday: 16:30 – 21:00
Sunday: 16:30 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

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士林站 · Shilin
Exit 1 · about 11 min walk · about 827 m
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about 11 min walk · about 879 m
Walking About 11 min from Exit 1 · about 827 m
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