Best Date Night Bars in Taipei
Finding a bar in Taipei that's perfect for a date—good atmosphere, not too loud, and with a touch of class—sounds simple, but sifting through options can be time-consuming. This list is curated from over 700 Taipei bars and restaurants I've personally visited, featuring the best spots for a romantic evening, from high-rise skyline views to hidden gems in alleyways. Each comes with my visit notes and a map to help you quickly find tonight's ideal choice. 想找有夜景的, 預算高一點可以看高檔餐酒館, 偏好安靜的隱密小店.
Quick Picks
- 🥂 First date, safe choice → Fermented by曾House
- 🤫 Want quiet conversation → Park90
- 💰 Budget-friendly → Wineswee-威士威酒食
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YanShouJie Black Bottle (3rd Visit) — Taipei $$
Third visit to Black Bottle on Yanshou Street, Taipei. Met up with Ms. T for drinks at Brother Yan's place again. I brought a 1999 French fortified sweet wine to share, and Brother Yan opened a Burgundy red wine gifted to him by the winery owner in return. First time meeting Brother Yan, we wrapped up at 7 AM. Second time, 6 AM. After-party at the 'King of Songs' karaoke—thanks for the hospitality! This time, hoping to finish before 5 AM—the later, the better! XD Cheers~
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LeLiLu JiuQiu Yakitori -DaAnDian — Taipei $$
Old Hill Skewers - Daan Branch on Leli Road, Taipei. Jimmy suddenly asked me out for grilled skewers at night, so I headed over after work. We enjoyed quite tasty skewers while listening to Jimmy's funny stories about his tenants from Mexico, the US, and India. Time flew by—it was already 11 PM before we knew it. Thanks for the treat, Jimmy! Cheers~
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WeiShiWeiWinesWee-NanJingJianGuoDian — Taipei $$
尋秦記 電影版 近年來，已經很少會專程為了一部電影主動進影院， 但為了這部橫跨25年，堪稱穿越劇鼻祖的神作， 值得讓我在台上映沒幾天，就趕緊買票去看個情懷。 當眼見幾乎是25年前原班人馬，出現在大螢幕上， 真的會有種莫名的感動～～ 加上在大巨蛋的秀泰，還有4D影廳可順便體驗下。 天命最高! By Morgan…
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Taipei VINDEX Yacui - Fubei Store (Wine Shop) $$
After a morning meeting at the World Trade Center, I spent the afternoon wandering around. I've been to the VINDEX Xinyi branch before, but the Fubei branch just opened this July. It uses a card system for single glasses served by machine, and the wine list changes every couple of months—currently, it's a US wine theme. After visiting the rarely-seen National Center of Photography and Images Taipei (converted from the Osaka Shosen Kaisha Taipei Branch), my final stop for the day was Terruño No.1, a wine retail shop.
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Terruño No.1 Wine Retail Store $$
The last stop today was Terruño No.1, a wine retail shop. It's a cozy place focusing on wines that express their terroir, perfect for ending the day with a good glass.
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Taipei Far Eastern Shangri-La Hotel 6F - Li Bai Ju $$$
Merry Christmas! At 3 PM, I arrived at Li Bai Lounge. Christine from Washington Securities returned to Taiwan from Hong Kong for Christmas and invited me for a small gathering. We came here for a glass of red wine to warm up while updating each other on recent developments and various business needs. Thanks for the treat, Christine! Then, at 5 PM, my friend Zhengliang invited me to their office near the Taipei Arena to catch up.
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Songshan District Yu Le European Creative Cuisine (2nd Visit) $$
In the evening, Brother Zhenliang invited me to their office near the Taipei Arena to chat. Afterwards, we went to Yu Le European Creative Cuisine for a second visit to enjoy their dishes.
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Taipei Fish & Vegetable Izakaya $$
The final stop of the day was Yu Cai Izakaya. It was a Christmas day filled with good drinks, food, and company across different venues.
