Zi Yan Zhong Can Ting

Name: Zi Yan Zhong Can Ting
Address: Taipei
Price range: TWD150 - TWD8800

紫艷中餐廳

YEN'S SIGNATURE DISHES [Signature] SPICY [Spicy] VEGETARIAN [Vegetarian] Unless otherwise specified, all beef used in this menu is from the USA, and pork is from Taiwan. All prices are in TWD and subject to 10% service charge. Corkage - Wine: TWD1,000 per bottle; Spirits: TWD1,500 per bottle.

★ 4.3 (1,711) $$$$Expensive

Lunar New Year's Eve Table Menu

LUNAR NEW YEAR'S EVE TABLE MENU

Spring Returns to the Earth, Welcoming the Purple Yan

春回大地迎紫艷

Suckling pig with deep fried bun, caviar [Signature] [Spicy] Steamed shrimp dumpling [Signature] Pan-fried scallop with scallion oil [Signature] Chilled abalone with century egg [Signature] [Spicy] Deep fried turnip shreds with truffle cheese [Vegetarian] [Spicy]

A luxurious New Year's appetizer platter featuring crispy roasted suckling pig, succulent shrimp dumplings, pan-seared scallops, chilled abalone with century egg, and truffle-flavored dim sum. It combines land and sea delicacies with rich, multi-layered textures, symbolizing the joy of spring's return.

Prosperity Spreads Across the Seas

生意興隆通四海

Double boiled silky fowl soup with cordyceps, fish maw and sea conch [Signature]

A nourishing soup slow-cooked with premium ingredients like cordyceps, fish maw, and sea conch with black-boned chicken. The broth is rich, sweet, and full of collagen, offering a warm and restorative experience.

Family Prosperity and Joyful Blessings

家業興旺慶增福

Spicy wok-fried mud crab with specialty sauce [Signature] [Spicy]

Mud crab stir-fried with a special spicy sauce over high heat. The crab meat is sweet and firm, and the sauce is rich and spicy, leaving a lingering taste.

Golden Dragon Brings Auspiciousness and Fullness

金龍獻瑞滿堂紅

Steamed live Penghu lobster with crab roe [Signature] [Spicy]

Fresh Penghu lobster steamed with crab roe. The lobster meat is springy, and the crab roe adds a rich, creamy umami. A dish complete in color, aroma, and taste.

Treasures Pouring In From All Directions

招財進寶八方財

Braised six head abalone and sea cucumber with oyster sauce [Signature] [Spicy]

Premium six-head abalone and sea cucumber braised in oyster sauce. The abalone is tender and springy, the sea cucumber is smooth and tender, and the sauce is rich and savory. A classic high-end Cantonese dish.

Abundance Year After Year for the New Year

年年有餘賀新春

Steamed garoupa with premium soy sauce [Spicy]

Fresh garoupa steamed and drizzled with premium soy sauce. The fish is delicate and tender, preserving its natural sweetness, symbolizing abundance year after year.

Golden and Silver Fill the House, Joy Arrives

金銀滿屋喜臨門

Poached luffa with ginkgo, yam and wild mushroom [Spicy]

A vegetable dish combining luffa, yam, ginkgo nuts, and wild mushrooms. The texture is crisp and tender, with a light and elegant flavor, balancing the richness of meat dishes.

Abundant Food for a Prosperous Family

豐衣足食合家歡

Kung Fu Qian Kun Stuffed Chicken Baked chicken stuffed with glutinous rice [Signature] [Spicy]

A skillful "Kung Fu" dish: deboned chicken stuffed with glutinous rice and then roasted. The chicken skin is golden and crispy, while the glutinous rice inside absorbs the chicken juices, becoming soft, sticky, and savory.

Wealth Flows In From All Directions

財源廣進達三江

Roselle flower sweet soup with white fungus, bird's nest Creamy egg tart [Vegetarian] [Spicy] Deep fried red bean rice cake [Spicy]

An exquisite combination of Chinese desserts, including a nourishing bird's nest sweet soup, crispy egg tarts, and red bean rice cake symbolizing progress. A sweet conclusion to the banquet.

Auspicious Fruits Herald the New Year

瑞果呈祥賀新年

Colorful fresh fruit platter

A platter of assorted seasonal fresh fruits, refreshing and palate-cleansing, with vibrant colors.

Cold dishes

APPETIZERS

Vegetarian "goose" made from assorted mushrooms

蓬萊鮮菌素鵝

Deep fried soy beancurd roll with mixed mushrooms [Signature] [Vegetarian]

A classic vegetarian cold dish made by deep-frying tofu skin wrapped with various fresh mushrooms. Golden and crispy on the outside, with a rich mushroom flavor inside, offering layered textures.

TWD380 ≈ ¥1,894

Traditional style braised beef shank

古法滷牛腱

Traditional style braised beef shank [Signature]

Sliced beef shank slowly braised in traditional marinade. The meat is firm and chewy, infused with a rich and mellow sauce, making it an excellent appetizer.

