滿酌屋 mansyakuya
【Foodholic Nako @ Taipei】
"Mansyakuya" is a new izakaya that opened in 2025 near Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan Station. It’s located in a small alley, just a one-minute walk from exit R2 of the Zhongshan underground mall, and you can make reservations in advance (Instagram is also convenient for this).
Dinner service is divided into three slots: 17:30, 19:30, and 21:30, with each dining period lasting two hours. I made a reservation for Sunday night at 17:30, and shortly after entering, the place was nearly full. I recommend that anyone planning to dine here make a reservation in advance.
To conclude: Mansyakuya is my favorite izakaya I’ve visited recently. The decor is cute, with a Japanese atmosphere, and the food is delicious—almost without exception. The staff is also friendly and kind (there is a 10% service charge).
The dishes I highly recommend and loved the most:
- Prosciutto and Cheese Zucchini: There are six pieces, perfectly grilled. Each piece has a fragrant char and is juicy, with no burnt or bitter taste. Topped with pepper salt and cheese, paired with prosciutto, it’s an unexpected but great combination.
- Squid Sausage Skewers: I added these after seeing someone else order them, and I’m glad I did! The squid has a strong presence, is chewy, and has a fresh taste—overall, very tasty, though there could’ve been more pieces.
- Chicken Thigh and Green Onion Skewers: Another skewered dish with excellent grilling. The chicken thigh is perfectly cooked and tender, super soft! Eating it with green onion is great, and squeezing some lemon juice on it makes it even better.
- Stinky Tofu Dumplings: This is the restaurant's signature dish. It’s essentially crispy pan-fried dumplings filled with stinky tofu. It’s unique, and the crispy outer skin is just perfect. Dipped in vinegar and chili oil, my only complaint is that there aren't enough (only five pieces per order).
- Perilla Leaf and Eel Spring Rolls: This isn’t just a creative dish; it’s genuinely delicious. The eel is fresh and sweet without any fishy taste. The spring rolls are crispy, and dipping them in a bit of wasabi is an excellent match. Now I want another roll!
All the other dishes were very tasty too! Once again, nearly without disappointment!
If you want to eat your fill, I recommend ordering the Mapo Don for one person. The Mapo Tofu has a Sichuan pepper flavor. Although it’s listed for one person, if you’ve already ordered several dishes, I suggest not ordering this one for yourself, or you might overeat, as the portions are actually quite generous!