A restaurant in Taipei that only allows one person to eat has only single seats! enjoy your time

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They say that being “single” is often not a choice but rather a circumstance, and very few people actively declare “I embrace the single life.”I do not deny it.I don’t mind having a steady partner around, and I even think there are benefits to having a companion—at least you’re not so helpless when you’re sick.It’s just that over time, passively getting used to “being alone” has now become an active and positive lifestyle: living alone, eating alone, watching movies alone, traveling alone.In order to be well on my own, I must become a strong, independent woman (or a “tough girl”), with more courage and decisiveness than most females; after all, most of the time I have to make decisions myself and take responsibility for them.Such strength is like a thick outer layer of skin, repeatedly tempered until it becomes a hardened protective callus.

However, when I saw the introduction for the “single-person dining table,” I thought to myself: “This, I have to try.””Although I haven’t publicly praised the joys of being single for many years, thinking that harping on it must mean I’m still missing something inside, and thus feel the need to assert my existence by reminding myself of the pleasures of solitude, seeing this money-making concept for singles still surprised me. Without hesitation, I went online to book immediately.

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table for ONE “”.Given how reliant people have become—on friends, family, or their phones—yet often neglect self-care and staying true to themselves, a team called “Surprise Production” came up with this unique dining concept.In this space, 24 single-person dining tables are arranged just right, with diners each eating at a seat they choose or are assigned.Of course, Up is not limited to just single men and women (after all, this isn’t a matchmaking event); anyone who wants to experience a solo dining table can come and reserve a meal.Even when friends come together, they deliberately arrange to sit far apart.

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Those who are more shy can request a more private corner, while the curious can opt for an open-seating area.But no matter what, there is just the right amount of distance between guests, and the glances exchanged remain within the range of peripheral vision without being awkward.On this point, I personally find the “Surprise Manufacturing” team really ingenious, because from my table, the faces of the two guests in view are perfectly staggered—not overlapping, nor too far apart—like a carefully arranged, precisely composed photographic work.Isn’t this a pleasant surprise?

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“”.Currently, trial operations are open only for dinner, with several time slots available.Dinner consists of five courses. For those who pay by credit card in advance, the price is 880 yuan (plus a 10% service charge), while those who pay on-site are charged 1000 yuan.If you want to have a drink before the meal, the price will be slightly higher.Or, if you suddenly decide to drop by out of curiosity and want to eat a meal, the starting price is 1200 yen.

,.I'm not afraid of being laughed at; I came here as a devout pilgrim.I already felt fully prepared for the experience of “eating alone,” but the more confident I was, the more I worried that my confidence might crumble after this meal.Walking along, my heart rate reached 110! Later I thought, maybe it was the tension caused by my deliberately controlled walking pace? I asked the other party on the phone, “What time is a good time to arrive?” “Just on time, not too early or too late.”"

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,,,.Of course, this privilege is reserved for the first batch of diners. Those who book later time slots may only get whatever seats remain.There is no right or wrong here—some people prefer more control, while others find spontaneity to be part of the fun.

After being seated, you can settle in at your own pace, whether by walking around to observe or reading the dining rules and instructions provided upon check-in: stay away from your phone and be your own master, feel free to explore or even pass notes to guests at the next table, but no hugging or singing together in the store.

Each table has a small card attached nearby—be sure to look around.As for how you get this card, you'll have to come in person to find out.Maintaining a bit of mystery is also one of the rules of table for ONE.

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The second course: Appetizer One, where each small bite is perfectly timed using an hourglass.

,,,,:“k8??”,,,,.You’ll see some people bring an entire set of cherished figurines lined up on the dining table to dine with them, eyes filled with affection; others smile with squinted eyes, dancing with the temptation of flavors; some bring a book, while others tap their shoulders to the beat of the music playing in the shop.

.This is Surprise Three!

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Table for ONE offers both meat and vegetarian dishes, which need to be specified when making a reservation.Also, if you have specific allergies or foods you don’t eat, be sure to mention them—the chef will make the best adjustments.

,,.Every diner can play a role in it.

As for the staff? Aside from serving food, they were also secretly capturing everyone’s expressions.(／)" height="450" width="338"/>

:,.Just like life itself, what you piece together—whether brilliant or messy—you have to swallow it all yourself.

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After-dinner: tea drinks.

?.Even if there’s just one checkmark, at least you could be a Nike spokesperson.

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Through this deliberately created sense of distance, the comfort we feel when alone can even make strangers smile knowingly, and warmth naturally arises.

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