When Sukiya first opened in Taiwan, it indeed caused quite a sensation. At that time, I ate there quite often because the value for money was very high; for just 99 NT dollars, you could get a bowl of beef rice with green onions and a hot spring egg, along with a bowl of miso soup. It was also when I started to engage with this culture that I realized that in Japan, most of the patrons in this type of restaurant are older men. 🤣

Back to the food itself, I used to think that Sukiya was quite generous with their ingredients, but now, due to the rising costs of ingredients, the portion of beef is no longer what it used to be, and the amount of sauce is also quite little. It’s easy to finish the meal and find it dry, and the marbling of the beef is just average. Moreover, most of the Sukiya locations are now a bit old, and the tableware is made of melamine, giving it a somewhat retro feel. 🤣

However, if you are worried about the value for money, you can order the lunch special, which includes a bowl of beef rice with a hot spring egg, a bowl of miso soup, and a croquette for just 129 NT dollars. It’s quite suitable for budget-conscious diners.