It was my first time to try the Japanese all-you-can-eat buffet under the Xibin Group. I chose Xuji Tianmu store as my first store visit experience. The restaurant is located on the 5th floor of Tianmu Daye Takashimaya. There is a parking lot for convenient parking. You can reach it directly by taking the escalator or elevator. It can only be said that Xuji is also a very popular all-you-can-eat Japanese restaurant in recent years. It is very crowded no matter on weekdays or holidays. You must make an online reservation and pay a deposit first!

Here are Xuji’s dining times and weekend and holiday pricing (prices increased after 8/12)

⍟ Weekdays Monday to Friday
⏐Lunch 11:30 ~ 14:00 $1390⏐
⏐Lunch 14:30 ~ 16:30 $1090⏐
⏐Dinner 17:30 ~ 21:00 $1690⏐

⍟ Weekends and holidays
⏐Lunch 11:30 ~ 14:00 $1690⏐
⏐Lunch 14:30 ~ 16:30 $1390⏐
⏐Dinner 17:30 ~ 21:30 $1990⏐

Charges are different on weekdays/holidays and for each meal period, divided into lunch/lunch/dinner.

The meal time for lunch is 2.5 hours, the afternoon tea is 2 hours, and the meal time for dinner is 3.5-4 hours. I personally think that the two and a half hours for lunch on weekdays is just right, and the CP value is also the highest, although the lunch items are better than those for dinner. There is a little less (such as beef tongue), but it has far more high-end ingredients than afternoon tea (I heard that there are no fried scallops in afternoon tea!!), and the two and a half hours of lunch can be eaten slowly and leisurely, without so much I had to queue up to get a lot of food.

There will be two queues when entering. First, queue from the right to check in and collect the tickets, then queue from the seat side to enter and take your seats in order. The entire admission process is very smooth. If your friends come later, it doesn’t matter, you can enter first. Sit on the spot, and friends who come later can just report their table number and the on-site staff will register and take them to their seats👌

✏️ Environment and service evaluation

The circulation plan of Tianmu Xuji store is relatively good after checking online. After actually dining, I felt that the overall circulation of food is very comfortable. The space between each area is very spacious. Even if there are queues in some areas, there will be no circulation. Fighting with each other or blocking the road. Moreover, the dining table environment is also very comfortable, and the service staff will come to clear the table from time to time. Their attitude is friendly and I am very satisfied.

✏️ Meal review

Sushi (nigiri sushi section):
This area is full of nigiri sushi made freshly by the chef, including sakura sea bream, wagyu beef, salmon belly, yellowtail, crab paste, scallops and sole fin. You can choose three kinds of sushi at one time. You can choose repeatedly. It doesn’t matter. I chose scallops, salmon and For sea bream, the chef will add different seasonings to each different nigiri sushi. The visual and taste sensations are different and diverse. I feel that it is not inferior to the a la carte sushi outside. I have to queue up multiple times to enjoy it.

Personally recommend the "Scallop and Sea Urchin Burger"
Super large raw food-grade scallops, cut in the middle and added with sea urchin, and then wrapped with seaweed grilled on site, taste very refreshing and satisfying, and there is no fishy smell at all!
Tips for ordering: You can ask the chef not to add vinegar rice. I think the scallop and sea urchin burger without vinegar rice is more refreshing and delicious. (Update: The chef will suggest you eat the version with vinegar rice first. You can just say that you have eaten it before and want to try the burger without vinegar rice. Maybe too many people have told the chef not to add vinegar rice recently. (XD)

Shengsheng (raw seafood area):
Xuji's sashimi all tastes fresh, the salmon and tuna are of a very high standard, and the fat distribution is also very good. The fresh snow crab legs are very big. Each leg feels very long, and the meat is quite plump. You can taste the fresh and sweet taste of the crab legs without excessive cooking. I personally don’t know much about eating crabs, but I can tell it’s really fresh.

Xun Chui (grilled steak and roasted pork ribs):
The grilled steak and pork ribs are freshly cut by the chef, and you can specify how many slices you want at one time. The grilled steak is pretty good. The meat is pink when cut and is not overcooked. The chef is also very considerate in trimming off the fatter parts, making it taste tender and delicious. I feel a little disappointed with the pork ribs. The barbecue sauce was not very flavourful, and the pork and ribs did not have the refreshing feeling of peeling off as soon as they were eaten, and it felt not that complete.

