The Starry Sea Dining House is located on Yanji Street in the Da’an District, about a five to ten-minute walk from the National Taiwan Democracy Memorial Hall and the Taipei Arena. Although the main street is bustling with activity, the atmosphere around this shop's corner has a touch of tranquil Japanese charm.

This time I enjoyed Set B, a customized sashimi rice bowl, a fresh shrimp assorted chawanmushi, and a sashimi platter for two. After adding a 10% service fee, the total came to 2475 NTD.

Set B:
Set B includes a large seafood bowl, fried oysters, shiso plum wine, dessert of the day, silky tofu soup, salmon roe, and Japanese oysters.

Large Seafood Bowl:
Visually striking, the bowl is piled high with seafood, with thickly sliced fresh sashimi that shines with vibrant colors. Every bite is rich with ocean flavors. On that day, I chose to replace the oysters with sea urchin; the sweetness and richness of the sea urchin was satisfying, but my cravings couldn’t resist ordering oysters back.

The oysters were impressively sized, with a smooth texture and the salty freshness of the sea, which combined with the burst of salmon roe provided great satisfaction. The shrimp was equally tender and sweet, paired with mildly tangy Japanese vinegared rice, making it a delightful experience.

Fried Oysters:
The breading was fried to a golden crisp, while the oysters inside remained moist and delicious, without any overcooked powderiness. Eating them alone, one can fully appreciate the oysters’ rich marine taste, and pairing them with shredded cabbage added more depth to the flavor.

Shiso Plum Wine:
Slightly sweet and tangy, with low alcohol content, it carries a faint shiso fragrance, making it refreshing and cleansing.

Dessert of the Day:
On that day, the dessert served was warabi mochi, which had a chewy texture paired with fragrant soybean powder, very satisfying.

Silky Tofu Soup:
The tofu shredded thin like hair spread through the soup, providing a gentle and delicate texture. It was an excellent starter for warming up the palate.

Customized Sashimi Rice Bowl:
I selected swordfish, golden herring, squid, anago (conger eel), and snow crab roe, paired with vinegared rice, making for a well-balanced overall flavor. The swordfish had a firm texture and moderate fat content; I particularly loved the tangy flavor of the golden herring. The anago was tender and delicate, and after brushing it with sauce, it had a subtle sweetness that blended perfectly with the vinegared rice.

Fresh Shrimp Assorted Chawanmushi:
The texture was delicate and smooth, with a rich egg flavor and sweet broth. The fresh shrimp and the sweetness of the mushrooms complemented each other, offering a warm flavor profile. Plus, there was a delicious shrimp that felt very worthwhile.

Sashimi Platter for Two:
The container for the sashimi had a cute fish shape at the bottom to hold soy sauce. The sashimi selection was rich, with thick slices, and extremely fresh. Strictly speaking, it’s just a continuation of the earlier seafood bowl, so I won’t elaborate further.

Overall, it’s a Japanese restaurant that is very attentive to ingredient selection, plating, and flavors. If you want to indulge, the restaurant has various set menus that are rich in content and generous in portions. If you're looking to budget wisely, custom rice bowls can also satisfy your cravings to the fullest.

Highly recommended to everyone!

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Dickson's Fooday food blog update!
This time, I visited an affordable Japanese restaurant~~

Located on Yanji Street next to Zhongxiao Dunhua,
and you can also make reservations online! 🌟🌟

The atmosphere inside is quite nice~
There were many friends accompanying me that day,
so we made a reservation in advance—when we arrived, we found out there was a private booth as well!!! Amazing!!! 👍👍👍

Additionally, this restaurant is also quite advanced,
as they currently use a QR code scanning system for online ordering!
And the online ordering part is pretty detailed—
it lists what can be added to each dish!
So ordering is very convenient!
(You can also secretly send it to friends who are late and ask them to order online with you! 🤣🤣🤣)

However, it’s a pity that although there is online ordering,
they prefer you not to use online checkout.
It feels like the automation is only halfway done; it’s a bit of a shame~ 🥲

The Japanese cuisine at this restaurant is quite basic;
everything that should be there is present~
Moreover, the flavors and ingredients are good and fresh! 👍

I would give it a good rating in this aspect~
You can also freely add toppings or other ingredients
to create your ultimate personalized Japanese dish~
A rice bowl can be turned into an exceptionally luxurious seafood combination!

It's just too bad that the prices are a bit high~

But with convenient transportation, a pleasant atmosphere, and delicious food,
there's really not much to complain about!

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Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
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There are many eateries on Yanji Street,
after all, it’s a top-tier competition zone in the Zhongxiao Dunhua East District.
Without a bit of strength,
you might just disappear in the crowd! 🥺

This restaurant can be considered a very safe dining option~
If you’re shopping in the East District with friends,
or if you meet for dinner before moving on to other plans,
this Japanese restaurant is a very safe choice for a dinner outing.
As long as you’re not averse to Japanese cuisine,
most people should be able to accept it~

It’s great for after completing your earlier plans,
having dinner, and then continuing on to drinks—
it’s a perfect mid-point!

After spending an afternoon shopping,
both of you would need to take a break,
share thoughts from the afternoon~
Then after eating and drinking enough, you can transition to a more exciting night! 😍😍😍😍(!?

So it all depends on how you plan it~~~~ ❤️

There was a discount of NT$300 during dinner time. This time I ordered the udon sashimi set, which cost NT$350 per serving and I thought it was OK.
The udon noodles in the set meal are Wen Yutang udon noodles. The taste is simple and not overly burdensome. The udon noodles themselves are quite elastic, and you can also upgrade to other udon noodles at an additional price.
I thought the sashimi was quite amazing. I originally thought that there wouldn't be a lot of sashimi to go with it, but when it arrived, I thought it was quite generous, thick enough, and tasted fresh. I highly recommend it!
The boss is also very kind and the overall dining experience is good~