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Nestled in the vibrant Zhongshan District of Taipei City, Don Shang He Shi offers an authentic journey into Japanese cuisine that captivates both locals and visitors alike. This colorful basement restaurant is renowned for its fresh sashimi, exquisite donburi rice bowls, and expertly grilled seafood, creating a paradise for sashimi and donburi enthusiasts. The menu is a delightful blend of traditional flavors and modern presentation, focusing on the freshest ingredients to deliver bold and satisfying taste experiences.
starters
Begin your meal with delicate hand rolls that showcase the ocean’s finest treasures. The Crab Roe Sea Urchin Hand Roll combines sweet crab roe with creamy sea urchin wrapped in crisp seaweed and vinegared rice, offering a rich, umami-packed bite. Alternatively, the Sweet Shrimp Hand Roll delivers tender sweet shrimp with refreshing texture and subtle sweetness, balanced perfectly by the seaweed’s slight saltiness and the vinegared rice’s gentle tang.
mains
The mains at Don Shang He Shi are a celebration of premium seafood and succulent meats served in traditional Japanese styles. The iconic Salmon & Roe Volcano Donburi is a must-try, featuring layers of fresh salmon, glistening salmon roe, and a silky onsen egg atop perfectly vinegared rice—an indulgence for any salmon lover. Equally impressive is the Scallop and Sweet Shrimp Volcano Donburi, which combines succulent scallops, sweet shrimp, shrimp roe, sea bream, and salmon roe together with a rich onsen egg, creating a luxurious and generous bowl.
For those craving grilled delights, the Grilled Beef Skewers seasoned with aromatic cumin offer a smoky and savory bite. Seafood lovers will appreciate the Garlic Boston Lobster, perfectly grilled with fragrant garlic to enhance its sweet, tender meat. The Seasonal Grilled Fish provides a fresh, expertly prepared option that highlights the best catch of the day.
Other standout mains include the Crab Roe and Sea Urchin Gunkan, combining creamy sea urchin and savory crab roe atop vinegared rice and wrapped in seaweed for a rich, briny flavor. Sushi lovers can enjoy classic nigiri such as Salmon Nigiri, Tuna Nigiri, and the Grilled Salmon Nigiri, all showcasing fresh fish layered over perfectly seasoned rice.
specials
Explore the unique Matsusaka Pork Donburi, a special dish spotlighting tender Matsusaka pork served over vinegared rice. This dish offers a savory and satisfying alternative to seafood, perfect for those looking to savor premium Japanese pork in a donburi style.
drinks
To complement your meal, Don Shang He Shi offers a selection of refreshing beverages including flavorful White Grape Smoothies that are icy and textured, as well as classic soft drinks like Coke and Sprite. The Ramune drink adds a fun, fizzy Japanese touch. Guests also enjoy self-service barley tea at room temperature and unlimited refills of savory miso soup, enriched by the trimmings of fresh fish and shrimp for a robust umami flavor.