Lizuo (drink bar):
As soon as you enter the door, you can see the beverage area, which offers KIRIN Ichiban draft beer, 4 types of Savat special blends, hot and cold drinks and a variety of freshly squeezed juices. In addition, there are some special pure liquors such as Dassai and other sake. If you don’t want to spend extra money, I suggest you just order the 4 cocktails listed on the brand! My personal favorite is Yamabuki YAMABUKI, which is based on plum wine. The aroma of plum wine tastes sweet and is perfect to enjoy with the seafood of Asahi!

Heyang (fried food area):
There are many choices in the fried food section, but in order to avoid eating too much fried food and making me full, I only took the fried shrimp that is most recommended on the Internet. The coating of the fried shrimp is not too thick, it is fried very crispy, and the shrimp meat is also delicious. Quite big, tender and juicy.

Yingzhi (grilled food area):
I highly recommend the BBQ beef (grilled pork belly) in the grilled food area. It is very tender, rich in fat, and has a full roasted aroma. Highly recommended! The middle section of the charcoal grilled chicken wings is also very good. The charred skin and soft and tender chicken are really delicious.

Sauce cooking (freshly cooked soup area):
There are two freshly cooked seafood soups on site: crab leg miso soup and clam consommé. I enjoyed the clam consommé. The three oversized clams were very delicious and the soup was also very sweet. It can be used as a soup to change the taste during a break. Enjoy, I really like it!

Ice cream area:
Xuji's ice cream is homemade and advertises no added emulsifiers. I think it tastes more natural than some famous brands. I ate almond oatmeal and matcha. The almond oatmeal is really like pureed oatmeal. Every time You can taste the solid texture of oats and the full flavor of almonds in your mouth. Personally, I think it’s amazing, but I’m still pleasantly surprised. If you don’t reject the almond flavor, you can give it a try. Matcha is quite satisfactory. I also tried a few chocolate and caramel milk tea flavors. The chocolate is not too sweet. The caramel milk tea has a strong tea aroma and is sweet but not greasy. This flavor should be more acceptable. , recommended to everyone.

✏️Overall evaluation

Xuji really provides a lot of exquisite high-end ingredients to enjoy. The circulation plan of Tianmu store is also very comfortable. The overall dining experience is quite good. However, as I get older, I really can’t stuff so much food at once. I can only say that I can eat it. The full buffet is more suitable for big eaters. If you have a small appetite, you can try the weekday price. During this meal, there were a lot of dishes that I skipped because of my appetite, so I’ll leave it to others to evaluate!

Xuji’s charges are different for each meal period & weekdays/holidays, which are divided into lunch/afternoon tea/dinner. The dining time for lunch is two and a half hours, the afternoon tea is two hours, and the dining time for dinner is up to four hours. Hours, the meals provided in each meal period are also slightly different. If you are interested in knowing the difference, you can search the comparison table online before making a reservation. Everyone thinks that the two and a half hours for holiday lunch is just right and can be more leisurely. Eat slowly, and the items are only a few fewer options than holiday dinners, but if you pay attention to CP value, you can consider holiday afternoon tea. Although the meal time is a bit tight, some highly popular items, such as Scallops and other items from Jian Tai are also available, and the prices are much cheaper.

As a fan of Xuji, I have visited branches all over the north, central and south. Compared with the long and narrow terrain of the Taipei Xinyi store, the newly opened Tianmu Xuji store has better circulation planning, and the aisles between dining areas are better. It's big, so it won't feel crowded because there are too many people queuing up. The dining environment is very comfortable, and the service staff will often come to clear the table and their attitude is very friendly.

PS: Tianmu Xuji is open inside Daye Takashimaya and supports multiple payment methods, but the one with the highest rewards is the Federal Jihe Card. It is currently announced that there will be a 4% reward until 113/7/31. I want to go there in the near future. Friends who visit the site can pay attention.

Meals 🥘

• Scallop and sea urchin burger: Large raw-grade scallops are cut into pieces, with a little sea urchin in the middle, and grilled seaweed on site. It tastes really satisfying. If you are afraid of being too full, you can ask the chef not to eat!

• Sashimi: Xuji’s sashimi is of a high standard and very fresh. In addition to the basic salmon and tuna, there are also two current items available on the day at noon on holidays to choose from. On that day, they are red and green. .

• Freshly cut oven-roasted steaks and pork ribs: The pork ribs are marinated very delicious and grilled very soft and tender. They fall off the bone with just a bite of your teeth. It is highly recommended to try them. The oven-roasted steaks are also very good. It has an attractive pink color, and the chef will also help you trim the fat areas. It tastes soft and tender, and it is also a great pleasure to pair it with the creamy garlic in the seasoning area next to it.

