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The Ukai Taipei

Taipei CityXinyi DistrictAuthentic Japanese restaurant

4.3/ 5
1,348

A high-rise restaurant with refined dishes and smaller portions; the view depends on your seating angle.

At a Glance

Reservation requiredWiFiWheelchair access
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Signature Dishes

  • House-made dengaku abura-age tofu skin

    The tofu skin is made over four days, slowly grilled over charcoal tableside and brushed with miso; it has a smoky exterior, a soft center, and naturally integrated soybean and miso flavors.

  • Eggplant Daikon Wan

    The simmered eggplant absorbs the umami of shrimp broth and has a fine, smooth texture that can change how you see eggplant dishes.

  • Cutlassfish

    The fish pairs well with the chef's sauce and can be a highlight, but it may also leave little impression; the flavor experience varies.

  • Mango Lobster Salad

    The mango lobster salad uses fresh ingredients and is good overall.

  • Kamameshi

    The kamameshi arrives at the end of the meal and, together with dessert, brings a warm and satisfying finish.

At a Glance

Reservation
The restaurant information states that reservations are required.

What you should know

Best for

  • Birthdays, dates & anniversaries

Avoid if

  • Limited budget or big appetite

What you should know

  • The private-room angle may show one side of the mountain view; the view varies by seat.
  • The parking lot may fill up at peak times; parking validation is capped at three hours per car.
  • A sake pairing is selected by a sake specialist, with five different styles chosen for the dishes.