TWD480 ≈ ¥2,392

Braised baby corn with sauce

醬燒玉米筍

Deep fried baby corn with soy sauce [Vegetarian]

Fresh baby corn deep-fried and then braised in sauce. It retains its crisp sweetness with a savory sauce flavor, offering a unique taste.

TWD420 ≈ ¥2,093

Pan-fried local yam with soy sauce

豉油皇煎本地山藥

Pan-fried local yam with soy sauce [Vegetarian]

Premium local Taiwanese yam pan-fried with soy sauce until lightly browned. The texture is crisp and dense, with the savory soy sauce enhancing the yam's natural sweetness.

TWD480 ≈ ¥2,392

Century egg with abalone (4 pieces)

松花皮蛋鮑魚 (4個)

Chilled abalone with century egg / 4 pieces [Signature]

A combination of springy abalone and uniquely flavored century egg. The richness of the century egg complements the sweetness of the abalone, served with a special sauce. An exquisite cold dish.

TWD650 ≈ ¥3,240

Green apple and mullet roe crisp cone

青蘋果烏魚子脆筒

Pan-fried mullet roe, green apple, crisp rolls [Vegetarian]

Creative hand-rolled cones featuring savory mullet roe and sweet and crisp green apples. The texture is crunchy and refreshing, with a delightful sweet and savory flavor combination.

TWD720 ≈ ¥3,589

Grilled sweetfish with Yilan scallions

三星蔥烤小香魚

Seared sweetfish with Yilan scallion

Tender sweetfish grilled with Yilan's famous three star scallions. The fish has a light smoky and scallion aroma, offering an elegant flavor.

TWD580 ≈ ¥2,891

Chilled drunken chicken with Shaoxing wine jelly

冰鎮愛玉紹興黃酒醉雞

Drunken chicken with Shaoxing wine jelly [Vegetarian]

Tender chicken soaked in Shaoxing wine, served with a special jelly made from awabi. The chicken has crispy skin and tender meat, a rich wine aroma, and is refreshingly chilled.

TWD450 ≈ ¥2,243

Crispy fried eel with honey and sesame

香酥芝麻炸脆鱔

Honey glazed crispy eel, white sesame [Vegetarian]

Eel deep-fried until crispy, coated with honey and white sesame seeds. The texture is crispy like crackers, with a sweet and savory taste, perfect with drinks.

TWD480 ≈ ¥2,392

Bi-fong-tang Style Tofu

避風塘豆腐

Bi-fong-tang style spicy tofu [Spicy]

A typical Hong Kong Bi-fong-tang style preparation. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, sprinkled generously with fried garlic and chili. Spicy, crispy, with a rich garlic flavor.

TWD280 ≈ ¥1,396

Layered pork ear with Yilan scallion oil

三星蔥油千層順風耳

Layered pork ear with Yilan scallion oil [Spicy]

Pork ears are layered, pressed, sliced, and drizzled with Yilan's scallion oil. The texture is crisp and chewy, with an abundant scallion oil aroma. A skillful cold dish.

TWD580 ≈ ¥2,891

Roasted meats

BARBECUE SELECTIONS

Purple Yan Peking Duck (whole)

紫艷片皮鴨 (全隻)

YEN roast duck (whole) / Advance reservations required Two styles / (select one cooking method from below)

YEN's signature Hong Kong-style Peking duck, roasted until the skin is a reddish-brown crisp. The first course is the skin, served with thin pancakes; the second course can be stir-fried duck bones, soup, or porridge. A luxurious choice for group dining.

TWD3,380~ ≈ ¥16,846

Purple Yan Peking Duck (half portion)

紫艷片皮鴨 (半隻)

YEN roast duck (half portion) / Advance reservations required Two styles / (select one cooking method from below)

Half portion of YEN's signature Hong Kong-style Peking duck, suitable for smaller groups. It also includes Peking duck skin and one duck bone dish (stir-fried, soup, or porridge), with crispy skin and tender meat, retaining its full flavor.

TWD1,980~ ≈ ¥9,869

Fortune roasted suckling pig (whole)

鴻運乳豬 (全隻)

Roast fortune suckling pig (whole) / 14 days advance reservations required

Whole roasted suckling pig requiring advance reservation. The skin is roasted to a glass-like crispness, with the fat beneath melting into tender, juicy meat. A dish that delivers a powerful visual and culinary impact, perfect for banquets.

TWD8,800 ≈ ¥43,860

Hong Kong Style Roasted Duck

明爐港式燒鴨

Cantonese style roast duck / plum sauce

Authentic Hong Kong-style roasted duck, with a reddish hue, tender and juicy meat. Served with a sweet and sour plum sauce to cut through the richness and enhance the duck's natural sweetness.

TWD680 ≈ ¥3,389

Logan wood smoked chicken thigh with saffron

龍眼木燻香紅花油雞腿

Logan wood smoked chicken thigh, saffron

Chicken thigh smoked with Logan wood, imparting a unique smoky aroma. The chicken is tender and moist, with saffron added for fragrance and color.

TWD780 ≈ ¥3,888

Crispy black-haired pork belly

脆皮黑毛豬燒肉

Roast pork belly [Signature]

Crispy roasted pork belly made from premium black-haired pork belly. The skin is golden and crispy, with alternating layers of fat and lean meat, offering distinct textures and a savory flavor.

