Orient Dragon Menu Overview
Discover a tantalizing array of traditional Taiwanese dishes infused with modern flair at Orient Dragon. This restaurant in Taichung City masterfully combines authentic flavors with fresh ingredients to deliver an unforgettable dining experience for foodies and travelers alike.
Starters and Appetizers
Begin your culinary journey with delicately prepared appetizers that highlight Taiwanese ingredients and traditional recipes, setting the stage for the mains.
Mains: Rich Taiwanese Classics
Savor hearty and authentic dishes that showcase the depth of Taiwanese culinary heritage. Highlights include the succulent Three-Cup Pork Trotter, simmered in soy sauce, rice wine, basil, garlic, and sesame oil for an unforgettable umami punch. The Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens accompanied by traditional Wo Wo Tou steamed buns offers a comforting bite with balanced savory and tangy notes.
Vegetable lovers will appreciate the Braised Cabbage with Ancient Flavor—a complex medley of cabbage, fish skin, bamboo shoots, wood ear mushrooms, squid, fried pork skin, and enoki mushrooms that delivers texture and umami in every mouthful.
For comforting nourishment, the Old Preserved Radish Nourishing Chicken Soup and the Ginseng Glutinous Rice Nourishing Chicken Soup offer rich broth infused with whole chicken and traditional herbs like ginseng and lotus seeds—perfect for rejuvenation and savoring Taiwanese wellness traditions.
Other enticing mains include Sesame Oil Chicken Rice, a vibrant dish featuring chicken, sesame oil, ginger, quinoa, seaweed, peanuts, kimchi, fried egg, and cabbage; Chuanxiang Meigan Braised Pork with preserved mustard greens; Honey-Glazed BBQ Spare Ribs Rice coated in luscious honey and BBQ sauce; and Sakura Ebi Fried Rice, blending sakura shrimp with fresh vegetables and rice for a delicate yet flavorful finish.
Desserts and Drinks
Complement your meal with the restaurant's selection of desserts and beverages. While traditional Taiwanese desserts provide a sweet conclusion, the beverage menu includes beer and wine options that pair beautifully with the robust flavors of the food, enhancing your overall dining experience.
Specialties to Try
- Three-Cup Pork Trotter - A Taiwanese classic simmered to perfection with basil and sesame oil, delivering rich and aromatic flavors.
- Old Preserved Radish Nourishing Chicken Soup - A deeply nourishing broth featuring whole chicken and radishes, embodying Taiwanese comfort food.
- Sesame Oil Chicken Rice - A vibrant bowl with quinoa, peanuts, kimchi, and a fried egg, balancing hearty and fresh components.
