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Tsuki Yo Iwa

Taipei CityZhongshan DistrictKaiseki restaurant

4.6/ 5
649

A Japanese kaiseki restaurant centered on live crab, with private rooms throughout, seasonal menus, and table-side service.

At a Glance

Reservation requiredWiFiKid seatsCash onlyEasy parking
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Signature Dishes

  • Tsuki Yo Iwa Live Crab Kaiseki Course

    The NT$6,800 course centers on live crab, with refined plating and layered flavors from the first course through the main course.

  • Live King Crab Kaiseki

    In one course experience, king crab was preferred over snow crab.

  • Live Snow Crab Shell Roast

    It appeared on a live snow crab kaiseki menu alongside charcoal-grilled and poached preparations.

  • Snow Crab Truffle Rice

    Snow crab and black truffle clay-pot rice, served with salmon roe and pickles.

At a Glance

Value verdict
The price is high and is better suited to special occasions.
Reservation
Reservations are required.

What you should know

Best for

  • Birthday celebrations and business banquets

Hidden costs

  • A NT$1,000 corkage fee was once charged for bringing your own alcohol

What you should know

  • The private setting feels discreet, but soundproofing may not be ideal.
  • There has been a record of reservations requiring at least two people.
  • There is an accessible restroom, but no accessible seating or parking.