By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Located near Taipei Metro Zhongshan Junior High School Station, “Kinsei Japanese Cuisine” has built up a large base of loyal customers and an excellent reputation over more than ten years. During weekdays at lunchtime, it’s a great choice for office workers and business professionals. At night and on weekends, it transforms into a food haven for gatherings, drinks, and family meals. Not only does it serve authentic Japanese cuisine, but it also offers creative and varied dishes that leave customers highly satisfied.
Exquisite and delicious dishes with thoughtful plating at Kinsei Japanese Cuisine. (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
The lunch sets at Kinsei Japanese Cuisine are very rich in variety. The lunch combos are well-received by nearby office workers and business people, featuring soup, main dish, steamed egg, and daily side dishes. Main options include chicken nuggets, pork cutlet, tempura, chirashi sushi, mackerel, ginger pork, and even beef...<、亲子N<、综合生鱼片N<饭，选择多样化！其中鲭鱼Xi烧酥炸鸡腿排定食相当受到顾客的喜爱，一次可以吃到鲭鱼的鲜美，还可吃到外酥内嫩的炸鸡腿排，口感令人一吃惊艳，是金泽的人气餐点之一。
Kinsei Japanese Cuisine’s lunch set “Grilled Mackerel & Crispy Fried Chicken Thigh Cutlet Combo.” (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
Popular menu items at Kinsei Japanese Cuisine also include beloved grilled skewers such as chicken thigh yakitori. Made with boneless whole chicken thighs, they offer the perfect tender texture with juicy meat that bursts with flavor in the mouth. The simple seasoning allows the chicken’s natural taste to shine.
A must-try grilled item at Kinsei Japanese Cuisine: “Chicken Thigh Skewers.” (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
Among the fried dishes, the fried shiso shrimp patties come highly recommended for first-time diners at Kinsei Japanese Cuisine. The aroma of shiso leaves blends perfectly with the savory taste of shrimp paste, creating a dish that is both approachable and full of surprises after frying. Though deep-fried, it also offers the freshness of vegetables and the umami of seafood — definitely worth trying.
A must-try fried item at Kinsei Japanese Cuisine: “Fried Shiso Shrimp Patties.” (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
Sushi and sashimi lovers will surely pay close attention to the quality of these dishes. Kinsei’s owner Hao says the restaurant uses the freshest seafood, and chefs prepare them in a way that highlights the natural flavors without overcooking or over-seasoning. The comprehensive selection of assorted sashimi and nigiri sushi emphasizes both quality and variety — every bite is full of umami. For hot pot fans, the mixed seafood hot pot is a lavish, must-order dish for group dining.
At Kinsei Japanese Cuisine, you can enjoy fresh and delicious “Assorted Nigiri Sushi” and “Assorted Sashimi.” (Photography by MOOK Scenic Spots Zhang Yingying)
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