Truefun Yakiniku (初樂燒肉) East District Da'an branch is at No. 42, Lane 190, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd, Da'an District, Taipei, about a 5-minute walk from Exit 14 of MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing. It is a mostly à-la-carte charcoal yakiniku restaurant using Prime-grade meat, with staff grilling at your table. A set for two costs NT$2,480; expect about NT$1,000–1,500 per person, with a 2-hour limit. Hours 11:00–16:00 and 17:00–23:30. Bookings: 0908-175-888. Google rating 4.8.
What kind of restaurant is Truefun Yakiniku Da'an?
Truefun Yakiniku (Instagram: @truefun_fun) is at No. 42, Lane 190, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd, Da'an District, Taipei, near MRT Zhongxiao Fuxing (about 5 minutes from Exit 14). According to a Walkerland review (April 2023), it uses Prime-grade meat and staff grill everything at the table, so you don't have to watch the fire. The room is long and narrow with counter seats and regular tables, plus a private room with KTV for 6–8 people.
What is on the Truefun Yakiniku menu and how much does it cost?
The menu has à-la-carte items and sets. Prices recorded in a PTT review (dined September 2023): thick-cut beef tongue NT$480, premium beef belly (salt and pepper) NT$380, sliced steak with black truffle sauce NT$360, 9+ Australian skirt NT$680, beef short rib (sauce) NT$200, pork jowl (salt and pepper) NT$200, Hiroshima oysters NT$180, Penghu squid NT$180, salt-grilled prawns NT$260, Chishang rice NT$40, Calpis NT$60. Walkerland lists the Truefun set for two at NT$2,480, including scallion-salt beef tongue, premium beef belly, salted short rib, pork jowl, the truffle steak and Penghu squid. Check the current menu in store.
What do reviews say about Truefun Yakiniku?
The Da'an branch has a 4.8 Google rating. Reviews on Walkerland, PTT and Dcard repeat three points: staff grill at the table with consistent results; the thick-cut beef tongue and truffle steak are the most recommended dishes; and prices are mid-range for East District yakiniku. iFoodie notes a minimum spend and a 2-hour time limit.
Truefun Yakiniku opening hours and booking
According to the PTT review and iFoodie's listing, hours are 11:00–16:00 and 17:00–23:30. Book by phone at 0908-175-888; announcements are on Instagram @truefun_fun. There is a 2-hour limit and a minimum spend, so call ahead for birthdays or the private room.
What occasions does Truefun Yakiniku suit?
With table-side grilling and mid-range prices, it suits meals with friends, birthdays and dates; the 6–8 person KTV room works for small private parties or team dinners. It is a good fit if you want yakiniku without grilling yourself.