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疆毒串烤-南京店
Exit 5 · about 3 min walk

疆毒串烤-南京店

Jiang Du Skewers — Nanjing
Chinese Cuisine, Barbecue, Bar, Group Dining, Late-Night Eats · 中山區
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B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“The draw is the unmistakable cumin-grilled flavor: meat skewers carry smoke and spice, while cucumber and mushrooms stay juicy in different ways. The owner’s path from Jilin to Taipei adds a personal layer to the food. If you like boldly seasoned skewers, it is worth leaving room for a meal around Songjiang Nanjing.”

Cumin beef and lamb skewers Charcoal-grilled cucumber Neon-and-darts hangout
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 松江南京站 · Songjiang Nanjing, 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
Cumin and charcoal bring out beef and lamb

Beef skewers are dusted with cumin as they grill, while lamb lets the spice and meat flavor reinforce each other. The seasoning is direct and bold, well suited to cumin lovers looking for a different skewer style.

02
Cucumber and mushrooms show another side of charcoal grilling

Cucumber slices are grilled with cumin, chili powder, and salt while keeping their sweet juices; shiitake picks up charcoal aroma and mushroom juices. These vegetable skewers add contrasting textures beside the strong meat flavors.

03
Neon and wood set a relaxed hangout mood

Dark tones, wood furniture, neon lights, and a dart machine make the room lively but casual. It is an easy setting for a few skewers, conversation, and a relaxed gathering with friends.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A skewer journey that began in a small East District shop

Owner Li of 疆毒 comes from Jilin in northeast China. After moving to his wife’s hometown, he first opened a simply equipped shop in an alley of Taipei’s East District, then gradually expanded to additional branches. That journey from his hometown to Taipei gives the Nanjing branch’s assertive cumin-grilled style a more personal, everyday context.

Owner Li is from Jilin Started from a small shop in an East District alley
WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
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Grilled Beef Skewer

Charcoal grilling brings smoke to the beef, while cumin sprinkled during grilling makes the aroma more pronounced. The beef retains a meaty bite, and the seasoning is bold, layering cumin, meat, and fire directly.

Grilled Cucumber MetroBites visit photo

Grilled Cucumber

Large cucumber is peeled, sliced into rounds, seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and salt, then charcoal-grilled. It stays juicy and naturally sweet, giving the table a fresher vegetable note beside the stronger meat skewers.

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✨ AI Visit Note

If you are looking for skewers near Songjiang Nanjing, Xinjiang-style barbecue in Taipei, or somewhere relaxed for a drink after work, 疆毒串烤 is memorable. It is less than 5 minutes on foot from Songjiang Nanjing and centers on cumin-seasoned skewers. Beef, lamb, vegetables, and mushrooms all carry a noticeable spice profile. The atmosphere is young and casual, with beer, outdoor seating, and darts—good for friends, after-work unwinding, or anyone craving strongly seasoned grilled meat.

疆毒串烤-南京店 (Jiang Du Skewers — Nanjing) visit photo
Interior and dining atmosphere:疆毒串烤 uses dark tones with wooden tables and chairs, plus neon lights, a projection screen, TV, and dart machine. The overall mood is young and lively. Even when busy, the space does not feel excessively packed, and there is outdoor seating as well. It works naturally for skewers with beer and easy conversation. The owner is from northeast China and the owner’s wife is outgoing and chatty, giving the place an unbuttoned, energetic feel.
Location and dining tips:疆毒串烤 is about 5 minutes on foot from Exit 5 of Songjiang Nanjing. The restaurant specializes in skewers, with a minimum order calculated by skewer count, plus starches, cold dishes, soft drinks, and alcohol. The Xinjiang-style cumin seasoning is fairly bold for people used to lighter food, but that pronounced spice is also why it pairs so well with beer.
● Grilled Beef Skewer

A good first-order choice. The beef picks up charcoal aroma from the grill, and cumin added during cooking makes the fragrance even more obvious. The meat keeps a proper bite. This is not delicate, restrained seasoning; it layers cumin, beef, and fire directly, which suits people who like strongly flavored skewers.

● Grilled Lamb Skewer

Lamb and cumin are naturally compatible, and here the pairing expresses the Xinjiang style clearly. The grilled lamb is aromatic, with cumin sharpening the meat flavor and giving it more character than a typical Taiwanese skewer. If you already like cumin, lamb, and stronger spice, this is likely to suit you.



疆毒串烤-南京店 (Jiang Du Skewers — Nanjing) visit photo


● Grilled Cucumber

Grilled cucumber is one of the more distinctive vegetable skewers here. The cucumber is peeled, cut into rounds, dusted with cumin, chili powder, and salt, then grilled over charcoal. It stays tender, juicy, and naturally sweet. Beside a table of strongly seasoned meat, it provides a welcome fresher note while remaining memorable in its own right.

● Grilled Shiitake

The appeal of grilled shiitake is juiciness. Charcoal heat draws out the mushroom aroma while the bite still releases mushroom juices. It is useful between beef and lamb skewers so the table does not become an uninterrupted run of meat. Mushroom lovers can pair it with the grilled cucumber for more variety.



疆毒串烤-南京店 (Jiang Du Skewers — Nanjing) visit photo
Uncle’s line: Cumin is honest—too little and you feel nothing, too polite and it no longer tastes like Xinjiang skewers. 疆毒 serves the spice straight up, the kind of food that wants a beer sitting beside it.
💡 Ordering note

The seasoning here centers on cumin and other spices, making the skewers a natural match for beer. On a first visit, start with beef and lamb, then add grilled cucumber and shiitake to balance the flavors. For a larger group, order more varieties and share them while talking.

  • Location:About 5 minutes on foot from Exit 5 of Songjiang Nanjing.
  • Type:Xinjiang-style cumin skewers, with cold dishes, starches, soft drinks, and alcohol.
  • Recommended:Grilled Beef Skewer, Grilled Lamb Skewer, Grilled Cucumber, and Grilled Shiitake are good first-visit choices.
  • Highlights:Pronounced spice, relaxed atmosphere, beer, outdoor seating, and a dart machine.
  • Good for:Friends gathering, after-work drinks, cumin-skewer fans, or anyone looking for a late-night hangout near Songjiang Nanjing.

📌 Editor’s take

疆毒串烤 is an easy place near Songjiang Nanjing for skewers, beer, and relaxed conversation. Its appeal is not refined plating but cumin spice, flame-grilled meat, and an easygoing lively mood. Beef and lamb show the Xinjiang direction clearly, while cucumber and shiitake add variety. If you want somewhere in central Taipei to unwind over skewers and drinks, it is a place that is easy to remember.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.5
★ 4.5 · 807 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY

What visitors say

Member check-in notes · nearby location verified
2026/07/23 Location verified 小花花

這裡不走精緻擺盤,重點是孜然烤串和輕鬆熱鬧的氣氛。

2026/07/17 Location verified 阿良

這裡不走精緻擺盤,重點是孜然烤串和輕鬆熱鬧的氣氛。

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
10491台灣臺北市中山區朱園里南京東路二段214巷4號
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:30 – 00:30
Wednesday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 00:30
Thursday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 00:30
Friday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 00:30
Saturday: 17:30 – 00:30
Sunday: Closed
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GETTING THERE

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松江南京站 · Songjiang Nanjing
Exit 5 · about 3 min walk · about 195 m
Also convenient
Exit 6 Another exit at the same station
about 3 min walk · about 231 m
Walking About 3 min from Exit 5 · about 195 m
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