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Taipei Jiu Dou Yakiniku Breeze Nanshan Store $$$
My good friend Samuel flew from the US to Japan and then to Taiwan, and we met for lunch after not seeing each other for over half a year. I chose JODOU YAKINIKU at Taipei 101's Breeze Nan Shan because they have staff who grill the meat for you, so we could chat comfortably. With Japanese Wagyu and premium sake, we had great food, good company, and fine drinks all together. After the meal, I took Samuel and his wife Monica to a gallery at Taipei 101 to see Chen Wei's paintings. Cheers!
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Taipei Da'an Le Sentir Cigar Club (2nd Visit) $$$
Met up with my genius high school classmate CLKao, who's back from Silicon Valley for an early New Year celebration. We had a simple lunch near Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, then went to a nearby cafe to discuss his new startup, Recce. It's about quickly checking and ensuring data-driven smart systems when new data or logic changes.
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Taipei Da'an Le Sentir Cigar Club $$$
After dinner, my good friend Pat invited me to join him and his former subordinate Heng, who was visiting from Singapore with his wife. Heng now works in the investment team at Chow Tai Fook in Hong Kong, evaluating various projects and funds. It was a great opportunity to connect and hear about their work in the family office and investment sectors.
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Wine Cellar (Wine Cellar) — East District, Taipei $$$
Met up with Sam and Jeff in the evening at 酒窖子, a spot I haven't visited in a while. It turns out Jeff, who's 17 years older than me, shares the exact same birthday—both of us are born on the first day of Aries. What a coincidence! We hopped to a few more places afterward and ran into Tina again. For the final stop, thanks to Sam's friend, the incredibly generous Jian, for treating us. Cheers!
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Taipei Dingzhou Rd. Yan Zi Ai Hong Jiu $$
Visited a friend in Xinzhuang, strolled around Fu Jen University, then headed to Swallow Loves Red Wine on Dingzhou Road in Taipei. After 10 gatherings in 8 days in China and another 10 in 7 days back in Taiwan, today I met Xiao Cheng, whom I once mentored at Taipei 101. We chatted about algorithmic trading over cocktails at his new place in Xinzhuang—my first time there—when Gong called...
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Taipei Wine Visit Vin37 Wine Cellar $$
A day of wandering, learning, and experiencing around Taipei. A quote from a tarot reading stuck with me: 'The future determines the present, the present liberates the past!' For dinner, I just tried the NT$500 beef noodles—gotta save some money for drinks! The owner kindly treated me to an almond jelly after the meal.
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Taipei East District Some Fun Bar $$
Second stop of the night, came to a bar in the East District. Taiwan is so small – while four of us including T were drinking, Brother Leon coincidentally ran into his old friend of decades, Brother Liang, owner of the famous spicy hot pot place 'Qiaotou' in Taipei. Brother Liang's wife is also one of the owners of this bar, so we were treated to many more shots. Thanks to Brother Terry, whose birthday it is today, for the treat.
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ATT 4 Fun 7F Ai Nightclub — Taipei $$$
This afternoon, Sam and I visited a local big shot, Chairman Xie, in Yuanlin, Changhua, and introduced K from the north. Then we drove back to Taipei. After an hour-long video call with an overseas friend and some coding, my last stop was AI Club. Pat's former investment banking colleague Claire wanted to learn about art auctions and collecting paintings, so I introduced...
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Taipei Zhongshan District BeApe French Restaurant $$$
Met up with my good friend Sam for lunch in Taipei's Zhongshan District. I remembered KC mentioning this French restaurant, BeApe, where the chef previously worked at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The renovated old house interior was a pleasant surprise upon entering. For the main course, I had the grilled beef bone marrow with amber sauce filet mignon, while Sam ordered the finger-licking fried quail.
