JAI — Restaurant in Taichung

Went twice (first picture and last picture). You can ask for the english menu. The staff are extremely helpful and if you have any trouble feel free to ask!

it’s not authentic italian - more like asian italian fusion however the sauces were delicious!

⭐️ thai style tom yum pasta with chicken thigh (first picture) nice kick to it - makes you want to eat more ⭐️ pumpkin soup with croutons ⭐️ iced black tea milk tea (tasted nice + unique milk ice cubes with tea pot) - they give you sugar syrup on the it

👌 black truffle risotto with teriyaki salmon (the first time we went it was delicious ⭐️ however the second time the salmon was over cooked and dry on the sides) - hit or miss 👌orange sauce pasta with chicken thigh (last picture - it’s good however the thai style tom yum pasta tasted better). their orange sauce is their best seller uses different fruits and vegetables - uniques taste must try!!! 👌crispy fries (cannot go wrong with crispy fries and tomato sauce/ketchup)

👎 their lemon and oolong pound cakes were too dry (I have tried pound cakes before but these were too dry even with the sauce and cream) - disappointing 👎 peach black tea (on the QR code menu it looks really nice but when it arrived it was different and average (first picture)

^^ there’s a minimum spent of NTD$200 per person and can book a...

Overall, the food was pretty good. The soup was one of the best I've had in Taichung, and the roasted chicken leg risotto had a nice flavor, with the rice retaining the perfect slightly firm texture.

But! During the meal, my water glass was empty, and the staff didn’t refill it proactively. I ordered the roasted chicken leg risotto, but no knife was provided for cutting the meat. I even ordered bread, but it never arrived—even after finishing all the other dishes—and no one informed me about any wait time.

We dined for about an hour and noticed most of the staff gathering around the central bar area, chatting and laughing.

I hope the restaurant improves its service. With this level of service quality, charging a 10% service fee feels very...

I had another great dining experience at Jai Restaurant! This time, I tried the orange sauce spaghetti with fried prawns, and it was absolutely delicious. The balance of citrusy sweetness from the orange sauce paired perfectly with the crispy, juicy prawns—such a unique and flavorful combination!

For dessert, I had the fountain tiramisu, which was rich, creamy, and indulgent. It does contain alcohol, which added a nice depth to the flavor without being overpowering.

Overall, it was a fantastic meal, and I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a satisfying and unique...