4.7
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Old New Taiwanese Cuisine (Jiuru 2nd Road)
Elegant Taiwanese omakase with a modern twist
Aggregated Reviews
4.7
7.7k reviews
Review Summary
Old New Taiwanese Cuisine offers an omakase-style experience, serving traditional Taiwanese banquet dishes with a modern, elegant twist. Recognized with a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand, it's recommended for those seeking high-quality, authentic Taiwanese cuisine in a refined setting. Around 80% of reviewers praise the food as fresh, delicious, and exquisitely prepared, noted for "delicate flavor and texture." Recommended items include the fresh sashimi platter, prawn with nian gao, abalone bomb, and the taro milk dessert. Portions are generally considered reasonable. About 75% note excellent, attentive, and friendly service. However, roughly 15% mention service can be "very quick and busy," with dishes arriving rapidly, potentially causing food to cool. Ambiance receives positive remarks (80%), described as classy, cozy, and evoking old Chinese/Western-Japanese colonial charm. Booking ahead is highly recommended, as over 50% of reviews indicate the restaurant is often fully booked. Omakase pricing tiers range from NT$600 to NT$1500 per person. Minor criticisms (10-15%) include specific dishes like overcooked beef cubes or the small size of certain crab.
*This Review is an AI summary based on overall user ratings.
4.7
Food
Modern Taiwanese omakase, fresh ingredients, generally delicious; occasional inconsistencies with certain items like beef or seafood.
Location
Central Kaohsiung location, convenient parking nearby.
Service
Excellent, attentive, and friendly staff; quick service, sometimes too fast leading to crowded tables.
Value for Money
Generally good value for omakase experience; some find it overpriced due to dish quality or lack of choice.
Vibe
Classy, nostalgic ambiance, old Chinese/Western-Japanese colonial charm; cozy yet sometimes noisy in main hall.

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