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太發生猛海鮮
About 6 min walk

太發生猛海鮮

Taifa Seafood Restaurant
Taiwanese Cuisine, Local Eats, Group Dining, Late-Night Eats · 中和區
★ 4.3・3,173 reviews 427 views Open now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“Large seafood set menus unite old-school banquet dishes, cold plates, and tableside hot foods, best for lively groups around Zhonghe Temple.”

Taiwanese seafood set menu Old-school banquet cooking Group-sized portions
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 中和站 · Zhonghe, 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
A full Taiwanese banquet rhythm at one table

Cold plates, seafood, sticky rice, and hot dishes arrive in sequence, combining old Taiwanese banquet food and shareable live seafood with group-scale presence.

02
Fried garlic and sakura shrimp layer the sticky rice

Soft sticky rice carries oil and rice aromas; fried garlic, sakura shrimp, and scallions add crispness and savoriness while supporting the seafood and meats.

03
Drunken shrimp and tableside pork create cold-hot contrast

Shaoxing drunken shrimp are springy with wine and herbs; seven-spice pork jowl heats tableside with sprouts for hot steam and chew.

04
High visibility built from more than 3,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.3 stars from 3,173 reviews, a direct popularity reference for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Steamed Sticky Rice with Cured Meat MetroBites visit photo

Steamed Sticky Rice with Cured Meat

Soft sticky rice topped with fried garlic, sakura shrimp, and scallion combines oil, rice aroma, and crunch as the table’s staple.

TAIWAN FOOD Mi Gao & Tong Zai Mi Gao
Zidu Chilled Drunken Shrimp MetroBites visit photo

Zidu Chilled Drunken Shrimp

Large chilled shrimp are springy and tender, carrying Shaoxing wine and herbal aromas between hot dishes.

Seven-Spice Pork Jowl MetroBites visit photo

Seven-Spice Pork Jowl

Pork jowl and abundant sprouts heat slowly tableside; the meat is springy and seven-spice aroma opens in the steam.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

From tender chicken and wine-fragrant shrimp to hot pork jowl

Begin with tender poached chicken, then chilled shrimp fragrant with Shaoxing and herbs. Sticky rice adds fried garlic and sakura shrimp; tableside pork jowl and sprouts finish hot.

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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Confirm table count and today’s set menu

For a group, ask about the day’s seafood, fish, and soup before choosing the set-menu price.

02
See the portions before adding dishes

Shared dishes are large. Judge the first courses before adding stir-fries to avoid excessive leftovers.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Eat drunken shrimp first, then pork jowl with bean sprouts

Finish chilled shrimp between hot dishes for contrast. Seven-Spice Pork Jowl keeps heating at the table; let it cook, then eat it with the bean sprouts beneath.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Visit Snapshot

At Zhonghe and Fuxiang Roads near the Zhonghe Temple district, this veteran live-seafood restaurant is a neighborhood gathering favorite and fills by evening. Generous Taiwanese seafood set menus and stir-fries offer high value and bold portions, despite slightly less convenient transit—take a bus to Zhonghe Temple. It is a prime family or Mid-Autumn option when grilling is unwanted; even seasoned eaters surrender and pack leftovers.

Uncle’s note: Who says Mid-Autumn requires smoky clothes from grilling? A seafood table with lobster salad, Buddha Jumps Over the Wall, and grouper is the true Taiwanese reunion of abundance and noise.
Setting and atmosphere:This Taiwanese seafood hall seats about 150, with private rooms for ten to twelve, handling stir-fries, banquets, and drinks. Set menus run from cold plates and seafood to soup pots; small groups ordering hard will use takeout bags as second tableware. Reserve for festivals, company banquets, and dinner peaks—liveliness is good, standing until another table leaves is too lively.
Location and dining notes:The address is No. 59, Zhonghe Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City; call 02 2245 9222. Near Zhonghe Temple district, take a bus to Zhonghe Temple or walk from Zhonghe Station on the Circular Line. Recent public hours emphasize 16:00–01:00, while the database also lists lunch; call before a dedicated lunch trip. Ask about set menus, rooms, and daily seafood prices when reserving.
● Top Poached Chicken

Cut into easy pieces from relatively low-bone sections, the chicken is tender rather than dry while keeping a substantial bite. The skin is visibly rich, best balanced with lean meat. Direct in flavor and texture, it suits the opening of the meal before sticky rice or wine-fragrant shrimp.

太發生猛海鮮 (Taifa Seafood Restaurant) visit photo
Uncle’s note: Roast pork and oil rice can be filler on banquet menus. Here the pork skin is crisp and fragrant, the rice cooked through—real preservation of banquet craft.
● Steamed Sticky Rice with Cured Meat

Fried garlic, sakura shrimp, scallion, and garlic top the rice with immediate aroma. The sticky rice brings oil and grain fragrance while crisp toppings keep it varied. Each spoon combines ingredients differently, and amid seafood and meat it naturally gathers scattered flavors into the meal’s staple.

太發生猛海鮮 (Taifa Seafood Restaurant) visit photo

● Zidu Chilled Drunken Shrimp

Shaoxing wine leads, joined by Chinese-herbal aroma rather than a single note. Large shrimp are springy, tender, and substantial, releasing sweetness and wine together. Their chill contrasts with new hot dishes; between chicken and pork jowl they continue savoriness while changing temperature and texture.

太發生猛海鮮 (Taifa Seafood Restaurant) visit photo
● Seven-Spice Pork Jowl

A small gas burner keeps heating abundant bean sprouts and pork jowl at the table. Both cook in the juices; the pork stays springy as steam rises. Because cooking continues, let slices mature before taking them with sprouts, rather than eating meat alone and missing the base.

太發生猛海鮮 (Taifa Seafood Restaurant) visit photo

Begin with poached chicken, settle the stomach with sticky rice, reset with chilled drunken shrimp, then pass to hot pork jowl for layered temperatures and aromas.


💡 Ordering note

For a ten-person set, confirm the day’s lobster, sashimi, grouper, and chicken soup; ordinary-sized groups should not over-order à la carte. Eat raw food first and soup later. Confirm rooms, karaoke, service charge, and lunch by phone.

  • Location:No. 59, Zhonghe Road, Zhonghe District, near the Zhonghe Temple district.
  • Type:Live seafood, Taiwanese stir-fries, banquet tables, and late-night dining.
  • Highlights:More than two hundred Taiwanese and Japanese dishes, group rooms, and large set menus.
  • Good for:Family gatherings, company banquets, birthdays, and drinks with friends.

📌 Editor’s conclusion

太發生猛海鮮 blends banquet liveliness with Taiwanese seafood sweetness. Without stiff Western-restaurant restraint, it offers the hearty swagger of eating pork ribs and drinking two bowls of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall alone. The kitchen handles grouper and sweet soups steadily, with traditional Taiwanese seasoning for all ages. For a festival meal or conveniently located, genuinely generous seafood hall, it is a satisfying place to spend.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
235台灣新北市中和區枋寮里中和路59號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:30 – 00:40
Tuesday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:30 – 00:40
Wednesday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:30 – 00:40
Thursday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:30 – 00:40
Friday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:30 – 00:40
Saturday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:30 – 00:40
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 16:30 – 00:40
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GETTING THERE

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中和站 · Zhonghe
About 6 minutes ・about 460 m
Walking About 6 min walk · about 460 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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