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CHAO

Taiwanese Stir-Fry, Vegan Dishes

Worth ordering: Kung pao

For plant-based choices, reviewers praise the kung pao dish and pineapple shrimp made with konjac.

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Top tips

  • Reserve ahead, especially for dinner, as reviewers often found the dining room full.
  • Good to know: The current menu lists both plant-based dishes and animal-based items; confirm ingredients and preparation for each order.
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  • Try the stinky tofu, a frequently praised house specialty; its distinctive aroma may not suit everyone.

People mention

Sweet and sour, stinky tofu and fried rice.

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Also oat milk tea, pineapple shrimp, string beans, beef noodle, chicken chunks and cod fillet.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for fast service, friendly service and generous portions.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, attentive service, beautiful interior and good value.

Good to know

  • Dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

CHAO serves Taiwanese and Chinese hot-stir-fry dishes, including plant-based kung pao chicken, stinky tofu, and pineapple shrimp made with konjac. Reviews describe a busy, lively dining room with quick QR-code ordering; the current menu also lists meat, seafood, egg, and other non-vegan dishes, so check that each selection is vegan when ordering.

Vegan menu

VEGAN
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CHAO · dine-in · 1 dish

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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No. 21號, Lane 52, Section 1, Da'an Rd, Guangwu Village, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106070

Opening hours

Monday
17:00–23:00
Tuesday
17:00–23:00
Wednesday
17:00–23:00
Thursday
17:00–23:00
Friday
17:00–23:00
Saturday
11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00

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Fully vegan

Everything on the menu is vegan.

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