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enowine food & wine — Da'an, Taipei $$$
Joey returned from Shanghai and asked me to pick a spot for dinner. It's been months since we last met at Louwailou by West Lake in Hangzhou. We ordered an Italian white wine with jasmine notes and a red from Saint-Emilion on Bordeaux's Right Bank. Not satisfied, we added a glass of Napa Valley red. We paired them with a luxurious seafood platter, Italian ravioli, and a charcuterie board—the bill came to exactly 10,000 TWD as we caught up on various topics.
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Cafe Society Grape Bar — Zhongshan, Taipei $$$
In the evening, I met Julie for the first time, who came all the way from Taoyuan to have a drink with me. I chose this wine bar owned by a Hong Kong lady. Julie just returned from the US, where she was a GM for a buffet chain in Texas. After a great chat, she invited me to sing at Cashbox Linsen branch nearby.
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Taipei Da'an Orange Shabu Shabu House $$$
A crazy busy Monday. During the day: two online meetings, two phone calls, and survey data. In the evening, I finally made it to Mugen Shabu Shabu, a place I've wanted to book for ten years but could never get a reservation. James, the Chief Innovation Officer of Digitimes, introduced me to the lovely Emily from his team. After that, I headed to the wine shop on Da'an Road to have drinks with a friend who's involved in large-scale land development in New Taipei and recently wants to invest in a private club in Taichung, seeking my advice.
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Taipei Da'an District Le vin CAFE $$
A crazy busy Monday. In the evening, went to Orange Shabu Shabu, a place I've wanted to book for ten years but could never get a reservation. James, the Chief Innovation Officer of a digital media company, wanted me to meet Emily, so we got acquainted here. Afterwards, headed to a wine shop on Da'an Road.
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BaganHood Vegetarian Bistro $$
In the afternoon, T, whom I hadn't seen in a while, came to meet me. We went to a veggie bistro and then a natural wine + sake place. After she finished her evening tutoring, she came back to continue our chat. So we added a late-night bar session – cheers to a long day of catching up!
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Songshan Eslite - Eslite Wine Cellar $$
I started my day by visiting the Railway Museum branch on Civic Boulevard, then headed to the nearby Eslite Songyan for a bite. After the meal, I enjoyed a glass of champagne at the Eslite Wine Cellar.
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Taipei William Wine Cellar - Minsheng Store $$
Two gatherings in one day, drinking with several startup CEOs. Thanks to Jenny from FineDayClub for hosting the first part! And thanks to Andrew for the second part! Cheers! :) By Morgan @2023.9.4 evening #WilliamWineCellar #MadisonTaipei
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Wine Cellar (Wine Cellar) — East District, Taipei $$$
Evening crash into a gathering of alumni from Chiayi Concordia Middle School. Among them were Josepe from Oasis, Nancy from FUNWOO, Yawen, a senior executive at PCHome, and Seymour, a senior in the military parts business. Being sandwiched between four Leos was quite amusing. We had three Burgundy Premier Cru wines, one special French bottled wine, and a German Riesling white. Life is short, sing over wine. :) Cheers! By Morgan @2023.8.15 evening
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VG The Seafood Bar — Da'an, Taipei $$$
Met up with the talented designer Coco at VG The Seafood Bar near her office. The seafood and steak were excellent, complemented nicely by an Argentine red wine after the initial white. Thanks to Coco for the treat and for arranging a Maserati ride home with a driver!
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Taipei Maple Tree Korean BBQ $$$
Had a remote meeting with AP Capital, introduced by senior Lman. They manage about $80M in digital assets and have long experience in the Korean crypto market. The evening was packed with three gatherings back-to-back with different groups of friends and colleagues.
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Taipei HANSUM Hookah Lounge (Temporarily Closed) ⚠️ 暫停營業 $$$
The night was packed with three different gatherings. The last stop was HANSUM Hookah Lounge, a popular spot for socializing and enjoying shisha after dinner and drinks with various groups of friends throughout the evening.
