【Monday Foodie Feature】Charcoal-Slow-Cooked Cuisine Reviving Authentic Japanese Flavors

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During the once-every-four-years exhilarating FIFA World Cup, Zhixing Zhongxiao (植炭忠孝) offers daily live broadcasts of matches starting at 00:00 (in a large-screen space), and opens late-night screenings during the Round of 16 to the Finals (for groups of 20 or more). A minimum spend of NT$600 can be fully redeemed against food and beverage. Additionally, special World Cup meal sets for one to three people are available, priced between NT$600 and NT$1,980, with reservations for groups of 20 or more open during the Round of 16 to the Finals.

Zhixing Slow-Fire Cuisine offers full-tableside charcoal grilling, with a rich menu including aged beef, handmade yakitori-style overnight-dried skewers, seafood, fried items, vegetables, salads, rice and soup dishes, as well as various sakes and beers. Item prices range from NT$80 to NT$1,900 (for wagyu grade 9+). Located in the competitive environment of East District’s numerous yakiniku restaurants, Zhixing aims to create a refined and unique dining impression through “a simple and rustic style, memorable cuisine, and deeply heartfelt service.”

Zhixing continues the concept of slow-fire cuisine by custom-designing a traditional Japanese-style primal charcoal grill, specializing in seafood overnight-dried skewers and premium aged beef. The space design incorporates minimalist elements such as concrete, metal, and wood, blending features reminiscent of Japan’s Edo-period streetscapes—like eaves and lampposts—to create an indoor ambiance of an open-air setting. The basement also features a large projection screen where diners can watch seasonal sports matches while enjoying their meals.