Assorted Cold Cuts Platter with Beer – Find Healing in a “Bad Boy” at the Alley Entrance

▲ A glass display case filled with assorted cold cuts greets you as soon as you walk in.

Reported and photographed by Jiayun Yu / Taipei

Usually, when you want to have a casual drink with your girlfriends, it’s probably at some bar—jazz or dance music, cocktails or champagne, enjoying a slight buzz under the night sky. But sometimes, a cold beer just seems to suit your mood better, especially with a plate of cold cuts to nibble on while you chat freely or occasionally raise your voice. That’s when you need “The Bad Boy.”

Breaking the rules of traditional Japanese izakayas, The Bad Boy doesn’t serve pork skewers or steamed clams in sake. Instead, it brings the night market’s classic cold cuts to the table, creating a uniquely Taiwanese-style izakaya. From classic cold cut platters and various chilled side dishes to sausage wraps and even old-school sweet potato congee, the menu is so mouthwatering you’ll be drooling at first glance. Whether you’re here for a light drink or a hearty meal, The Bad Boy has got you covered.

▲ A generous platter of assorted cold cuts.

The space at The Bad Boy isn’t big—you’re close enough that the staff won’t ignore you, but just the right distance to chat casually with the “bad boys” at the bar. The atmosphere is just right, the space is just right, and your plate of freshly sliced cold cuts arrives in no time. Pour yourself a beer, and a perfect night begins—whether or not tomorrow is the weekend.

▲ There’s a wide selection of drinks to choose from.

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《Muzha Branch》 No. 9-1, Wanfang Rd., Wenshan District, 02-82301945
《Xinyi Branch》 No. 12, Lane 315, Alley 150, Section 5, Xinyi Rd., 02-27209820