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Taipei Kanpai $$$
Attended a forum on virtual asset regulation co-organized by Taka and the Taiwan Blockchain Enthusiast Association. Taiwan is so small—I ran into Michael, whom I met while drinking last night, right as I entered the venue. We had to take a photo to commemorate the coincidence. As a VC, Michael also knows Outliers Venture.
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Bar clique $$
Attended a forum on virtual asset regulation co-organized by Taka and the Taiwan Blockchain Enthusiast Association. Taiwan is so small—I ran into Michael, whom I met while drinking last night, right as I entered the venue. We had to take a photo to commemorate the coincidence. As a VC, Michael also knows Outliers Venture.
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Taipei Hankou St. Last Order Bistro $$$
Had a meeting with SunSun at the DeFITs office yesterday afternoon. Taiwan is indeed small—SunSun, who worked at Appier and TutorABC, also knows Ben and Arthur, whom I've met before. He's even familiar with Sam, the current chairman of TutorABC, and William, the boss of Li Pu Electronics, is his elementary school classmate. Though our chat was brief, it was quite insightful.
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Taipei Zhongxiao E. Rd. Zhi Le — Nigiri Sushi Specialty Store $$$
Shiraku Sushi Specialty Store on Zhongxiao East Road, and Neihu Cigar Shengshi Hall. In the morning, I took Tiffany—back from Hong Kong for the New Year—to visit Andrew at Contibit in Shilin. Then at noon, I had lunch with Tiffany, Pat, and Sam so they could get to know each other. After the meal, we all had afternoon tea and chatted at Chun Shui Tang in Tianmu's Shin Kong Mitsukoshi. Later, back in the city, I took a short break to visit Jut Art Museum, where the current exhibition 'Perceptual Field' combines architecture and art. Last time I came...
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Cigar Shengshi Hall, Neihu, Taipei $$$
After showing Tiffany around Shilin and having lunch with friends, we enjoyed afternoon tea at Chun Shui Tang. Later, I visited the Jut Art Museum's 'Sensing Site' exhibition before ending the day at Cigar Shengshi Guan in Neihu for a relaxing cigar session.
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Taipei, Niao Zhu · Izakaya (Ate at Longjiang Rd. branch, not sure if this is the same relocated store) $$
Four meetings in one day. In the morning, I first went to Zomma, where Tianren joined us to discuss the relationship between options pricing and arbitrage. In the afternoon, at Wood Tone Art Cafe on Hangzhou South Road, I finally met Jeffrey, introduced by Andy. He had pitched Linked3 at the AVA Angel Investment Club in the morning (thanks to old friend Taka for the referral) and afterward met with me and Ethan from Asia Blockchain Group EVG, based in Taiwan. Je...
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Taipei Dunhua N. Rd. GBA J.B. Fresh Brewing Restaurant $$
Met up with two fellow NCKU alumni at GBA in Taipei. Cindy, who founded the Richwell financial group, and Naiwen, a Goldman Sachs veteran. We chatted from traditional finance all the way to DeFi.
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SuiYiNiaoDiFang101JingGuan Restaurant (2nd Visit) — Taipei $$$
Two days, five gatherings—just another typical schedule. I met with Mr. Zhu's third son and his wife Mina at the Regent Taipei for a meal. We discussed their family office's venture capital interests, which are now expanding into blockchain.
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Taipei Mandarin Oriental Hotel 6F Bencotto Italian Restaurant $$$$
I still remember when Bencotto first opened a few years ago—I couldn't get a reservation back then. Today, I managed to snag one of the last few tables for dinner. The four-course set menu costs around NT$2,000+ and offers decent value, featuring dishes like beef tartare, pappardelle, and wagyu. The ambiance and service were both great. The only letdown was the NT$4,000+ 2016 Italian red we ordered—it didn't quite feel worth the price, especially after checking Vivino and seeing it rated only 4.0...
