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紅翻天生猛海鮮
Exit 4 · about 4 min walk

紅翻天生猛海鮮

Hong Fan Tian Live Seafood
Taiwanese Cuisine, Local Eats, Group Dining, Late-Night Eats · 中山區
★ 4.1・4,527 reviews 269 views Open now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“More than twenty years at the same address, Jilin Road's hot-fry context, and varied fresh seafood are source-supported. The menu is broad but lacks one defining specialty, so the visitor score remains mid-range.”

Veteran Jilin Road hot-fry restaurant Fresh live seafood Evening group dining
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
Worth the walk

If you are already at 行天宮站 · Xingtian Temple, 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
Mix fresh seafood with hot-fry dishes

Choose the day's seafood, then add Taiwanese stir-fries for seafood flavor, wok aroma, and varied textures suited to sharing.

02
Over twenty years in Jilin Road's nightlife

Open from evening to early morning, it has served dinners, after-work gatherings, and late suppers in the Jilin Road hot-fry district for over twenty years.

03
A broad menu with flexible ordering

Chicken, vegetables, fried snacks, and live seafood allow flexible portions of mains, greens, and bites without making the whole table heavy.

04
High recognition from over 4,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.1 stars from 4,527 reviews, a straightforward popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

Over twenty years of hot-fry nights on Jilin Road

Hong Fan Tian has operated at the same Jilin Road address for over twenty years and appears in sources from early official tourism material to recent dining visits. From evening until early morning, it serves seafood, home-style stir-fries, and banquet dishes, sustaining a long-running gathering scene around large tables.

Operating at the same address for over twenty years Listed in early official tourism material Serves from evening until early morning
WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Kung Pao Chicken MetroBites visit photo

Kung Pao Chicken

Diced chicken is flash-fried with dried chilies, peanuts, and scallions. Savory flavor leads into chili fragrance, with tender meat, crisp peanuts, and wok aroma in three layers.

Bitter Melon with Salted Egg MetroBites visit photo

Bitter Melon with Salted Egg

Bitter melon stays crisp and gently bitter; salted egg coats it with sandy richness and savoriness, offering a refreshing break among fried and meat dishes.

Fried Burdock Tempura MetroBites visit photo

Fried Burdock Tempura

Long thin burdock slices are fried golden and airy, first crisp then fibrously chewy. Pepper salt makes them an easy snack with drinks and conversation.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

A shared Taipei hot-fry table

Taiwanese urban nightlife often centers on high-heat stir-fries shared by groups with beer. Hong Fan Tian quickly sends out the day's seafood, meat, and vegetables, letting diners assemble a meal from many small plates.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Reserve a large table, then check the day's catch

Dinner and late-night hours fill easily, so groups can call ahead. On arrival, check the day's seafood and market prices, then start with one seafood dish, one meat dish, and vegetables.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI quick restaurant review

Hong Fan Tian Live Seafood is a prominent hot-fry restaurant around Jilin Road, known for its broad menu and fast service from dinner through late night. Seafood, stir-fries, vegetables, and drinking snacks make it convenient for rice, beer, and conversation. Its practical, neighborhood-gathering atmosphere suits diners who value ease, energy, and informality.

Uncle's saying: places like this depend not on tricks but on heat, seasoning, and consistent service; at Hong Fan Tian, the table easily gets fuller with every order.
Important note: the restaurant is at No. 239, Jilin Road, Zhongshan District, near Jinzhou Street and Section Two, Minquan East Road, within walking distance of Zhongshan Elementary School or Xingtian Temple stations. Dinner and late-night periods can be busy, so walk-ins may wait. Benches and large tables suit groups; live seafood and some items vary daily.
● Three-Cup Chicken

Its aroma spreads as soon as it arrives, making it a natural partner for rice. The sauce is nicely reduced, the seasoning confident, and the chicken tender: familiar, reliable hot-fry cooking driven by flavor, ideal when you want a steaming classic with clear rice appeal.


● Kung Pao Chicken

A dish that reveals wok skill, this version is savory, bold, and brisk, naturally calling for rice. The chicken-to-garnish ratio is restrained, but the seasoning has the clean decisiveness expected of hot-fry cooking. It is an easy, dependable plate that quietly disappears.


紅翻天生猛海鮮 (Hong Fan Tian Live Seafood) visit photo
● Bitter Melon with Salted Egg

The bitter melon keeps its crunch instead of turning soft, and pairs neatly with the salted egg's savoriness. Seasoning stays controlled, preserving the vegetable's freshness and making the dish especially easy to keep eating. It is a worthy balance between heavier flavors.


紅翻天生猛海鮮 (Hong Fan Tian Live Seafood) visit photo
● Fried Burdock Tempura

A visually generous drinking snack made for sharing while chatting. The burdock is crisp and fragrant, with pepper salt sharpening the finish. Eat it hot; oiliness becomes more noticeable after it sits, so divide it as soon as it arrives.


紅翻天生猛海鮮 (Hong Fan Tian Live Seafood) visit photo
💡 Refined little note

Hot-fry restaurants work best with a group: alternate vegetables, snacks, and mains so the table flows smoothly. List desired dishes beforehand for a fuller meal and a better chance of getting favorites during busy periods.

  • The restaurant is on Jilin Road in Zhongshan District, Taipei, near Jinzhou Street and Section Two, Minquan East Road, with convenient transport.
  • It is a manageable walk from either Zhongshan Elementary School or Xingtian Temple Station, convenient for dinner or a late meal by MRT.
  • The menu spans stir-fries, seafood, vegetables, drinking snacks, and many Chinese dishes, offering flexible ordering.
  • Typical benches and large tables create a lively hot-fry atmosphere suited to gatherings.
  • Good for after-work hot-fry diners, nearby residents, family meals, and readers seeking late-night food.

📌 Editor's conclusion

Hong Fan Tian is a representative Jilin Road hot-fry choice. Its varied menu, fast service, and flexible hours make it easy to choose for dinner or a late meal. It is practical rather than flashy, delivering the energy, rice-friendly flavors, and communal mood a hot-fry restaurant should. For a convenient, solid place where a group can sit and eat together, it is a dependable address.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.1
★ 4.1 · 4,527 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
104台灣臺北市中山區新生里吉林路239號
Opening hours
Monday: 17:00 – 01:30
Tuesday: 17:00 – 01:30
Wednesday: 17:00 – 01:30
Thursday: 17:00 – 01:30
Friday: 17:00 – 01:30
Saturday: 17:00 – 01:30
Sunday: 17:00 – 01:30
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

09
行天宮站 · Xingtian Temple
Exit 4 · about 4 min walk · about 255 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 5 min walk · about 328 m
O Zhonghe-Xinlu Line
中山國小站 · Zhongshan Elementary School · Exit 3 Another nearby station
about 5 min walk · about 367 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 4 · about 255 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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