For me, it should be the Wu Liushou style. I was so hungry after watching the game that I forgot to take pictures. The meals were all quite delicious, and the place felt very attentive. There were plenty of main dish choices, and a good selection of drinks as well. It's suitable for both family dinners and friends' gatherings over drinks. The ambiance gives off a sense of having been open for several years, with a lot of character, and the decor is very Japanese in style. Overall, I highly recommend it.
Location: Toucheng Township, Yilan County
For dinner, we chose a nearby izakaya that's very close to home. An izakaya with no time limit is really great. We could eat and chat without feeling rushed, even though the food wasn't served very quickly. The absence of a dining time limit made it totally fine. 😌
🌟 Grilled Matsusaka Pork with Salt
The charcoal grilled aroma is very rich, and the texture has layers.
🌟 Spicy Pepper Pork Roll
This was the MVP of our order. The spicy pepper doesn’t overpower the pork’s flavor; instead, it enhances the deliciousness of the pork, adding depth to the texture of the roll. It was very tasty. 😋
🌟 Three-Star Scallion Pork Roll
This dish didn't live up to expectations. Although the scallions were fragrant, they made the pork a bit dry. I wouldn’t recommend it too much.
🌟 Crispy Pork Intestines
Charcoal-grilled intestines are always highly anticipated. However, this place’s intestines had quite a bit of the harder edges, which weren’t specially prepared. As a result, the edges were very tough when grilled, and I found that a bit off-putting.
🌟 Signature Grilled Meat Rice Bowl
When it arrived, there was a nice soft-boiled egg in the middle, which added a smooth texture to the entire dish. However, the seasoning of the rice was a bit bland, which I didn't particularly enjoy.
Overall, it seems like a place to visit when you don't know what else to eat. Some dishes were okay, while others weren’t my favorite. But having no time limit for dining is truly nice. 😌
The newly opened Du Ling Feng Skewers restaurant in Pingtung offers a rich variety of ingredients, ranging from seafood to meat and vegetables. Almost every type of ingredient has its own unique sauce, which is one of their standout features.
The taste of the sauces is very unique, leaning towards sweet with a rich mouthfeel, which enhances the flavors of the different ingredients. Each skewer showcases the clever fusion of the sauce and the ingredients, making it hard to resist having one skewer after another. Particularly for barbecue enthusiasts who enjoy a slightly sweet flavor, the sauces here are undoubtedly a highlight.
Grilled squid is definitely a must-order dish. The tender squid becomes crispy on the outside and soft on the inside after grilling, paired with the special sauce, the flavor is excellent, making every bite irresistible. Next up are the grilled mochi and grilled rice dumplings, which are common in barbecue restaurants yet always stand out. These two desserts are also items that should be ordered. The grilled mochi has a slightly charred outer layer while the inside retains the chewy texture of glutinous rice, sweet yet not overly so; the grilled rice dumplings have a traditional flavor, with a fragrant outer skin encasing a soft and glutinous filling, paired with the sauce, every bite leaves a lasting impression.
Every dish brings great surprises. From the diverse selection of ingredients to the uniquely characteristic sauces, and the irresistible desserts, each item reflects the care the restaurant puts into details. Whether you're dining out with friends or having a family gathering, this place is a great choice. If you enjoy barbecue, this restaurant is definitely worth a try!
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As soon as you walk into the store, there's a lovely scent of wood! The atmosphere inside is nice – the drink menu is available, and there are also items you can take from the refrigerated display. Overall, the seasoning isn't too salty. The pork rolls with peeled chili peppers are delicious 😋 and the bamboo shoots are very fresh and sweet. The items recommended on the menu are definitely worth trying! There aren't many seats in the store, but there's no time limit on dining, so it's really great to have joyful meals and conversations.
A Japanese-style yakitori place that only operates for 3 hours is located on a small road near Donghua University. The same building hosts a café that is open until 18:30 during the day, while the yakitori shop starts serving at 18:30, discreetly in a corner. The day and night operations do not interfere with each other, which is quite interesting.
The main dish is yakitori, with a wide variety of cuts to choose from. The owner's skills are impressive, as they manage all the meals themselves, ensuring quick service and good control of the grilling. We were a group of four dining together, and aside from a few rare cuts that were not available that day, we managed to try a lot of the menu. The most outstanding item was the chicken liver, cooked to medium, tender and juicy—amazing! The chicken knee cartilage, chicken thigh Achilles, chicken gizzards, and chicken gizzard edges were also quite good, though nothing else was particularly surprising. Unfortunately, we missed out on the chicken thigh filet, chicken thigh oyster meat, chicken diaphragm, and chicken heart, leaving us with some regrets for our next visit.