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Wine Cafe — Taipei $$
I came up to Taipei yesterday and bought over NT$2,000 worth of books at Tenlong Bookstore before meeting an old university club friend, Wenzheng. We went to a mysterious bar near Daan Station with no sign - it's all word-of-mouth. Wenzheng, still a full-time investor after nearly ten years, and I opened a bottle of Chilean red with some ham and cheese. We talked about relationships, old friends, and our travels to places like Seoul.
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Zhong Mountain Zhan Galerie Bistro — Taipei $$$
Had lunch with General Manager Liang and Tony at Galerie Bistro near Zhongshan Station. Tony is still a manager at SinoPac in Hong Kong. The last time we met was over a year ago at my old place by the Hong Kong waterfront, drinking red wine and enjoying the night view. Time flies, and due to the pandemic, I haven't seen many Hong Kong friends for a long time. Tony is back in Taiwan for now to visit some overseas banking clients and will decide after the new year whether to return. We met at this bistro near Zhongshan Station for a meal and some red wine.
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Taipei Shuangcheng St. Tutto Bello Italian Restaurant $$$
台北 雙城街 Tutto Bello 義大利餐廳 is a hidden gem in an alley, operating for over 20 years, right next to the Hua Guo Hotel steakhouse I visited before. Rumor has it it might be awarded two Michelin stars this year. Our bill for two exceeded ten thousand NTD. It's usually packed on weekdays, but today was quiet due to rain and the post-holiday period. The Prime-grade beef was excellent, so we ended up opening two more bottles of Argentine red wine~ Cheers! By Morgan on the evening of Feb 22, 2018.
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Taipei Façön — Fa Xiong French Restaurant $$$$
Manager Liang just returned from his trip to the US yesterday, and today he asked Morgan out for a meal, so we came to this French restaurant, Façön, which was fully booked last time we tried to reserve. On this trip to the US, Manager Liang met a former Iranian finance minister, a self-made billionaire who now has over sixty investment companies. They hit it off immediately and had a great conversation. He and Manager Liang even planned to visit Manager Liang's company in China in the first quarter of next year to explore potential collaboration opportunities. Façön is also one of Taipei's well-known French restaurants. Although it hasn't been open for long, its cuisine...
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Taipei Patrick French Cuisine — L'Atelier de Patrick $$$$
L'Atelier de Patrick in Taipei is a French restaurant where I had dinner with Morgan tonight. We ordered a set menu including seafood soup with beef bone, lobster and foie gras terrine, black truffle with champagne mushroom and egg, grilled US prime ribeye, and desserts. Paired with a 2006 French red wine, the meal cost around ten thousand NTD for two. Honestly, the main course here is quite good, especially...
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Taipei Sheraton Hotel Anton's Hall French Cuisine $$$$
Tonight at Anton's Grill, the French restaurant in Sheraton Grand Taipei Hotel, I was introduced by Brother Jason to his good friend Brother Guo, who met with President Liang. Brother Guo is not only the GM of an IoT company but also the Secretary-General of Taiwan's IoT Alliance, often traveling across the strait. As a NCTU alumnus, he's currently pursuing dual PhDs back at his alma mater. He's a very interesting and talkative person! As for Anton's Grill, it's a famous restaurant in Taipei. My set menu included an amuse-bouche, abalone and scallop salad, pan-seared foie gras, beef consommé, Boston lobster, and Provençal-style...
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Taipei Grand Formosa Regent Hotel Robin's Steakhouse $$$$
Robin's Steak House at Grand Hyatt Taipei was the venue for my seventh gathering in five days. Tonight, I ordered the Wood-fired Grilled Ribeye Steak (NT$2,500+10%) paired with a Californian red wine, Robert Mondavi. What sets Grand Hyatt's steak apart is the inclusion of a lavish salad bar and dessert bar with ingredients sourced from around the world, all you can eat. But the steak itself is no slouch either—perfectly cooked with a subtle wood-fired aroma that enhances the flavor of the US beef. Finally, a sprinkle of...
