High-value Japanese cuisine in Banqiao – unbeatable seafood N<“bursting salmon roe” for just NT$450

Reported by Hua Shaofu / New Taipei City

Japanese cuisine often gives off an impression of being unaffordable, but there’s an eight-year-old Japanese eatery in Banqiao called “Sen Sushi” that not only doesn’t skimp on portion sizes, but also delivers impressively flavorful dishes. Each week, they offer different hidden-menu items, aiming to provide guests with affordable yet delicious meals. As part of a special promotion, from now until the end of January, diners can enjoy a 10% discount at any of their three branches in Banqiao, Yonghe, or Xindian by simply showing the ETtoday News Cloud app when ordering.

▲The bomb sushi is made with grilled century egg, combined with mayonnaise, fish roe, and sushi rice. (Photo / Reporter Hua Shaofu)

Bomb Sushi
This bomb sushi is made with grilled century egg, combined with mayonnaise, fish roe, and sushi rice. The smoky-flavored century egg pairs perfectly with the seaweed, and the owner says this dish was actually created as a playful staff meal, becoming one of the shop’s popular hidden-menu items—just like their grilled beef tartare.

▲Flame-seared caramel salmon sushi has a sweet, toasty aroma. (Photo / Reporter Hua Shaofu)

Flame-Seared Caramel Salmon Sushi
Also part of the weekly rotating hidden menu, this dish involves searing the salmon belly first, glazing it with mayonnaise, then combining it with sugar—a rare preparation method that results in rich umami.

▲Unbeatable Seafood N<只要450元。（图／记者华少甫摄）

Unbeatable Seafood N<
The restaurant sources fresh seafood daily from Keelung’s Zaiding Market. The platter is loaded with tuna, salmon, swordfish, squid, squid tentacles, grilled scallops, Argentine red shrimp, and grilled flounder fin meat, all topped with 6–7 spoonfuls of salmon roe. The owner proudly says, “Outside, a bowl like this would generally cost NT$600–700, but we sell it for just NT$450 because we personally select our catch, so our ingredient costs are much lower.”

▲Salt-grilled mackerel has a flavor that’s never overly greasy. (Photo / Reporter Hua Shaofu)

Salt-Grilled Mackerel
Directly imported from Norway, the mackerel here has richer fat content than those from other regions. It’s not greasy at all and has a naturally fragrant taste.

▲Shrimp and asparagus hand rolls are perfect as an appetizer. (Photo / Reporter Hua Shaofu)

Shrimp & Asparagus Hand Roll
A staple at any Japanese restaurant, this hand roll features shredded cabbage, shrimp, sushi rice, and asparagus—great for starting your meal.

Special promotion: From now until the end of January, show the ETtoday News Cloud app when dining at any of the three branches to get 10% off your bill.

Sen Sushi Yong’an Branch
Phone: 02-2926-5797
Address: No. 25, Lane 39, Shuiyuan St., Yonghe District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00

Sen Sushi Xindian Branch
Phone: 02-8914-6285
Address: No. 38, Bao’an St., Xindian District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00

Sen Sushi Banqiao Branch
Phone: 02-2254-7771
Address: No. 26, Jieshou Street, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00

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