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阿鑫

Taipei CitySongshan DistrictJapanese restaurant

4.4/ 5
266

A no-menu, kappo-style small-plate experience that is difficult to book.

At a Glance

Reservation required
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Signature Dishes

  • Pufferfish Shirako

    Sweet and rich, with an almost buttery, smooth and silky texture; it can also melt in the mouth without a fishy smell.

  • Fried Fruit Corn Tempura

    Sweet and fragrant fruit corn with a crisp batter; it can taste good, though it may not differ much from fruit-corn tempura elsewhere.

  • Horsehead Fish

    Binchotan grilling makes the lifted scales crisp while the flesh stays tender and juicy, with a subtle charcoal aroma.

  • Clay-pot Rice

    The menu changes with the seasons, portions can be chosen, and versions with peppered small fish and bamboo shoots have appeared.

  • Mochi with Mullet Roe

    Grilled mochi paired with salty mullet roe, balancing soft chewiness with savory saltiness; it can also be served with nori.

At a Glance

Value verdict
A high-priced no-menu set menu, best for an occasional splurge
Reservation
Booking is difficult; seats have at times been scheduled six months to a year out.

What you should know

Best for

  • For trying no-menu kappo

Avoid if

  • If you won't accept a roughly NT$5,000 set menu per person

Hidden costs

  • A NT$1,000 corkage fee has been recorded for bringing your own alcohol

What you should know

  • All seats are at the chef's counter; there are no private rooms.
  • The clay-pot rice portion can be chosen; a special-large portion has been available.
  • Parking is hard to find; paid parking lots and paid roadside spaces are available.