TWD1,280 ≈ ¥6,380

Roasted meat platter

燒臘拼盤

Barbecue platter You can have the following selections: Cantonese style roast duck [Signature] Roast pork belly Crispy barbecue pork neck, orange [Signature] Logan wood smoked chicken thigh, saffron

A platter featuring a selection of classic roasted meats. Choose between double or triple combinations based on your preference. Options include roasted duck, crispy roasted pork belly, Matsusaka pork char siu, and smoked chicken thigh, satisfying multiple flavor desires at once.

TWD1,280~ ≈ ¥6,380

Sweet Temptations

SWEET TEMPTATIONS [Signature] AVAILABLE DURING LUNCH AND DINNER

Flaky egg tarts (3 pieces)

鬆化酥皮蛋塔 (3粒)

Creamy egg tarts / 3 pieces 270

Classic Hong Kong-style egg tarts with flaky, layered crusts and a rich, smooth, melt-in-your-mouth egg custard.

TWD270 ≈ ¥1,346

Sesame paste filled glutinous rice balls (3 pieces)

芝麻流沙煎堆仔 (3粒)

Deep fried glutinous rice dumplings / With peanut and sesame / 3 pieces

Fried glutinous rice balls coated with sesame seeds, with a chewy texture. The filling is a smooth custard (salted egg yolk or peanut-sesame filling) that slowly flows out when bitten, releasing a rich aroma.

TWD250 ≈ ¥1,246

Purple Yan mushroom buns (3 pieces)

紫艷菇菇包 (3粒)

Custard bun with egg yolk / 3 pieces [Signature]

Cute steamed buns shaped like mushrooms. The filling is a rich, flowing salted egg yolk custard. The skin is soft and fluffy, offering both visual and gustatory delight.

TWD270 ≈ ¥1,346

Xinjiang red date steamed cake (3 pieces)

新疆棗皇糕 (3個)

Steamed sticky rice cake, red date, coconut cream / 3 pieces

Steamed cake made with Xinjiang red dates, with a soft, chewy texture. The natural sweetness of the red dates is rich, combined with coconut cream for a traditional and healthy flavor.

TWD270 ≈ ¥1,346

Crispy pumpkin with golden filling (3 pieces)

南瓜金鑲脆果 (3個)

Deep fried crispy pumpkin / 3 pieces [Vegetarian]

Appealingly shaped pumpkin-flavored fried dim sum. Crispy on the outside, with a sweet and soft filling, carrying a delicate pumpkin aroma.

TWD250 ≈ ¥1,246

Dajia taro paste and sesame pan-fried soft cake (3 pieces)

大甲芋泥芝麻煎軟餅 (3個)

Pan-fried sweet Dajia taro cake, sesame / 3 pieces

Made with premium Dajia taro paste, wrapped in a soft and chewy cake skin, and pan-fried until golden brown on both sides. Rich taro aroma and a smooth texture.

TWD280 ≈ ¥1,396

Blueberry almond tofu (per person)

藍莓杏仁豆腐 (每位)

Almond tofu with blueberry / per person

Smooth and white almond tofu with a delicate almond fragrance. Served with a sweet and sour blueberry sauce, it's refreshing and palate-cleansing.

TWD250 ≈ ¥1,246

Mango Pomelo Sago (per person)

香芒楊枝金露 (每位)

Creamy mango with sago pearls, pomelo / per person [Vegetarian]

A classic Hong Kong dessert soup with a mango base, mixed with sago pearls and pomelo pulp. The texture is thick and smooth, with a perfect balance of mango sweetness and pomelo tartness.

TWD280 ≈ ¥1,396

Ruby guava sweet soup with sago, pomelo / per person

紅寶石番石榴金露 (每位)

Ruby guava sweet soup with sago, pomelo / per person [Vegetarian]

Sweet soup made from Roselle flowers, with an appealing color. It has a unique, rich floral aroma, paired with sago and pomelo for a fresh and distinctive flavor.

TWD280 ≈ ¥1,396

Tai Chi almond and sesame sweet soup (per person)

太極杏仁芝麻露 (每位)

Taichi sweet soup - black sesame, almond sweet soup / per person

A dual-colored sweet soup combining black sesame paste and almond tea, presented in a Tai Chi pattern. Enjoy the rich aroma of sesame and the delicate fragrance of almond simultaneously, with a smooth texture.

TWD280 ≈ ¥1,396

Freshly ground almond and egg white soup (per person)

生磨蛋白杏仁茶 (每位)

Egg white almond soup / per person

Hot tea made from freshly ground almonds, with egg white added for smoothness and nutrition. Warm, nourishing, and with a pure aroma.

TWD260 ≈ ¥1,296

Assorted fresh fruit platter (per person)

環球水果盤 (每位)

Fresh fruit platter / per person [Vegetarian]

A selection of sliced seasonal fresh fruits, crisp and refreshing, suitable as a palate cleanser after a meal.

TWD150 ≈ ¥748

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