Zhen Zhu Fang Pearl River - Taipei Howard Plaza Hotel

Name: Zhen Zhu Fang Pearl River - Taipei Howard Plaza Hotel
Address: Taipei

珍珠坊 Pearl River - 台北福華大飯店

Chef's recommended dishes are marked with ★. ※ Limited to 10 items per order, 120 minutes dining time ※ All guests at the same table must choose the same plan. Take-out and packing services are not available. ※ Each person will receive a complimentary 100ml Häagen-Dazs ice cream cup after the meal (flavor depends on availability, for dine-in only, no take-out). ※ Please order only what you can finish. Wasting food will incur a charge of NT$200 per person for ingredients.

★ 3.9 (1,901) $$$Pricey

Zhen Zhu Fang Pearl River - Taipei Howard Plaza Hotel menu 1

Cold Appetizers

Appetizers

Marinated Jellyfish Head

妙製海蜇頭

★

Chilled jellyfish head, with a crisp and chewy texture, usually seasoned with vinegar, garlic, and sesame oil. A refreshing and appetizing classic cold dish.

Yuzu Lotus Root

柚香蓮藕

★

Sliced lotus root marinated in yuzu sauce, crisp texture, with the fresh, sweet, and sour flavor of yuzu, refreshing and palate-cleansing.

Sesame Dressing on Dragon Whiskers Vegetable

胡麻龍鬚菜

★

Blanched dragon whiskers vegetable is drizzled with a rich sesame dressing, perfectly combining the freshness of the vegetables with the aroma of sesame.

Roast Meats

BBQ

Crispy Roasted Pork Belly

脆皮燒肉

★

A classic Cantonese roast meat, pork belly is roasted until the skin is golden and crispy, and the meat is savory and tender with rich layers.

Roasted Duck from a Smoked Oven

明爐烤燒鴨

★

Traditional roasted duck, the skin is roasted to a reddish-brown crisp, the meat is juicy and flavorful, with a unique spice aroma.

Honey Glazed Char Siu

蜜汁烤叉燒

★

Pork strips are marinated in a special sauce and then grilled, coated with maltose or honey on the outside. The taste is a blend of sweet and savory, with tender meat.

Rose Oil Chicken

玫瑰油雞

★

Chicken cooked in rose wine and滷水 (lu shui - braising liquid), with smooth skin and tender meat, carrying a faint aroma of wine and the sweetness of the braising liquid.

Braised Beef Shank with Soy Sauce

潮滷牛腱

★

Beef shank seasoned with Chaoshan-style braising liquid, sliced thinly. The meat is chewy with tendon, and the braising liquid is rich in aroma.

Soup

Crab Meat and Corn Soup

蟹肉玉米羹

★

A thick soup base with sweet corn kernels and shredded crab meat, smooth in texture, suitable for all ages.

Scallop and Spinach Soup

翡翠瑤柱羹

A soup made with spinach puree (emerald) and dried scallop shreds (yao zhu), emerald green in color and full of fresh flavor.

Slow-Cooked Soup of the Day

明火煲例湯

★

Classic Cantonese slow-cooked soup, simmered for a long time with daily ingredients, resulting in a rich and nourishing broth.

Stir-fried Dishes

Hot Dishes

Lettuce Wraps with Minced Shrimp

生菜鮮蝦鬆

Chopped shrimp are stir-fried with crispy fried dough sticks and other ingredients, served wrapped in fresh lettuce, refreshing and crisp.

Poached White Shrimp

白灼鮮白蝦

Fresh white shrimp are quickly blanched in boiling water, preserving the shrimp's natural sweetness and elasticity. Usually served with a dipping sauce.

Clams and Loofah

蛤蜊絲瓜

★

Sweet clams are braised with tender loofah, and the soup blends the essence of seafood and vegetables, light and delicious.

Typhoon Shelter Soft Shell Crab

避風塘軟殼蟹

Soft shell crab deep-fried until crispy, stir-fried with a generous amount of fried garlic, chilies, and fermented black beans. Intense aroma and crispy, slightly spicy.