This time, I visited "Torikizoku" in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and I recently noticed a new branch opened in Taiwan as well. On that Sunday evening, it was almost full. We used a tablet for ordering, and as is customary in Japan, we started by ordering drinks. Here's what we ordered, each dish priced at 370 yen:
The total came to 4,810 yen.
Many skewers were over-grilled, and eating too much chicken became a bit overwhelming. The flavor was quite ordinary, though the cabbage helped cut through the richness a bit. The chicken skin and draft beer were pretty good; the grilled chicken back meat with the butter tasted fine even without dipping it in anything. It was worth trying once, but I wouldn't go out of my way to visit again.
🔅 Actual dining date: 2024/10/13
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The first time I ate at this place was in Osaka, and I remember thinking it was very delicious and cheap with my friends!! I've been thinking about it ever since, and this time coming to Japan I felt I must try it again (also I didn't want to line up at a new store in Taiwan, haha).
Even though the staff knew you were a foreigner, they didn't want to speak English, which my friends who have been to Tokyo in the past few months have mentioned, so I was already prepared for it. I believe as foreigners, we should respect the language of the host country, but it can feel a bit lacking in warmth, especially because the guy at the counter that day was a bit shocking.
Upon seating, you need to order drinks with the staff first, but due to language barriers, the lady who seated us allowed us to order by ourselves. Fortunately, ordering was done using a tablet, which was easy to understand at a glance.
I went overboard with ordering, only realizing afterward that everything was chicken skewers in various flavors. I actually forgot exactly what I ordered, so didn't note down each item.
Basically, the skewers are uniformly priced at ¥370, approximately $82 NT (at an exchange rate of 0.22). Except for the limited-time smaller ones, the soy and salt-grilled ones were quite large (roughly twice the size of Taiwanese skewers) and a serving comes with two skewers. The flavors were average and not particularly strong, but towards the end, it all felt the same. Honestly, by the end, I was a bit scared 😂 as it's all protein and quite filling. Luckily, I ordered a non-alcoholic blackcurrant soda, which was delicious! The free cabbage was a good palate cleanser, the pickled cucumbers were normal, and the chicken cartilage was quite tasty.
Overall, next time I come to Japan I probably won't eat here again, as I'd prefer a place with more variety, although the place had a very Japanese style with some semi-private seating which had a nice atmosphere.
Taipei Zhongshan District - An outstanding spot for Japanese skewers. Highly recommend the cod roe stir-fried squid and udon noodles, a perfect place for after-work gatherings with friends and family for skewers and drinks.
There were four of us in total, and we ordered many dishes, so I'll only write about the more memorable ones:
📍 Salmon Parent-Child Skewer 140 TWD
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
This dish is quite special, featuring deep-fried salmon with a heap of salmon roe on top.
📍 Grilled Salmon Rice Ball 65 TWD
🌕🌕🌕🌖🌑
Comes in two pieces, great value for money, a good choice to fill up your stomach.
📍 Wasabi Salmon Skewer 90 TWD
🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
A bit ordinary, with a strong wasabi sauce flavor.
📍 Matsusaka Pork 90 TWD
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Comes with kumquat on the side that you can squeeze. The Matsusaka pork is grilled juicy, but the portion is a bit small, haha.
📍 Cod Roe Stir-Fried Squid 180 TWD
🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Five-star recommendation, this dish is really delicious! The seasoning with cod roe and green onion salt is well done, and the portion is ample!
📍 Sake Clam Soup 150 TWD
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Fresh and large clams are used, but the sake aroma is quite subtle, and the flavor is on the lighter side.
📍 Cod Roe Udon 290 TWD
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Five-star recommendation, with rich cod roe sauce and plenty of fish roe on top. Mixing them all together is very satisfying!
