Punch out 打卡下班

Item: Punch out 打卡下班
Rating: 4.5
Author: 阿波卡

台北市 • Bistro

5 days ago

Dinner14 ppl650

In a bistro located in the alleys of Taipei's East District, entering the door feels like stepping into a security guard's duty room, as one has to swipe a card to unlock the real entrance to the restaurant. This discreet way of entering gives a sense of clocking out from work and heading straight to drinks.

This bistro, PUNCH OUT, literally means "clock out," and inside, there's seating on the first floor as well as a large private room in the basement. The overall space is very spacious, and there are TVs mounted on the walls broadcasting sports events at all times, making it a perfect spot for friends to drink and watch various sports games.

The basement features an enormous private room with its own bathroom. It includes a large round table and KTV-style sofas, along with an 80-inch or larger TV screen that can play music, movies, and karaoke. The decor is minimal and stylish, making it ideal for company dinners or large group celebrations!

We dined in the basement private room this time and ordered quite a few dishes. Overall, the food was excellent, with both appetizers and main courses impressing us. We didn't encounter any disappointing dishes, and the ingredients were solid. From fries to seafood, every dish reflected the kitchen's diligent preparation. It wasn't like typical nightclubs where the atmosphere is great but the food is lackluster.

Here’s what we ordered:

Mexican salsa and corn chips - $200
Slow-cooked beef shank with garlic spice sauce - $360
Cuban-style pork shoulder sandwich - $320
Truffle mushroom roasted chicken risotto - $380
Fried chicken trilogy - $380

We also ordered a few red and white wines.

The overall dining experience lasted 3 hours. While it wasn’t short, everyone felt like there wasn’t enough time to chat and catch up, haha.

PUNCH OUT, overall, is a very chill place. Besides serving delicious food, the whole bistro has a great atmosphere. The large private room in the basement, with both KTV and round tables, is perfect for gatherings with friends or company dinner parties!

ꎺ Mexican salsa corn chips $200 A very nice appetizer The chips are a bit salty, but they are perfect for whetting the appetite.

ꎺ Cuban-style Pork Platter Sandwich $320 This sandwich is highly recommended by all of us! The bread of the sandwich is soft and fluffy, spread with butter and grilled over charcoal until golden brown, giving it a rich smoky flavor and buttery taste. The pork in the middle is also very tender and fragrant. It’s very easy to take a bite. The fried fries and lettuce on the side are also delicious.

Truffle Mushroom Roast Chicken Risotto $380 The rice has the softness that Taiwanese people prefer, not too hard. The truffle mushroom sauce is very flavorful. The chicken thigh is cooked to be very tender and fragrant with just the right amount of salt. The mozzarella cheese on top is a great addition.

Pangqu Ao Fried Chicken Trilogy $380 Fried chicken is the kind of chicken coated in batter. Eating it hot is very chewy and tender. The skin is fried to a perfect golden color. Personally, I think it's delicious even without the three dipping sauces provided by the store.

Red wine and white wine

PUNCH OUT Outside the entrance It looks super secretive.

Once you enter, you will go directly into a security guard's duty room. It's very dim, and it doesn't look like a restaurant at all. You need to place the time card next to you into the card machine to open the real restaurant door.