Irresistibly stringy and indulgent—evil "beef N< rice" topped with double-cheese and a hot spring egg!

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In Japanese cuisine, ramen and N<饭类为平价美食的代表，最多人喜欢、也最多人常吃。而在N<饭中又是“牛N<”最受一般人的欢迎，也因此在日本各地到处找得到、吃得到这类“N<饭”的食堂，甚至是连锁店。而在台湾、在台北师大夜市、公馆一带又以这间“牛洞食堂”最受附近的学生，甚至是上班族青睐。理由不外是俗又大碗，当然味道得到客人的认可才是能在此生存的主因。

The beef used at “Beef Dong Canteen” comes from grain-fed cattle raised in the U.S. This two-stage feeding method results in marbling as rich as marble, yielding tender, juicy meat. During slaughter and distribution, the beef undergoes wet aging in vacuum-sealed bags, which helps maintain its pure, sweet, tender flavor during cooking!

Official Website of the U.S. Meat Export Federation:www.usbeef.org.tw

The restaurant’s decor features bright Japanese-style wooden tables and chairs, with long bench seating that can accommodate around 40 to 50 people. About 70–80% of the customers are students, and during meal times—especially lunch—you might have to wait briefly in line.

At first glance, I thought it was just plain “beef N<<”，看了MENU才发现其实种类蛮多的;青葱玉子、泡菜、山药、蕈菇，甚至还有纳豆和麻婆豆腐，但当中最让我感兴趣的则是“起司牛N<”。

Just like in Japanese ramen shops, customers first buy their meal tickets from the ticket machine at the entrance.

Soup and tea are self-service. The miso soup is smooth and mild—not too salty, with a more Taiwanese-style flavor.

After ordering your N<饭可以加价变套餐；分别是80元的“泡菜+红茶”，或是烫青菜+袖香绿菜(110元)。泡菜微辣微酸蛮好吃的，柚香绿茶挺顺口也不会过涩，可惜好像不能这样组合XD。

Cheese Beef N<190元

It’s topped with a generous layer of double-cheese that looks incredibly indulgent, and it even comes with an equally tempting “hot spring egg.”

Cheese, hot spring egg, and beef N<光看就诱人，光想就饿人....特别是我这种偏好“乳化 ”、“缠化”口感的人。

Thanks to the generous amount of cheese, when you scoop it up with a spoon, it stretches into long, silky strands. You can also feel a slight resistance from the spoon, showing its elasticity. As expected, it’s delightfully gooey, soft, melty, and sticky—extremely satisfying. The hot spring egg yolk, cheese, and beef create a trio of sweetness that lingers on your palate. The beef N<的酱汁偏清爽，或者可以说味道没那么的重、没那么的甜、咸。饭的分量也相当足能，煮的也不差。

For my second bowl, I had originally wanted to try the new flavor: “Mapo Beef N<”，可是某人说想吃“山药”于是....。

Japanese Yam & Egg Beef N<220元

The exterior is coated with a thick layer of mashed yam, with a middle layer of chopped scallions—so much so that you can barely see the generous beef beneath.

It comes with a hot spring egg too, which oozes out decadently... The combination of the real egg yolk and yam mash feels smoother, and the texture is less heavy or cloying. Though not as bold in flavor as the cheese version, it’s much better for your health, XD.

The delicate yam mash has a slightly sticky texture, while the egg yolk tastes unusually sweet. The natural sweetness of the beef also stands out more, and you can even detect a hint of sweetness from the simmered onions. Whether it’s the yam or the cheese, I love them both—especially when mixed with delicious rice. It’s hearty, filling, and incredibly satisfying.

Croquette – 50 TWD

The coating is a bit thick but nice and crispy. The mashed potato is very fine, almost a bit soft, and the sweetness is quite good.

Thick-Cut Pork Cutlet – 130 TWD

At 130 TWD, it’s definitely cut pretty thick, with not much fat. The texture is hearty and solid, with decent tenderness and sweetness. At least it’s worth the price. The coating is fried to a crispy yet slightly crunchy finish—best eaten while hot.

Beef Dong Canteen
Address: No. 277, Section 3, Roosevelt Road, Da’an District, Taipei City (1F, Roosevelt Building)
Phone: 02-2365-0222
Business Hours: 11:30–21:30

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