▶️ Environment
🔹 The dine-in space is quite large, with two floors
🔹 Decorated in a very Japanese style
🔹 No drinking water provided
🔹 Storage bags are provided
▶️ Friendly Reminder
🔹 It is recommended to call for a reservation in advance
🔹 There are first-floor and second-floor areas, and the staff will arrange seating for you
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 The quality of the food is very good, the skewers are delicious, but the overall prices are slightly high. Sharing a few dishes with friends typically costs each person over 500 TWD! The dining environment is comfortable without feeling crowded or having an overwhelming barbecue smell, making it a great spot for gatherings and dates!
Overall Review: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Dickson's Fooday Mouthpiece Review #247
This time I'm introducing a skewers izakaya that I stumbled upon while passing through Nanjing Fuxing Alley.
There are quite a few branches of Charcoal Jiro, and since I was passing by, I decided to go in and give it a try.
The establishment has a very traditional Japanese izakaya and skewers izakaya vibe.
Most of the food is centered around skewers, but there are also some basic Japanese dishes to choose from.
The variety of skewers is extensive, including choices of chicken, pork, and beef.
So since I came here, of course, I had to order skewers as the main dish!
Additionally, how can one visit an izakaya without trying a drink?
They also offer some unique drink options here.
For instance, I ordered a drink that came with a popsicle placed inside it.
I can only say it's quite special!
I think the skewers and food at this place are quite good.
In terms of skewers, the cooking is done really well, and the other Japanese dishes are above average.
So if you're in the mood for skewers or Japanese cuisine, you can choose the nearby Charcoal Jiro izakaya to give it a try!
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Drink: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
⭐️ Food
I ordered a few skewers that day, such as beef and chicken skewers.
The skewers were quite flavorful, which made them very enjoyable to eat!
The cooking of the skewers was on point, not too burnt or overcooked.
Additionally, I ordered a combination of raw beef that day.
The beef was paired with egg yolk and seasoning, and it was quite fragrant~~
However, similarly, the seasoning here might be on the heavier side.
So for those who can't handle too much seasoning, it might be good to remind the staff in advance!
In terms of the flavor and texture of the food, I think it’s quite good for a skewers izakaya.
It’s a great spot for after-work drinks and chatting over some skewers with friends.
⭐️ Drinks
I ordered a beer with a popsicle as a quirky combination.
Overall, because of the added sweet popsicle, the drink turned out to be quite sweet in the end 🤪🤪🤪
I can say that this drink is more about its uniqueness than its taste; it’s quite novel!
⭐️ Atmosphere
The interior and exterior of the establishment have a very authentic Japanese izakaya feel.
Just by pushing the door open from outside, it feels like stepping into a genuine Japanese izakaya.
The decor and layout are also quite traditional Japanese style.
Although the dining space isn't very large, the arrangement is decent.
The tables aren’t too close to each other, so you don’t have to worry too much about being disturbed by other customers.
Overall, the dining environment is quite nice!
⭐️ Service
On that day, I didn’t notice anything particularly special regarding service; it was just the basic food ordering and serving.
However, since this place allows online reservations,
if you plan to dine here, it’s a good idea to book a table in advance to ensure they hold a spot for you!
⭐️ Pricing
The prices for the dishes, especially the skewers, are standard for a Japanese izakaya in Taipei.
They aren’t particularly expensive or cheap.
However, since the food is quite quality and tasty,
I think the prices are reasonable.
⭐️ In summary
I believe that in terms of the quality of skewers izakayas in Taipei,
this establishment is above average overall,
from the deliciousness of the food to the cooking methods for the skewers.
With the inviting atmosphere for dining,
this is definitely a place worth returning to!
Here is the translated text in English:
"Seeing something new and quite close, I decided to join the trend and give it a try. It's on the 5th floor, to the right side of the escalator 🫱; you can also take the elevator, and it’s just to the right of the elevator exit 👉. There are a lot of people coming to taste it even on weekdays. On the day I visited, it only took about half an hour for number 10 to come up, and if your waiting number exceeds 20, you can wander around for an hour and then come back to check.
About the dishes:
Noble Roasted Chicken Leg, NT$100. The chicken is quite thick, and the original flavor of the chicken is not covered in other sauces, with three pieces per skewer, just right for a bite.
Sauce Grilled Beef Skewers, NT$100. The sauce has a nice flavor, and each piece of beef is quite generous, also just right for a bite.
Noble Chicken Soup and Rice Mixture, NT$100. The chicken soup has a perfect flavor—not too bland or too strong—and there are quite a lot of ingredients. They don’t provide ice water, but this goes perfectly with the meat skewers."