Steamed Fish Fillets

清蒸鮮魚件

★

Fresh fish fillets are steamed and topped with shredded scallions, ginger, and steamed fish soy sauce. The meat is delicate and tender.

Abalone Shreds with Leeks and Bean Sprouts

鮑絲韭黃銀芽

★

Abalone shreds, leeks, and bean sprouts are stir-fried over high heat, with a crisp texture and strong wok hei.

Basil Lamb

塔香羔羊肉

★

Lamb slices are stir-fried with basil, the aroma of basil removes the gamey smell of lamb, creating a unique flavor.

Beef with Oyster Sauce

蠔油牛肉

★

Tender beef slices are stir-fried in an oyster sauce-based sauce. The flavor is savory and sweet, with tender meat.

Three Cup Style Cuttlefish

三杯軟絲

★

Classic Taiwanese dish, cuttlefish is cooked with sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice wine (three cups), with basil added for aroma. Savory and pairs well with rice.

Spicy Chicken Bites

辣子跳跳雞

★

Deep-fried chicken pieces are stir-fried with a generous amount of dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a numbing and spicy aroma.

Prawns in Sweet and Sour Tomato Sauce

茄汁鮮大蝦

★

Large shrimp braised in a sweet and sour tomato sauce, with a rich red color, appetizingly sweet and sour, and tender shrimp meat.

Sweet and Sour Pork

蜜汁咕咾肉

A classic Cantonese dish, deep-fried pork pieces coated in a sweet and sour sauce, usually served with pineapple and bell peppers, crispy and sweet.

Stir-fried Lettuce with Garlic

蒜炒西生菜

Crisp lettuce is stir-fried with minced garlic over high heat, retaining the vegetable's moisture and crispness, with a garlicky aroma.

Braised Fish with Fermented Black Beans and Scallions

鼓黃蔥燒魚

★

Fish is deep-fried and then braised with scallions and black bean sauce. The fish is flavorful, with a rich savory taste.

Supreme Stir-fried Cantonese Style

粵式小炒皇

★

A classic Cantonese stir-fry, combining various ingredients such as chives, dried seafood, and shredded meat, stir-fried together. Rich in flavor and savory, pairs well with drinks.

Silver Fish with Amaranth

銀魚莧菜

★

Tender amaranth is braised with silver fish and thickened, smooth and delicious, light and nutritious.

Teriyaki Pork Jowl

照燒松板豬

Prized pork jowl (pork neck) is crispy and tender, grilled with Japanese teriyaki sauce, with a balanced sweet and savory taste.

Black Pepper Chicken Fillet Strips

黑椒雞柳條

Chicken strips are stir-fried with black pepper sauce, the chicken is tender and smooth, with a rich black pepper aroma.

Braised Sea Cucumber, Scallops, and Tofu

干貝烏參豆腐煲

★

A braised dish combining sea cucumber, scallops, and tofu. The sea cucumber is chewy, the tofu is tender, and the sauce is savory and rich.

Main Courses

Rice & Noodles

Abalone and Chicken Congee

鮑魚滑雞粥

★

Cantonese congee, rice grains are cooked until smooth, with slices of abalone and tender chicken, the freshness blends into the congee base.

Guangzhou Style Fried Rice

廣州香炒飯

Fried rice with distinct grains, mixed with char siu, shrimp, egg, and other ingredients. Full of wok hei and fragrant.

Stir-fried Beef Ho Fun

乾炒牛河粉

A classic Cantonese dish, wide rice noodles are stir-fried with beef slices, bean sprouts, and leeks over high heat, with a glossy appearance and chewy texture.

Guangzhou Mixed Noodles

廣州什錦麵

A noodle soup with various meats, seafood, and vegetables. The broth is sweet and fresh, with abundant toppings.

Braised Yee Fu Noodles in Red Sauce

乾燒伊府麵

★

Yee Fu noodles are deep-fried egg noodles, braised in broth until the liquid is absorbed, allowing the noodles to soak up the essence of the broth, with a soft and chewy texture.

