Little Tree Food (Da'an Road)

Review

Little Tree Food's Da'an Road restaurant is at No. 17, Lane 116, Section 1 of Da'an Road, not far from MRT Zhongxiao Dunhua or Daan Station, and easy to spot with its mint-green front and white brick walls. The MICHELIN Guide lists it as a Bib Gourmand, and Supertaste's 2025 roundup of Da'an Bib Gourmands includes it; the brand has since opened other branches such as Dunnan, but diners widely recommend starting at this original. Its message is to eat vegetarian at least two days a week, and the menu includes lacto-ovo and five-pungent options.

MICHELIN says the chef combines American cooking techniques with Asian flavours and recommends the chilli-oil century egg and tofu dumplings, Korean-style fried 'chicken' made with cauliflower, and a colourful Thai basil Buddha bowl; solo diners can order a set that samples several dishes. A TVBS roundup puts mains at roughly NT$180 to NT$420. Diners also often order pasta, truffle tater tots and seasonal sourdough pizza, and the desserts have plenty of fans.

Praise centres on attractive plating and layered flavours that satisfy even non-vegetarians, plus staff who speak fluent English, making it a good pick for overseas or vegetarian friends. Criticism mentions high prices with a 10 percent service charge, Buddha bowls whose toppings sit on the surface over a lot of rice with little protein, and occasional pressure to order quickly near closing or less than ideal seating.

According to MICHELIN and online listings, it opens daily from noon to 9 p.m. with no fixed closing day, though it is worth confirming before you go. Meal times are often full, so diners recommend booking online, and some mention a minimum spend. Cards are accepted, takeaway customers are encouraged to bring containers and bags, and the restaurant works long term with natural-farming smallholders and avoids disposable tableware. Parking nearby is limited, so the MRT is easier.

Good for vegetarians, office workers wanting something light and healthy, or anyone introducing overseas friends to creative Taiwanese plant-based food. On a first visit, two or three people can share the century egg tofu dumplings and fried cauliflower as starters, then each order a Buddha bowl or pasta; solo diners can choose the single set. If you avoid the five pungent vegetables, say so when ordering.