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About this place
Spoonfuls of rice soaked in sweet-savoury braising broth and tender pork make a small bowl of lu rou fan easy to polish off. Pairing it with sharp, fiery spicy wontons introduces a welcome kick between rich bites, keeping the meal lively right down to the final mouthful. Situated in Sotokanda, Taiwan Bee captures the spirit of an everyday local Taiwanese canteen, dishing up humble comfort food in an easygoing setting.
The midday menu balances affordable set meals with à la carte dishes. Choices include wonton noodles featuring minced pork parcels in a clear, salty broth, Taiwanese-style stir-fried noodles seasoned with oyster sauce and mild chilli, and fried rice tossed with slivers of pork or shrimp. Stir-fries and fried rice come with a light bowl of soup, offering a gentle contrast that highlights the punchy spices of the main dish.
Come dinner, the kitchen turns to night-market favourites and hearty bowls like slow-simmered beef noodle soup, sweet-mayonnaise shrimp balls (feng li xia qiu) dusted with sprinkles, and deep-fried fish cakes (tian bu la). Paired with Taiwanese beer, fruit-flavoured brews, winter melon tea, or grass jelly drinks, the spread readily brings the bustling energy of a night market directly to the table.
Seating is arranged around practical tables suitable for solo diners as well as companions, and ordering is handled swiftly via QR code. It makes for an approachable stop whenever you crave the comforting, unvarnished flavours of homestyle Taiwanese cooking.
