Chuan Ya
Taipei CityXinyi DistrictSichuan restaurant
Sichuan cuisine is finely crafted, with distinct layers of sour, fragrant, numbing, and spicy flavors, best savored slowly.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Nine-Grid Cold Dish Platter
Each of the nine sections has its own flavor, moving from barbecue sauce and mala to yuxiang, roasted chili, and guaiwei; eating through them feels like opening a blind box.
Tea-Scented Squab
Crisp skin and tender, juicy meat, paired with fried crispy tea leaves that add a black-tea aroma.
Crab in Sour Soup with Crispy Rice
Brightly sour with a numbing edge and noticeable heat; the crispy rice soaks up the broth, adding more layers of texture.
Mapo Tofu Ice Cream
A rich tofu aroma with spiced oil and red crunchy toppings; salt and spice break through the sweetness, making for a memorable finish.
Lobster Seafood Roll
Yuxiang sauce pairs with fried seafood and brings a noticeable level of heat.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- The views and the dining experience should be considered together.
- Reservation
- Reservations required
What you should know
Best for
- Those who want to enjoy the views and food together
Avoid if
- Those expecting traditional, intensely numbing and spicy flavors and a filling meal
Hidden costs
- There was a past quote for a lunch set that included a 10% service charge.
What you should know
- There are private rooms; window seats have a direct view of Taipei 101.
- The space may make conversations echo more noticeably.
- Tea served before and after the meal has on occasion contained tea sediment, and there have also been instances of weak tea.