Popular Affordable Korean Eatery in Taipei: Hearty Potato and Pork Rib Soup

Text & Photos by /Mika

I visited Korea during the New Year holidays, but the group meals didn’t quite satisfy me. After returning to Taiwan, I eagerly gathered some friends to continue enjoying my favorite potato and pork rib hotpot. A friend from Taipei recommended Donghui Korean Restaurant, saying it serves Korean cuisine closest to the authentic taste, not to mention it’s affordable, generous in portion, and—most importantly—potato and pork rib soup is rare in Taiwan. How could I not try it and do justice to my “Korean stomach” XD? Donghui Korean Restaurant is located near the Taipei MRT Tianmu Station, right next to the super famous Xiao Liu Shi Tang (Little Six Canteen). This place is also a popular spot that often has a queue and is beloved by local office workers, so you’ll need to make a reservation if you want to dine here!

Donghui Korean Restaurant is most famous for its potato and pork rib soup. It’s just a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Taipei MRT Tianmu Station. After exiting, turn left, walk into the first alley, and you’ll find it.

For Taipei city prices, this is pretty competitive for Korean food, isn’t it? Plus, the portion is really great value. No wonder the business is booming.

Pine & Plum BBQ Set (for 3–4 people) – NT$970

I heard Donghui’s BBQ is great too, and my friend highly recommended it, so we ordered it!

Korean meals always come with plenty of side dishes, and you can even ask for more.

The pork belly here is cut quite thick. I personally prefer it thinner so it gets crispier when grilled—I love that charred, crispy texture with all the fat rendered out.

I like pairing it with sweet potatoes, king oyster mushrooms, and onion slices—they’re sweet and crispy. The pork belly itself has a good balance of fat and lean meat, and since it's cut thick, each bite is really satisfying.

When it’s grilled to a crisp and sizzling, that’s when it’s most mouthwatering~~

You definitely have to wrap the grilled pork belly in lettuce when eating it. Since pork belly is quite rich, wrapping it with sauce, side dishes, and fresh lettuce helps cut the grease and makes for a more balanced meal.

Potato and Pork Rib Soup (Small) – NT$190

This really does look very Korean, and you can choose the spiciness level. We opted for mild, but I’d suggest those who can handle spice go for medium or above—the mild wasn’t spicy enough for me.

The pork ribs were stewed until incredibly tender—just a little tug and the meat fell off the bone. The flavor was well-infused, the meat was soft, tender, and absolutely delicious. The broth was great except for not being spicy enough and having fewer potatoes than I’d like. But otherwise, it was really tasty. Since potato and pork rib soup is so rare in Taiwan, I really treasure any chance to enjoy a good version of it.

Seafood Pancake – NT$160

The seafood pancake here might not be the most generously filled, but the crispy texture is really unique. Most seafood pancakes are soft and thick, but I prefer this thin, crispy version—it’s just more satisfying.

Stir-fried Noodles with Meat – NT$140

The portion is seriously huge, almost overflowing the bowl...

This is that familiar sweet-and-spicy flavor I know and love. It’s spicy enough to be really exciting—even I was sweating from the heat. The noodles are chewy and smooth, and they didn’t skimp on the seafood. I heard the owner is a Korean-Chinese, which explains why the sweet-spicy flavor is so spot-on.

Signature Stone Pot Bibimbap (Pork) – NT$150

This really lives up to the “signature” title!! I think it even impressed me more than the potato and pork rib soup. While the soup was delicious, it somehow felt like it was missing something for me—but this bibimbap rivals what I’ve had in Korea. Not only is the portion big and looks super hearty, but the stone pot is no joke—it was scorching hot during mixing, and you could already smell the crispy rice aroma as it sizzled.

Once stirred, the hot stone pot bibimbap is evenly coated in spicy sauce and full of aroma. Eating the warm rice mixed with the crispy rice bits, spicy sauce, side dishes, and pork is absolutely delicious!!! Oh—and the kimchi at Donghui is slightly more acidic, which pairs wonderfully with the bibimbap, cutting through the richness. I really love this bibimbap and think it’s a must-order.

The Korean food at Donghui is really quite authentic in terms of seasoning. The ability to choose spiciness levels is a great touch, and... the prices aren’t high either, making it really worth recommending. As for service, I’d say it’s solid. It’s not overly friendly with smiles and greetings, but the staff are quick, efficient at table service, and always happy to answer questions.

Donghui Korean Restaurant
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Address: No. 29, Lane 259, Songjiang Rd., Taipei City
Phone: 02-2517-6859
Business Hours: 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00, Closed on Sundays

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