Taoyuan Railway Station – Taiwanese Teppanyaki, Featuring Plump Shrimp and Sirloin Steak

Text and photos by /Viviyu

Every time I pass by this road behind the station, I see this SanYou Teppanyaki shop. It seems to have been in business for quite a long time, and I’ve had it on my list for ages. This weekend, our whole family went there for dinner. It was super convenient to park directly at the dedicated parking lot across the street. The flavor leans toward Taiwanese-style teppanyaki. Though it’s marketed as affordable teppanyaki cuisine, after the meal, I felt the prices were a bit high. The freshness of the ingredients was decent, but the taste was a little heavy—somewhat unfamiliar to my palate. Next, let’s take a look at what delicious dishes we had that day.

Yanping Road is located behind Taoyuan Railway Station. It’s usually bustling when I pass by, and naturally, there are quite a few shops around here. The store looks like it’s been around for a long time—the building appears a bit old. It mainly offers affordable teppanyaki dishes, which naturally attract many teppanyaki lovers. Although it’s hard to find parking nearby, there’s a free, dedicated parking lot right across the street, so you don’t have to worry even if you drive.

Meal categories include set meals or à la carte, with a minimum charge of NT$210 per person—please keep that in mind.

If you’re dining with a larger group like us, I’d recommend ordering a double set meal, as it’s more cost-effective—you can try the restaurant’s signature dishes all at once, and if you’re still a little hungry, just add a few à la carte items.

Daily Soup
Today’s soup was pig’s blood soup. The taste was similar to what you’d get elsewhere—the texture of the pig’s blood was smooth and tender, and the broth suited my taste quite well. However, the kids weren’t too keen on eating this.

Sesame White Rice
The menu didn’t mention sesame white rice—maybe it was too busy and the sesame was forgotten. It’s not a big deal, but such small details were overlooked.

Seasonal Vegetables
Today’s vegetable was the beloved cabbage. Especially after being pan-fried on the teppanyaki, it retained its moisture well, and the seasoning was just right—not too heavy to make you reach for water.

Teppanyaki Bean Sprouts
I absolutely love teppanyaki bean sprouts. Each sprout was nice and crisp with plenty of moisture. Stir-fried with the chef’s special sauce, they were extremely flavorful and went great with rice.

Double A Set Meal – NT$599

Garlic Butter Clams
This was my kid’s favorite stir-fried clams. “Garlic butter” probably refers to basil (九层塔), but what we got that day was stir-fried onion and chopped scallions. No wonder the taste felt a bit off.

Stir-Fried Squid
The squid had already been pre-cut into pieces before stir-frying. The seasonings, along with onion, minced garlic, and other ingredients, sizzled together on the teppanyaki. The aroma was amazing. Of course, the highlight was the squid itself—it had a decent thickness, a Q-texture with a slight crispness that broke apart easily. As you chewed, the umami of the seafood spread in your mouth.

Beef
This set meal offered a choice of three meats (beef, lamb, and pork). My family’s Antia loves beef. Personally, I felt the amount of sauce and seasoning was a bit excessive—it overpowered the flavor of the beef, which was a bit of a shame.

Grilled Willow Leaf Fish
The surface of the grilled willow leaf fish didn’t have that crispy seared look. That’s because it wasn’t pan-fried on the teppanyaki but rather baked in an oven. It was taken straight out and served. That was a bit disappointing. But the ingredient itself was fresh, with the natural sweetness you’d expect.

Teppanyaki Tofu + Scallion Egg
The teppanyaki tofu used soft egg tofu, pan-fried until golden, then sprinkled with black pepper and drizzled with a bit of soy sauce. The dish delivered a rich eggy aroma in every bite.

Double B Set Meal – NT$599
Although the Double B Set Meal is quite a bit pricier than the A set, the ingredients are better quality. It includes extra items like white shrimp, sirloin steak, and taro cakes. The overall ingredients are of higher grade, so the price doesn’t feel particularly steep.

Pan-Seared White Shrimp
The shrimp were of a decent size, with good freshness and sweetness, though they could use a bit more distinctive flavor or variety to be more appealing.

Sirloin steak
The sirloin steak is cut into bite-sized pieces for easy eating. The seasoning is made by stir-frying scallions, garlic, chili, onions, and black pepper sauce, resulting in a relatively bold flavor. However, the stir-frying is perfectly executed to retain the steak's original juiciness and texture—overall, it's quite well-prepared.

Fortune Chicken Cutlet
The Fortune Chicken Cutlet is packed with various seasonings, giving it a rather strong flavor that somewhat overshadows the taste of the chicken itself, which is a bit of a pity. However, the tenderness of the chicken is immediately noticeable with the first bite.

Watching a whole chicken thigh cutlet sizzle on the iron plate is truly satisfying. As it slowly cooks, the natural oil from the skin is released, so the resulting crispy skin is completely non-greasy.

Grilled Mackerel
This grilled mackerel is served already cooked, and I couldn't help but think how great it would be if it were pan-seared on the iron plate. Its skin has a light golden hue, complemented by beautifully scored cuts along the back.

This grilled mackerel has a crispy skin, juicy and fatty meat that isn’t dry, while the inner flesh, rich in oils, appears translucent and delicious. A squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of pepper bring out its sweet and fresh flavor.

Iron Plate Tofu + Scallion Egg
The scallion egg has a slightly charred exterior but is soft and pale yellow inside. The fresh scallions blend perfectly with the crispy egg aroma—it's the essence of simplicity.

Taro Cake
The taro cake is a classic-style snack, pan-fried on the iron plate into a crispy, cookie-like shape, filled with rich, smooth taro paste.

I didn’t expect to find such teppanyaki dishes in Taoyuan’s Back Station. The ingredients are genuinely fresh, which is reassuring. However, the actual cost of a set meal for one person is still around three to four hundred New Taiwan dollars, which is considered slightly pricey for the area. Although some dishes are overly seasoned, masking the natural flavors of the ingredients, and certain details could use improvement, families with children face another issue—they can only sit at separate tables. This completely ruins the teppanyaki dining experience, and naturally, the kids refuse to eat that way. As a result, each child ends up ordering their own set meal. While they still finish everything, it gives off an unwelcoming vibe toward families with kids. The above are just my personal suggestions for reference.

Sanyou Teppanyaki
Address: No. 131, Yanping Road, Taoyuan City, Taoyuan County
Phone: (03)3669457
Hours: 11:30–14:30; 17:00–21:00

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