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Yuan Fang

391, WenXin Rd, Sec 1
(04) 2259-9222
Hours: 11 am-11 pm
Credit cards accepted.
10% service charge.
Parking lot and valet service available.
Reservations welcome.

Yuan Fang Restaurant is a great place to try delicacies like shark's fin, lobster, abalone, and bird's nest. Originally established in Taipei in 1993, the chain's owners opened up a Taichung branch late last year. For seafood, try their Shark's Fin Meal Set (NT$800+), Classic Emperor's Special, Extra Large Shark's Fin, Australian Abalone, or their Baked/Steamed Lobster. Chef's recommendations include Swallow's Nest for dinner and Snow Clam with Coconut Milk for dessert. They also serve other favorites like Matsusaka Pork, Lobster with Pumpkin, and Italian-style Chicken with Cheese. The set meals come with salmon fried rice, beef/chicken/fish ribs, salad, dessert, fruit and a beverage. For vegetarian diners, they serve a Vegetarian Meal Set (NT$680/980). Their most exquisite table dishes run from NT$8,000 to 25,000 each! From now until March 14, diners will also receive a special Valentine's Day gift after their meals. --By Amelie, translated by Ann Lee

A.The Emperor's Extra Large Shark's Fin Meal Set (龍皇特大排翅) is cooked with chicken, ham and scallops; the soup itself is superb and tastes best while hot.

B.The Australian Abalone(龍皇澳洲鮑魚), a Yuan Fang favorite, has a somewhat chewy texture.