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In a lane beside Exit 1 of Shilin MRT Station, this thirty-year-old institution serves Kansai-style sukiyaki and has even welcomed Golden Horse-winning actors. Its rare Kansai method begins by stir-frying aromatics and meat to release their fragrance, then pouring in the soul of the dish: a special aged braising sauce. The shop is small and extraordinarily busy, a practical after-work destination for comforting the stomach with rich beef fat and the aroma of egg yolk.
● Kansai-Style Sukiyaki – U.S. Short Ribs
For this Kansai-style sukiyaki, staff first help sauté the ingredients until fragrant, then add the special sauce. U.S. short ribs absorb it as heated fat releases into the pot. The beef stays tender, with rich meat aroma and sweet fat but not only heaviness. Cabbage, mushrooms, and other vegetables can join the pot. Taste the beef plain first, then dip it in egg yolk; the silkiness wraps the savory-sweet sauce more gently.
● Fried Hamburg Steak Set
The Fried Hamburg Steak Set places a freshly fried patty with shredded cabbage, plus Japanese sauce and salad dressing, on one plate. The patty arrives steaming, with crisp breading and a soft, moist filling. The Japanese sauce is not overly salty; taste one bite plain before dipping lightly. Shredded cabbage and dressing contribute crisp moisture that catches the fried aroma and gives the set a refreshing turn beyond the meat.
● Dessert Mochi
Dessert Mochi is a simple end to the meal. Peanut powder and powdered sugar coat it evenly, giving it a pale golden color. The mochi itself has little obvious sweetness; the coating supplies peanut aroma and a gentle sweetness. Inside it is soft, sticky, and springy, contrasting with the sukiyaki's sauce and fried food's crunch. Savor it after the main pot and set meal: the sweetness stays clean rather than suddenly becoming heavy.
On a first visit, watch the waitlist: after registering, wait for everyone to arrive and complete the check before listening for your number nearby. Two diners can share Kansai-Style Sukiyaki – U.S. Short Ribs as the main pot, add one Fried Hamburg Steak Set, and finish with Dessert Mochi. Taste beef plain before egg yolk and cut the patty while hot; the three dishes move from silky to crisp-soft to chewy.
- Location:台北市士林區中正路 235 巷 6 號, from Exit 1 of Shilin (士林站), under a 2-minute walk.
- Background:A Shilin institution of nearly thirty years specializing in Kansai-style sukiyaki.
- Highlights:Meat and aromatics are sautéed before aged sauce is poured in, with multiple set meals also available.
- Note:No standard reservations; the waitlist rules are explicit and peak waits can be long.
📌 Editor's Wrap-up
寶屋壽喜燒 has held firm in Shilin's fiercely competitive district for thirty years through the real skill behind its U.S. short ribs, sautéed on site and bursting with rich fat aroma. Its unusual waitlist rules can bewilder diners who do not understand them at the start, but juicy, sweet Kuroge Wagyu hamburg steak and consistently executed sukiyaki sauce keep this a reliable Taiwanese take on a Japanese classic beside Shilin MRT Station—ideal for casually eating meat in big bites and pursuing complete satisfaction.
