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掬・Kiku 日本料理

Taipei CityDa'an DistrictJapanese restaurant

4.7/ 5
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An elegant kappo-style seafood experience featuring seasonal ingredients and a variety of cooking techniques.

At a Glance

Reservation required
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Signature Dishes

  • Snow Crab Chilled Noodles

    The Snow Crab chilled noodles are refreshing yet substantial, with a sesame-soy milk sauce paired with chili oil; the noodles are springy and the crab meat fresh and sweet.

  • Squab Two Ways

    Squab two ways: the legs are marinated with garlic, coated in rice-cracker crumbs, and deep-fried; the breast is smoked and charcoal-grilled, then served with delicate snow salt.

  • Kamameshi

    There has been a firefly squid version with mullet roe and a pronounced crispy rice crust; the blackthroat seaperch version had a crisp, toasted aroma, but the rice was also somewhat soft on one visit.

  • Crispy-fried Tilefish

    The outer layer is coated with rice-cracker crumbs and deep-fried, giving it a crisp texture; sansho brings a lemony aroma, while the corn sauce makes the overall dish slightly salty.

  • Chawanmushi

    There are versions cooked with crab broth and featuring shrimp and the crunch of rice crackers, as well as versions paired with charcoal-seared abalone; the ingredient combinations vary.

At a Glance

Peak hours
Popular during dinner hours
Reservation
Reservations required

What you should know

Best for

  • Suitable for solo dining

Hidden costs

  • There has been a record of a NT$100 water charge

What you should know

  • The dining environment at the counter has at times been somewhat noisy, which may not suit those seeking complete quiet throughout the meal.
  • The menu changes each season, so regulars may encounter different dishes on each visit.