In business for over 10 years!* Savory, flavorful, and super affordable teppanyaki that goes perfectly with rice

Text and photos by /viviyu

When it comes to Xin Xin Da Zhong Teppanyaki, I believe quite a few people know about it. It has been operating in Taoyuan for over ten years. I used to eat here often, but one day when I passed by, I saw it was under renovation. This teppanyaki place always had such good business, didn’t it? Later, I found out online that the two brothers had gone their separate ways—the younger brother continued running the original location, while the elder brother opened a new shop at No. 364 on the same street. Previously, I didn’t have any particular impression of any chef’s skills—the cooking abilities and flavors all seemed similar, basically variations on a soy sauce-based flavor profile.

Finding parking on Minsheng Road is just as difficult. Fortunately, there was no car at the entrance, so I managed to park temporarily. The shop has no fancy decorations and doesn’t really catch the eye of passersby—it probably relies on word-of-mouth from regular customers.

The dishes and signs on the wall haven’t changed much. They’re divided into four main categories: steak, stir-fried meat, and seafood. Usually, I order one main dish, either scallion scrambled eggs or basil scrambled eggs, plus a bowl of white rice. I rarely need to order two main dishes because there are also vegetables and soup available. Each portion is quite generous and pairs perfectly with rice, so I always end up eating to my heart’s content.

Originally, I didn’t feel very hungry, but sitting in front of the teppan and smelling the enticing aroma made my hunger spike. The ingredients sizzling on the iron plate seemed to be saying, “Eat me!” Before long, the delicious food arrived on a small silver plate.

White rice – $10
The flavor of every dish here is slightly rich and extremely satisfying with rice. Although the white rice costs extra, it really feels incomplete without a bowl of it. The soup of the day was radish and pork bone soup, with a uniquely fragrant broth that was clear, aromatic, rich, and not greasy. It was perfect for a cold winter day.

Sunny-side up egg – $15
The sunny-side up egg paired with the sweet-and-salty sauce is truly a great match—delicious indeed. Occasionally, you’ll see a broken yolk, which may look a bit messy, but thanks to the semi-runny yolk blending with the sauce, it’s incredibly flavorful and packed with nutrition.

Scallion scrambled eggs – $15
The softness of the eggs, combined with the special sauce, is further enhanced by the added fragrance of scallions, creating a layered taste. The flavor that absorbs the soy sauce is simply wonderful.

I spotted the familiar slender chef. Actually, there’s only one chef in the shop now, so service can be a bit slow and you might need to wait a bit. However, the stir-fried vegetables and grilled meat are all prepared by him, so the quality is more reliable.

Stir-fried water spinach
The standard vegetable dishes here are stir-fried water spinach and cabbage. Friends who like spicy food can ask the chef to add chili for a spicy version—apparently, it’s really satisfying.

Stir-fried cabbage

Chicken – $130

I thought chicken breast might be a bit dry, but after absorbing a generous amount of soy sauce seasoning, it turned out to be an incredibly rice-friendly dish. However, it came in slices, and we were actually expecting chicken cutlets. Next time, we’ll know how to order properly—been too long since our last visit.

Pork cutlet – $150

I decided to try this because it was a new dish. Turns out, cutlets are what we really enjoy—the pork cutlet is first pan-fried with butter and then drizzled with seasoned sauce. It’s incredibly tender and retains its juiciness. Delicious—this dish was the top favorite of the day.

Beef – $130

Two kids shared one portion and picked the beef cuts they liked. This is definitely a super rice-friendly main dish—you could easily finish a whole bowl of rice with just this. The portion is very generous.

Lamb – $130

The sliced meat dishes have a texture similar to Mongolian barbecue—finely chopped. The seasoning is bold and very satisfying with rice. The total for this meal for three adults and two kids was around $700, which I think is great value. Many customers also call in for takeaway bento boxes.

After eating, I remembered I used to prefer the seafood and cutlet dishes. Looks like I’ll have to come back another time to try those again.

Xin Xin Da Zhong Teppanyaki
Address: No. 364, Minsheng Road, Taoyuan District
Phone: (03)338-0717
Hours: Monday–Friday (Lunch) 11:00–14:00, (Dinner) 17:00–21:00; Saturday–Sunday 11:00–21:00

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