吞兵衛元祖居酒屋 — Restaurant in Zhongshan District

Authentic Japanese dining experience here as the staff speaks the language and the menu is also in Japanese. The dining area sits over three separate levels, take note of the steep staircase that can be a tad bit challenging for the old (we came along with our parents who were in their 70s).

Each level has different sized partitions for the size of the dining group (2 vs 4 vs 6 etc).it's great and cosy, fantastic for catching up with friends where the chat can matter just as equally important as the meal. Don't worry about having to sit with legs folded on the floor, the more forgiving version of a sunken foot area provides relief.

What I loved the most about this place was the attentive, friendly and warm service. I e of the male service staff, seeing that I had to balance carrying my half-asleep 3+yr old son alongside with shopping bags, immediately assisted me in carrying my son. Service continued to be highly attentive throughout the time we were there.

Food wise, the mackerel was good, and so was the tofu. Everything else was above average and not necessarily outstanding, but nonetheless, it was still a very...

They allowed smoking in the restaurant which is illegal! Yes, we complained, the waitress on our floor (2nd) just pretended that she didn't understand. We then had to quickly leave and complained to the cashier as we made the payment. I also asked her to go upstairs and tell the Japanese customers to stop smoking as it is illegal. The Japanese customers walked in and came upstairs with cigarettes in their hands without being stopped, which to me meant that the restaurant allowed it. Hence, the one star. Food wise, it would have been 3 stars, average, low CP. Ambience was good because of the many private seating rooms available (not totally private, hence, the cigarette smoke). Service was good. Another thing that I felt offended by was no Chinese menu, all in Japanese. I do read Japanese, but, the restaurant has been doing business in Taipei for 20+ years and the owner doesn't feel that the Taiwanese customers deserve to have Chinese menu available? Do u think a Taiwanese restaurant in Tokyo would be accepted by its customers if it only has...

Yummy food and great service The cp value is pretty good Quite a lot of food Around $2500 for two people You will be very full after The portions are pretty large so can only order around 5 dishes for two people If you want to try many things this place is not the place for you unless you come with many people Strongly recommend the 5 mixed skewers ($400) and also the tuna roll The chicken skewers are very nice Keep in mind the tuna roll is very filling The free appetizer in the beginning is also nice as well There is currently a promotion of buy one beer get second one free if you win in rock paper scissors against...