Da One Gone Lamb

Review

Da One Gone Lamb sits in an alley off Siwei Road in Banqiao, about a five-to-seven-minute walk from Xinpu Minsheng MRT station. It has been running for more than ten years; in 2023 it briefly closed when its lease ended, then reopened in a lane near the old spot with a roomier, brighter dining room. Listed as a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand two years running since 2025, it is one of the names locals bring up for dinner or a late bite in Banqiao.

The star is the angelica lamb soup. The broth simmers all day with angelica, lovage root and big bones, giving a gentle herbal aroma that never turns harsh, and refills are free. The lamb comes from New Zealand or Australia, with cuts such as skin-on lamb, lamb bones, small ribs and knee; a bowl of bone soup holds about three large bones to gnaw on. The other must-order is the black-gold braised pork rice: mostly fatty pork, rich in collagen, with a dark sauce that stays surprisingly light.

Diners praise the soothing broth and generous refills, and many say the pork rice is what keeps them coming back; one outlet even joked that the rice is held back by the lamb soup. On the downside, some found the lamb tough or less impressive on a second visit, others thought the pork rice too salty, and those who dislike fatty pork may find it heavy.

Hours are roughly 4 pm to 10 pm, closed Sundays. The skin-on lamb soup is limited and often sells out soon after opening, so call ahead to reserve. Prices reported in 2026: skin-on lamb soup NT$180, lamb bone soup NT$175, small pork rice NT$35 and sesame oil vermicelli NT$45, so around NT$200 per person. The room is plain and clean, takeaway is common, and parking is hard, so the MRT is easiest.

It suits anyone wanting a warming winter tonic or a comforting bowl of soup in Banqiao, and braised pork rice fans should make the trip too. First-timers can order the bone soup or skin-on lamb soup with a bowl of black-gold pork rice and blanched greens; pairs can share different cuts, and remember to ask for a broth refill.