Dim Sum

Steamed Chicken Feet with Black Bean Sauce

豉味鮮鳳爪

Chicken feet are deep-fried and then braised in black bean sauce, the skin separates easily from the bone, rich in collagen, and intensely flavored.

Steamed Pork Ribs with Black Bean Sauce

蒜豉蒸排骨

Pork ribs are cut into small pieces, mixed with minced garlic and fermented black beans, and steamed. The meat is tender and juicy, with a garlicky aroma.

Red Yeast Glutinous Rice Balls

紅麴珍珠丸

★

Meatballs coated with glutinous rice and steamed, colored and flavored with red yeast rice, with a soft and chewy texture.

Cilantro Beef Balls

香茜牛肉丸

Beef balls mixed with cilantro, with a springy and juicy texture, and a hint of aged tangerine peel aroma.

Seafood Soup Dumplings

海皇灌湯包

★

Thin-skinned, large soup dumplings with a rich seafood and savory broth filling, usually served in a soup bowl.

Abalone and Shrimp Siu Mai

鮑魚蝦燒賣

★

Pork and shrimp siu mai topped with small abalone, with a firm and fresh texture, and a luxurious appearance.

Truffle Siu Mai

松露魚翅餃

★

Steamed dumplings flavored with truffle, with a full filling, combining the aroma of mushrooms with the freshness of seafood.

Fu Haw Shrimp Dumplings

福華蝦皇餃

★

Classic Hong Kong dim sum, with crystal-clear wrappers encasing whole fresh shrimp, offering a crisp, sweet, and fresh texture.

Oyster Sauce Char Siu Bao

蠔皇叉燒包

Soft and white steamed bun with a savory and sweet oyster sauce char siu filling, best enjoyed hot.

Home-style Salty Dumplings

家鄉鹹水餃

Glutinous rice outer layer deep-fried to golden brown and slightly crispy, with a savory filling including pork and dried shrimp. Sweet outside and savory inside, with a soft and chewy texture.

Fried Spring Rolls with Shredded Vegetables

銀絲炸春捲

Spring roll wrappers filled with shredded vegetables and meat, deep-fried to be extremely crispy, with a fresh and hot filling.

Sesame Prawn Rolls

香麻百花筒

★

Deep-fried rolls coated with sesame seeds, usually filled with shrimp paste (baihua filling), crispy and delicious.

Turnip and Pork Pastry

蘿蔔鮮肉酥

Flaky pastry filled with shredded turnip and minced pork, with a crispy texture and sweet, juicy turnip.

Loofah and Shrimp Cheung Fun

絲瓜蝦腸粉

★

Smooth rice noodle rolls filled with loofah and fresh shrimp, refreshing texture, served with soy sauce.

Honey Glazed Char Siu Cheung Fun

蜜汁叉燒腸

Cheung fun (rice noodle rolls) filled with chopped honey-glazed char siu, a blend of sweet and savory, with a smooth texture.

Preserved Meat Turnip Cake

臘味蘿蔔糕

Turnip cake with preserved sausage and dried shrimp, pan-fried until golden brown, soft inside, and full of turnip aroma.

Creamy Pineapple Bun

奶油菠蘿包

★

A small pineapple bun with a crispy, sweet topping, filled with a slice of cold butter in the middle, creating a contrast of hot and cold.

Desserts

Red Bean Sesame Balls

紅豆芝麻球

Glutinous rice balls coated with sesame seeds and deep-fried, filled with smooth red bean paste, crispy outside and soft inside, sweet and not greasy.

Sesame Golden Sand Pastry

芝麻金沙酥

A crispy exterior encases a salted egg yolk lava filling mixed with sesame, offering a unique sweet and savory flavor.

Fried Water Chestnut Sticks

酥炸馬蹄條

★

Dessert made from water chestnut flour, deep-fried to be crispy outside and soft inside, with the crispness and sweetness of water chestnuts.

Rich Taro Paste Bun

濃醇芋泥包

★

Steamed buns filled with taro paste, with a dense and rich texture, a favorite for taro lovers.

Creamy Custard Buns