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This fresh Taiwanese beef hot-pot specialist on Touqian Road in Xinzhuang is a long-running name among local beef fans, and even weekday lunches can be busy. The bright, clean, family-style room has wide aisles, many large tables, and easy table joining. Local beef arrives daily from southern Taiwan, with both hot-pot platters and a range of beef stir-fries. Its biggest strength is the light, sweet beef-bone broth, which stays relatively clean rather than turning heavily oily late in the meal. With few partitions, though, the room gets lively and noisy when full. It suits groups who want a bustling meal and plenty of beef more than diners seeking a quiet date.
● Assorted beef platter
The assorted beef platter presents three fresh beef cuts at once, with different levels of marbling across vivid red slices cut thin for quick cooking. A brief swish in clear beef-bone broth leaves them slightly pink, tender, and naturally sweet without the soup masking the meat. Taste them plain first, then add a little scallion, chili, or soy sauce to compare fat, tenderness, and chew.
● Two-cut beef chunks
The two-cut beef chunks place two textures on one plate: an ivory side with the collagen-rich character of beef tendon and a side of substantial red beef chunks. After heating in the broth, both stay tender but have more spring and meat fiber than thin slices. Add them after the assorted platter and cook until the chunks are done and the tendon turns supple; this keeps the beef sweetness while giving the broth a fuller meaty aroma.
● Three-part beef offal
The three-part beef offal arrives in a long tray with three separate sections, each showing different color, shape, and grain. It contrasts with tender sliced beef, ranging from softer bites to springier pieces that need more chewing, making it good for diners who enjoy comparing offal textures. Add it after the chunks and its flavor gradually enriches the broth, turning the originally light, sweet beef-bone soup more savory and full-bodied.
● Satay beef
Satay beef is wok-fried over high heat with fresh beef and water spinach. The stems stay crisp, the leaves hold the sauce, and the beef remains tender. Savory satay coats the ingredients evenly, delivering a more concentrated flavor than clear-broth hot pot and adding proper wok aroma to the table. For a group, share it midway through the meal and alternate between light broth beef and satay-coated water spinach for a clear change of pace.
For three to four people, start with one assorted beef platter and compare the three thin-sliced cuts, then cook the two-cut chunks and three-part offal in order. Share the satay beef midway for a change from the clear-broth rhythm. Do not dump all thin slices in at once; small batches make tenderness easier to control. Give tendon and offal more time and eat them once their texture softens.
- Location:No. 96, Touqian Rd., Xinzhuang Dist., near Xingfu on the Circular Line.
- Type:Fresh Taiwanese beef hot pot, beef platters, and Taiwanese stir-fries.
- Highlights:Beef delivered from southern Taiwan, a light sweet beef-bone broth, and large tables suited to groups.
- Good for:Families, coworkers, friend groups, and beef lovers who like hot pot with stir-fries.
📌 Editor’s Take
Uncle thinks 【饗牛二館】 has stayed popular in Xinzhuang for good reason: the real strength is fresh beef delivered daily from southern Taiwan. The marbled beef that turns tender after a three-second swish in clear beef-bone broth, and a soup that still tastes light and sweet at the end without leaving your mouth dry, show solid everyday appeal and dependable freshness. Do not expect the polished service of a high-end Western restaurant, but if you want a lively, substantial Taiwanese beef hot pot with family or coworkers, this fresh-beef spot by Xingfu gets Uncle’s approval.
