By MOOK Scenic Spots & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
Yoshinoya has been in Taiwan for 28 years and has been particularly active in recent years, offering “izakaya-style” dining, “pub-style” eateries, and even “new lifestyle concept restaurants”. It has consistently earned recognition and support from Japan’s Yoshinoya Holdings Group. In late 2014, Yoshinoya Taiwan introduced the dining brand Don tei, operated under ARCMEAL, which is part of the same corporate group.On October 23, 2015, Don tei Taiwan’s flagship store will officially begin serving Taiwanese customers.
Choosing Taipei’s Zhongshan Metro Station as the site for its first branch, Don tei Don tei targeted the area’s high foot traffic and commercial potential to offer premium Japanese cuisine and service. (Image provided by Don tei Taiwan)
The origins of Don tei date back to 1990 in Maebashi City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It is a dining brand centered around premium hot pot and all-you-can-eat sukiyaki. It took nearly a year to introduce and prepare the brand in Taiwan, with an investment of over NT$30 million.
Don tei carefully selects four premium types of meat and insists on using vegetables that are delivered fresh daily from their place of origin. (Image provided by Don tei Taiwan)
With a philosophy of thoughtful, once-in-a-lifetime hospitality, Don tei aims to offer Taiwanese diners a perfect taste of Japan’s food culture. Juicy, generous cuts of premium beef are simply and authentically prepared to bring out the pure Japanese flavors of sukiyaki and premium hot pot. Embracing the Zen-like concept of emptiness and simplicity, Don tei provides the ultimate satisfying dining experience.
Don tei Taiwan’s flagship store is located in Taipei’s bustling Zhongshan business district, a hub for mid- to high-level office workers, tourists, and business travelers. It sits close to Exit 2 of Zhongshan Metro Station, covering over 100 ping (approx. 330 m²) with 90 seats, as well as two exclusive and private traditional Japanese tatami rooms. The restaurant specializes in premium hot pot and all-you-can-eat sukiyaki, offering four choices of premium meat—Australian Black Angus beef, American Prime-grade beef shoulder, finely marbled snowflake beef, and locally raised, high-quality pork. Four types of original broth are available. The restaurant insists on using vegetables delivered fresh daily from their place of origin, and offers up to 150 minutes of dining time per person. The all-you-can-eat (same table, same consumption) price ranges from NT$1,880 to NT$880 per person, while the drink-all-you-can package is NT$399 per person (includes 10 non-alcoholic and over 20 alcoholic beverages, all unlimited).
Grand opening press conference of Don tei. (Image provided by Don tei Taiwan)
Taiwanese people love hot pot, consuming about 300 million hot pots a year. Don tei stands apart from other local and international hot pot brands in Taiwan with its unique flavors, presentation, and its one-time-only hospitality service. It’s perfect for banquets or family gatherings of three generations. Don tei is expected to deliver a distinctive and premium dining experience to Taiwanese customers.
The opening promotion for Don tei Taiwan’s flagship store runs until December 6. (Image provided by Don tei Taiwan)
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