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Taipei Toutouan Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine $$$$
Toutouan is a kaiseki restaurant from Tokyo, and this branch in a Dunhua South Road alley is its only overseas location. Beyond delicious food, Toutouan combines flower art, pottery, and tea ceremony—it's about culture and art. The entire meal feels like a visual and culinary feast, from raw dishes to grilled items, fish to seafood to beef to wagashi. The presentation and garnishes create a unique dining experience, starting with a light prelude, building intensity, and ending with a warm bowl of soup.
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Taipei Lawry's — The Prime Rib Restaurant $$$$
Had dinner at Lawry's The Prime Rib in Taipei. Mr. Liang returned from China on short notice to meet with George, the CEO of a Canadian asset management firm overseeing about $30 billion. With a free evening before his early flight back to China tomorrow, he invited Morgan (me) for dinner. I thought about it and we came here. Lawry's is a classic American steakhouse (since 1938) that has relocated and is now on Songren Road in Xinyi District. We ordered a 10oz prime rib and a bottle of Chilean Cali...
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Danny & Company — Taipei $$$$
My elder made a small profit from closing some short positions before the market closed, so he treated Morgan to dinner tonight. We came to this restaurant opened by the 'Steak Godfather' Deng Youkui in an alley on Siwei Road. Morgan had only tried his work at A-Cut at The Ambassador Hotel and No. Prime 168 at Victoria before, but this time we visited his own establishment. We ordered the evening set menu (NT$4200+10%) and added a bottle of Merlot from California's famous Shafer winery, which cost over three thousand.
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Hana Hua Premium Teppanyaki — Taipei $$$$
After binge-reading 18 volumes of the Korean manhwa 'Hot Blooded River' in the afternoon, I came here for dinner. This nearly 36-year-old establishment is one of Taipei's famous teppanyaki spots. The evening set menu costs around NT$2,000-3,000+ (excluding drinks). The surf and turf course is quite diverse, including appetizer, bread, salad, bacon-wrapped scallop roll, prawn, cod, sirloin steak, dessert, and drinks... The full set left me quite full! However, it's a hard-to-book place; for a last-minute weekend reservation, you have to wait until after 8 PM. @@
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Hana Bi Japanese Izakaya — Taipei $$$
A small shop hidden in an alley on Zhongshan North Road. The food is exquisite and the atmosphere is nice, but the prices aren't exactly cheap. Two people ordered some dishes plus two bottles of sake, totaling around over six thousand NT dollars.
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Taipei Ambassador Hotel A-Cut SteakHouse $$$$
A-Cut SteakHouse at The Ambassador Hotel Taipei serves a premium US Branda dry-aged ribeye steak (NT$6000+10%). Manager Liang happened to be back from China, so he treated Morgan to dinner while discussing some matters. They originally planned to go to Ruth's Chris Steak House but had to wait until 8:30 PM for a table, so they switched to A-Cut instead. The 40-day aged steak was truly delicious, but as usual, with two bottles of Australian red wine to warm up, it's hard to tell whether they got full or drunk first.
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Taipei Huaxi Street Tainan Danzai Noodles $$$$
Tainan Danzai Noodles on Huaxi Street in Taipei. Manager Liang, who rarely returns from China, took one look at me and said I was too thin, insisting on nourishing me. So last week, he first took me to Tian Cai Japanese Cuisine, and today he treated me to Tainan Danzai Noodles on Huaxi Street. With pumpkin foie gras soup, various seafood, and two bottles of Chilean red wine, I actually got a bit tipsy. Didn't gain weight but got drunk first @@
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Taipei Blue Note Taipei $$
In chronological order, I should have posted about Masa Sushi first, which I went to with Latte and Foye. But that article, including two verses of doggerel, the main content, and all the photos, vanished into thin air half an hour before my hard drive crashed last week. However, life is like that—you never know what will happen in the future, and anything is possible. I just have to face it calmly. But rewriting something I've already done feels really draining, so I'll write about something different for now.
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