By MOOK Scenic Spots / Reported by Yan Peijie
Creative Korean restaurants have been increasingly popular in Taiwan in recent years. Some establishments introduce the latest creative Korean dishes from Korea, while others create their own unique dishes by combining tradition with innovation. The creativity extends beyond the food to the restaurant interiors as well. Below are 5 creative Korean restaurants in Taipei—perfect for your next family or friends gathering. Give them a try!
1. Soju-hanjan
Soju-hanjan dish: Seoul-style slow-cooked beef tripe (Photo / Soju-hanjan)
Soju-hanjan is a Korean restaurant with a hunting bar concept—great food and great company. Aside from popular dishes like budae jjigae (army stew), seafood pancakes, and meat-filled cabbage, it also offers unique items like “Cheese Bomb Pork Ribs,” where rich melted cheese meets seasoned rice, and “Bubble Shrimp,” coated in cheesy white sauce. Both are distinctive and delicious. There are also fruit shell cocktails that are both creative and tasty. The interior is designed like a cozy bar with dim lighting, creating a charming nighttime vibe.
Soju-hanjan is Taipei’s first Korean restaurant to introduce the hunting bar concept (Photo / Soju-hanjan)
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Soju-hanjan
1F, No. 127, Section 1, Keelung Road, Taipei City
Monday–Thursday 17:30–01:00
Friday–Saturday 17:30–02:00
Closed on Sundays
2. GiliGili KOREA Bbq&Rice Korean Busan Tavern
GiliGili Busan Tavern has a fresh and clean style (Photo / GiliGili Busan Tavern)
Although GiliGili Busan Tavern looks like a café from the outside, it serves fiery Korean cuisine. The interior features a clean and stylish design, with Korean character walls and dried flower decorations. The space is filled with elements loved by women, making it super photogenic. As for the food, it offers Busan-style dishes that blend traditional flavors with Western-style presentation. The plating is especially thoughtfully done, perfectly matching taste with visuals—your food photos will look amazing no matter how you shoot them.
The interior of GiliGili Busan Tavern is uniquely decorated (Photo / GiliGili Busan Tavern)
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GiliGili Busan Tavern
No. 16, Tianjin Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Monday–Thursday 12:00–22:30
Friday–Saturday 12:00–00:00
Sunday 12:00–22:00
3. 9:01 AM. Brunch
9:01 AM offers its own unique take on Korean-style brunch (Photo / 9:01 AM)
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