Affordable Teppanyaki in Tainan – Stir-Fried Matsusaka Pork with Sesame Oil

Text and photos by /Sean

For most people, food is primarily about filling their stomachs—taste is secondary, with affordability and satiety being the main priorities. At certain times, generous portions at low prices do hold value, but personally, I believe food can also soothe emotions or strengthen bonds. It often holds a deeper significance than it appears on the surface. Today, after work, I felt a strong need for the comfort of a hearty meal, so I decided to indulge in one of my top picks: Ophis Teppanyaki. (Thanks to those who recommended it to me on the fan page!)

Unlike my last visit during peak weekend hours, we arrived very early today, so there was no wait at all—which suits my personality perfectly. The restaurant isn’t very large, so there aren’t many seats. I strongly recommend calling ahead before you go.

Here’s the menu.

Order a set meal, and drinks and ice cream are all-you-can-eat.

The food came out surprisingly fast. The cabbage and bean sprouts were stir-fried to perfection, locking in moisture, and the chef didn’t use any margarine at all—huge plus~

The miso soup... was just average. I don’t know what else to say beyond that.

The fried egg was beautifully cooked. Next time, I’ll ask the chef to make it a bit more "well-done."

The filet mignon’s texture and doneness were just as I hoped.

The stir-fried Matsusaka pork with sesame oil had a unique flavor—very Taiwanese, perfect with rice. It was the first time I’d encountered this stir-fry style in a teppanyaki restaurant.

The freshness of the prawns and their cooking doneness were also satisfying.

I went to Ophis Teppanyaki with fairly low expectations, but the dishes ended up exceeding them. Price-wise, it’s not exactly in the budget category, but I personally think it’s worth every penny.

There’s a dedicated parking lot nearby, and their child-friendly attitude is another big plus. Even though the all-you-can-drink beverages and ice cream don’t appeal to me (I don’t eat them), I’m sure many people enjoy finishing a hot meal with a scoop of ice cream (for health reasons, I strongly advise against it—if you don’t believe me, pour hot water into a glass, empty it, then add ice water and watch it crack. Food is only enjoyable when you have a healthy body to appreciate it). For these reasons, I’ve added it to my family’s dinner rotation, and it’ll likely pop up frequently in future fan page "dinner of the day" posts.

As for dessert, I ended the meal with Kyoto’s limited-edition Kyoto Kitayama Tea Ice Cream—highly recommended. It’s expensive, but absolutely delicious.

Ophis Teppanyaki
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Address: No. 223-1, Section 4, Changrong Road, Tainan City
Phone: 06-200-3060
Hours: 11:00–14:00, 17:00–21:00 (Closed Mondays)

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