Jiu Shi Mutton

Review

Jiu Shi Mutton sits on Hehua Road in Gangshan, away from the tourist-friendly mutton street, yet it is one of the names that come up most when people talk about Gangshan goat meat. It began as a small stall in the Gangshan market; sources disagree on the founding year (1955 or 1956). Now in its third generation, it is still cooked only by family members. It has been on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list since 2022 and remains there in 2026.

The core of the menu is warm, fresh goat bought and butchered on site each day. Michelin notes that the broth starts with goat bones simmered for about three hours with the family's own herbal blend. The angelica hot pot and skin-on goat are popular, and the offal soup and goat with bitter melon get special mentions. Among the stir-fries, sacha-sauce goat is the favorite; an older report lists it at NT$110 small, NT$220 medium and NT$330 large. A small bowl of goat rice-noodle soup is NT$60, just right for a solo diner.

Reviewers most often praise the lack of gamey smell and the tender slices, with a gentle herbal aroma that does not overpower the meat; it pairs well with Gangshan chili bean paste. Quick service is another frequent compliment. Common complaints are noise and waits at peak times, and costs that add up as you order more dishes. Prices from older reports may also have changed.

Current listings show daily hours of 11:00 to 20:00, while older information says it stays open until 20:30, so check before you go. Michelin notes cash only and air conditioning. The restaurant has its own parking, so driving is easy. Winter dinners and weekends are the busiest; arriving outside main mealtimes makes it easier to get a table. Hot pots come in several sizes.

It suits travelers who want a full introduction to Gangshan goat meat, or families looking for a warming winter meal. Two or three people can order a small angelica hot pot plus sacha-sauce goat and a vegetable. Solo diners can get the goat rice-noodle soup with a small stir-fry. Bring enough cash.