• Beef short ribs/raw-grade scallops/large prawns in the frying station area: The dishes in this area are freshly fried by the chef on site. You can only choose three items in a queue. The meat quality of the beef short ribs is very good, but the seasoning is a little light. , freshly pan-fried scallops are added with butter and cooked on a high-temperature iron plate. It tastes very fragrant with butter. It is completely different from the raw food grade. It is recommended that scallop lovers must try it, but pay special attention to the fact that some meals are not available Scallops are provided! The large prawns are well processed, the mud intestines have been removed, and the shells have been opened. They taste chewy and have enough peppery aroma.

• White shrimp: Shrimp cooked in a simple way is the best test of freshness. Xuji’s white shrimp tastes very fresh, sweet and chewy, and paired with Nanbu Table’s soulful five-flavor sauce, I really grab a big plate every time I go there.

• Liquor area: There is a freshly made beverage area at the entrance, which provides beer/mixed wine/sparkling drinks/coffee/hot tea/freshly squeezed juice. During certain meals, there is also red and white wine. If you order mixed drinks, there is a small By the way, if you like a strong drink, you can tell the waiter and he will make it stronger for you. This time I got Sicilian coffee, sparkling water and pre-made espresso, plus a slice of lemon and syrup. I think It's average, with coffee aroma but no lemon flavor, which is a pity.

• Heyang District: There are many choices in the fried food section, among which I like Ebi Chun Yuyang the most. The dough is not too thick and the fried food is very crispy, much like the texture of biscuits. The shrimp meat is also juicy and chewy, and it is paired with the passion fruit on the side. The jam is very enjoyable and the fried oysters are also very fresh.

• Sushi area: There are freshly made nigiri sushi in this area, grilled wagyu beef/grilled cherry blossom sea bream/grilled salmon belly/grilled lionfish with yuzu pepper/grilled scallops with crab paste/grilled sole fin, the chef will make it for you You can choose three out of six items, or you can make the choice repeatedly. I queued up twice and got one of each type. Personally, I like the seared lionfish and halibut the best. The oily aroma after searing is paired with different toppings. The condiments are not inferior to some a la carte sushi restaurants outside.

• Oriental Beauty Sundae co-branded by Kouwei Family: It tastes like ice cream with a strong tea flavor, and is layered with brown rice crisps, tea jelly, and meringue cake. It’s not bad.

• Ice cream: Xuji's ice cream is homemade and advertises no emulsifiers added. I think it tastes more natural than some famous brands. Black sesame/oat/banana, etc. are all very good. I recommend you give them a try.

As I get older, I always feel that my stomach is getting smaller and smaller🤣. Without the pursuit of portion size, all-you-can-eat restaurants are rarely an option at this stage, but occasionally there are times when I want to eat a buffet. At this time Xuji is my first choice (it’s really hard to book a table). Although there are many exquisite meals to choose from, you have to leave your stomach for the selected food🤣. The above are the items that I personally eat at Xuji. For everyone’s reference.

This is my second time eating Xuji at Tianmu Restaurant. It is also my favorite all-you-can-eat restaurant.

The Tianmu store, which just opened last year, has very smooth circulation. It is much better than the long queues at the Xinyi store where you would be crowded together. No matter where you sit, the walking routes to various areas are not too far.

I will choose Tianmu store again next time I visit!

The following are the more memorable ones, sorted according to the order of recommended meals.

🍔Scallop and sea urchin burger: The scallops are large and fresh, wrapped in freshly grilled seaweed. You can ask the chef if you don’t want rice, and the service is very considerate.

🐟Sashimi: I like the freshness and tenderness of salmon the most. It tastes like a relatively high-grade salmon😆It has a lot of fat, so you can eat it in batches and it will not get greasy. Secondly, the current items are all delicious, and this time it is Japanese green. Sweet and red sweet

🍣Nigiri Sushi: This time I had fin meat and wagyu beef. The chef will sear them and add different seasonings.

🥣Clam soup: There are three clams in one bowl. It is very sweet and delicious. The chef will carefully check whether each clam has been opened. This time I took five bowls in total😀

🍤Fried shrimp: There are two types. The larger fried shrimp with spring rain on the outside is more recommended🥰 It has a richer and more layered texture. You can choose passion fruit jam or Japanese tempura sauce from the fried food section.

🥤Drinks: I took two cups of brown sugar milk tea and liked it very much. The Sicilian coffee I loved before became too strong this time.