Exquisite teppanyaki in Taichung！Crispy outside and tender inside chicken steak and lantern fish

Text and photos byDaku

Speaking of which, Daku and Koumee have always loved teppanyaki, but teppanyaki usually gives off an expensive vibe—it's something you only go for on holidays or special occasions. This time, Daku wants to introduce an affordable yet high-quality teppanyaki spot: “Flame Teppanyaki,” located on Section 2, Dongxing Road, Nantun District, Taichung City. Ever since Daku tried it last time, they couldn’t stop thinking about it. Recently, when Daku had the chance to visit Taichung again, they hurried back for another taste. To their surprise, the restaurant now offers a wider variety of dishes, even higher-grade ingredients, and upgraded service. Although there’s now a service charge, it’s still an incredible deal—an amazing cost-performance option for a group meal.

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The flavor of these shrimp is incredibly sweet and rich, and pan-frying helps preserve their natural sweetness even better. The aroma just bursts out with every bite!

The technique here is also very unique—they mix different mushrooms together, and when you take a bite, the texture is soft yet springy, with a satisfying chew. The umami is rich, and there’s absolutely no fishy taste. Paired with a slightly sweet and sour sauce, it becomes even more flavorful and delicious!

The clams are sourced from a local clean bay area, using high-quality fresh clams as well. They are stir-fried with ingredients, and once served, the aroma hits you immediately. The texture is not overly soft, with a slight bite to it, yet they remain juicy inside—sweet, fresh, and full of flavor!

Another highlight is their iron plate tofu. It’s specially made using egg tofu stir-fried with other ingredients. As soon as it’s served, the fragrance fills the air, and the portion size is quite generous too!

Each piece of tofu is carefully arranged, and the chef has even kindly cut them into bite-sized pieces. It’s also a very rice-friendly dish!

When you take a bite, the flavor bursts with umami, and the texture is tender yet juicy. There’s a good balance between softness and firmness, making your mouth water.　

Next up is their grilled fish. Watching the fish and fish bones sizzle on the iron plate is enough to make our mouths water!

Then the lantern fish arrives. The bottom is layered with a generous amount of fish meat, topped with fish bones as decoration. On the side, there’s yellow mustard and spicy mustard salt. The portion is also quite substantial!

The fish meat is pan-fried until golden brown, and the aroma is simply irresistible.

I never thought grilled fish could be eaten directly with the bones—it’s not at all bony. The fish meat is crispy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside. The texture is rich and full, with no fish bones at all. It’s incredibly tender, soft, and juicy—much tastier than expected!

Next is the American wagyu beef, which uses high-grade American wagyu beef from USDA Prime or Choice grades, so the quality and freshness are naturally top-notch!

The beef is thinly sliced, with each slice being quite large. Just one slice is already very filling.

The American wagyu beef tastes incredibly tender and juicy, with a rich umami that spreads in your mouth. There’s also a nice chewiness to it.

The ribeye steak is tender with a slight chew, and the juices burst out in your mouth the more you chew. It gets more fragrant the more you eat!

The fat portions have been properly rendered, and the meat is very tender. The marbling is just right—not too much to feel greasy, but enough to give it a rich umami. There’s no weird aftertaste either. Depending on your preference, you can enjoy it with garlic sauce, rose salt, or pepper salt to enhance the aroma. Both the texture and flavor are greatly elevated!

The fat parts have been nicely melted, so you can eat them directly without any issues.

The mushroom medley has a mild aroma and doesn’t overpower the other flavors. It’s simple yet satisfying.　

The scallop part is soft and tender with a slight chew. The juices burst out in your mouth, and the more you chew, the more flavorful it becomes. Pairing it with garlic crisps, rose salt, or pepper salt further enhances the aroma. Both the texture and taste are significantly improved!

The dessert served that day was vanilla cream puffs. Apparently, they change the dessert periodically, which is awesome!

The flavor is rich and sweet, not cloying at all. After finishing the dessert, I felt completely satisfied and content!

The dining environment at “Flame Teppanyaki” is spacious, comfortable, bright, and clean. There’s a wide variety of dishes to choose from, whether you go for a single main course, an individual set meal, or a couple’s set—you’ll definitely leave full and happy. Aside from the diverse main course options, reasonable prices, and high-quality ingredients, there’s also a self-service buffet for cold drinks, smoothies, soups, and hot drinks that you can enjoy unlimitedly until you’re full. It’s really great value for money. I highly recommend trying the Couple’s Set A—just for two people, you can enjoy five or six kinds of premium ingredients and get both seafood and meat in one go. Even if you’re alone, you can opt for the individual set, which still includes two or more different main courses. Best of all, the price isn’t expensive, and it’s satisfying without making you feel guilty. This place is also great for family gatherings, friends, or colleagues. Interested friends should definitely come and give it a try!

Flame Teppanyaki
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Address: No. 217, Section 2, Dongxing Road, Nantun District, Taichung City (there is parking at the entrance, and there are also paid parking lots nearby)
Phone: 04-24752555
Business Hours: 11:00–14:30, 16:00–21:30 (Monday to Sunday)

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