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山海樓手工台菜餐廳

Dinner2 ppl$2948
1 day ago

Shan Hai Lou specializes in handcrafted exquisite Taiwanese cuisine, using fresh local ingredients to recreate the banquet-style dishes from the 1930s. It has won a Michelin star for six consecutive years and a Michelin Green Star for four years, making it the only restaurant in Taiwan to receive both awards.

Shan Hai Lou is located on Ren'ai Road in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei City. The nearest metro station is Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station, Exit 8, which is about an 8-minute walk away.

The restaurant's decor reflects the style of a 1930s banquet hall, with wooden windows made from repurposed antiques, adorned with famous paintings and antique tables and chairs, creating an understated yet elegant atmosphere.

Today, two people dined here. Upon entering, a staff member guided us to our seats, provided a tablet to view the menu, and we ordered verbally from the staff. After the meal, we settled the bill. Payment options include cash, credit card, and multiple payment methods; invoices can also be issued with a registered receipt, and there is a service fee.

We were seated on the first floor, which accommodates 2-4 people. For larger parties, seating is at the back of the first floor or at round tables on the second floor.

Today, we ordered the "Mei" personal set meal, which costs $2380 plus 10%. Photos and thoughts on the dishes are below.

There was a bit of a wait between each course, and the servers briefly explained the name and characteristics of the dishes without being overly intrusive. The service was good, and the dining environment was quiet and comfortable throughout the meal, providing overall good value for money. The only thing to note is that the set meal does not include drinks; tea costs an additional $120 plus 10% starting price. Plus, I accidentally ate too much salty popcorn chicken this afternoon, so I can't guarantee whether the portion would be filling.

Chef's Selected Platter (Right) Liver flower, braised abalone (Middle) Cake crumbs (Left) Sugarcane smoked chicken, wild mullet roe Except for the liver flower, which is a bit hard to understand (?), the fried one is crispy. The cake crumbs are soft and very tasty. The rest is quite good, beautifully plated and not in small portions.
Jade Dew Hairpin Flower This is super recommended! The cucumber is cut into thin petals to wrap around the chicken. The broth is a chicken soup infused with the fresh sweetness of vegetables. Not only does it look good, but it's also a five-star deliciousness! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Oyster Cake Fresh oyster cakes are fried together with shredded vegetables and meat. One bite of the original flavor and one bite with sauce. The taste is rich and layered, and it’s not greasy.
Penglai Beef Tender and easy to eat beef stew The sauce has a hint of sweetness topped with a piece of dried pineapple This dish tastes quite standard.
Classic Seasonal Seafood (Should be) Grouper with a bed of steamed egg The seasoning list is mild, and the grouper has a fresh texture.
Old-fashioned fried rice noodles paired with dried shrimp, mushrooms, and cabbage tastes relatively simple a classic retro main dish for banquets.
Squid and snail meat soup is also a classic banquet soup. Back in the day, canned snail meat was a rare and luxurious ingredient. It is simmered with squid in a tomato soup base. This dish is quite oily and may be a bit hard to get used to.
Classic Herbal Jelly Served with optional peanuts
Fruit platter Also comes with a small cup of honey Today's fruits are cantaloupe and pear.
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山海樓手工台菜餐廳台北市中正區仁愛路二段94號
Taiwanese restaurantNT$2,950~NT$2,950
2 reviews
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