Freshly caught seafood and ingredients flown in from Japan!! Tainan’s popular Japanese izakaya

Text and photos bymimi Han

Speaking of this 【Jule Carbon Grill Izakaya】, I can say I’ve watched it "grow up"! It used to be a small izakaya, and business was already very good back then. My colleagues and I often came here for meals. Around last year, it was rebuilt into its current stylish and elegant form, with a much more comfortable atmosphere. The main dishes still maintain a high standard, and both Japanese chefs are still working here.

【Jule Carbon Grill Izakaya】 is located at the end of Minsheng Road in Tainan, near the canal. Because of its authentic taste, many ingredients, seasonings, and even tableware... are flown in from Japan. It’s not only loved by locals but also attracts many Japanese customers, which is quite impressive.

The original shop was just next door. I remember it was a very small space with an older look, and it got crowded when there were many people. Compared to before, the new shop’s environment is really much better. There’s a banner hanging in the store awarded by the Kyoto Prefecture Tea Association in Japan for "Uji Tea," indicating that the shop uses only top-grade matcha from Uji, Japan—an officially certified label.

Now, check in at their fan page and you’ll get a creative little gift from Japan. In October, they’re giving out happiness-knot washi paper charms, and the small fans from September that haven’t all been given away yet are also pretty. (But this event is limited to lunch—remember to come by for a set meal XD)

I really love the open counter seating in Japanese restaurants, especially watching the chefs cook with such focus. The shop has two Japanese chefs, both of whom have been serving here since the early days.

At the stair corner leading to the second floor, the owl and carp streamer decorations are super cute XD. It’s said that every decoration in Jule is a personal collection flown in from Japan by the owner, like the adorable tanuki pottery pieces in the store—they’re representative works of Shigaraki ware~

The second-floor space is also very spacious and comfortable, with large tables for group use—perfect for company dinners or family gatherings. I didn’t notice it at the time, but looking at the photos later, I realized the little stools by the tables are shaped like torii gates @@"

Even the tableware used in the shop is amazing—like Shigaraki-yaki bowls and plates from Shiga Prefecture, lacquered chopsticks from Fukui Prefecture... You can tell the owner really wants to recreate the same dining atmosphere as in Japan!!

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At the back of the first floor, there’s also a beautiful bar counter, perfect for coming by for a drink in the evening.

【Jule Carbon Grill Izakaya】 offers a wide variety of dishes, from à la carte options to multi-person banquet dishes, and also features many lunch set meals to choose from, such as classic pork cutlets, shrimp tempura, grilled chicken thigh N<饭、鳗鱼N<饭、综合握寿司...都很受欢迎；另外也有外带便当服务，价位从150、200、350、450都有。

Lunch sets come with add-ons for drinks and desserts—you can pay an extra 55 NT$ to choose a 70 NT$ drink or dessert.

Thick-cut Pork Cutlet Set (250 NT$): The main dish, the pork cutlet, is thick and great—crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with firm meat texture that isn’t dry or tough at all. Served with a bowl of rice, chikuzenni, Japanese salad, steamed egg custard, and miso soup—all delicious!!

Grilled Chicken Thigh N<饭定食(250元)，原本以为每组定食的附餐都一样，结果这份定食搭配的竟然还有炸虾野菜天妇罗，鸡腿肉烤的甜美多汁，带甜的口感让人喜欢，碗里的腌黄瓜和姜也都很好吃。我是感觉这样好味道的定食和用餐环境，250元真的挺实惠。

Cheese Mentaiko Baked Potato (200 NT$): The potato is super creamy, and every bite clearly brings out the umami of the mentaiko. Paired with savory, smooth cheese, it’s pretty tasty—I’d recommend a few friends sharing one—it’s even more delicious in small portions.

Kansai-ya Okonomiyaki (220 NT$): This okonomiyaki really tastes authentically Japanese!! Later I found out the main ingredients are flown in from Japan. Wow!! It even comes with two little spatulas, and the way you eat it is very Kansai-style too~

If you love sashimi, Jule’s mixed sashimi set is also very appealing!! Served in a wooden box with crushed ice underneath to keep it fresh—a whole big box that’s super satisfying. OS: Seriously, is eating this for lunch too much!? Judge, yesterday I had a 50 NT$ bento, today I’m switching to this @@?

And it’s made with fish caught that very day, the freshness is unbeatable, and the slices are generously thick—those kinds of bites that give you real satisfaction. When I saw my favorite salmon, no matter whose plate it was, I had to try a piece—it’s just so incredibly sweet and fresh!!

Mixed Nigiri Sushi Set (380 NT$): Having this for lunch looks pretty impressive too!! The plate has seven different kinds of nigiri sushi, each with its own unique sweet and fresh flavor. The vinegared rice isn’t soft—it’s great, and paired with the side dishes, it’s enough to make a full meal without being too heavy.

Mmm!! No matter what kind of sashimi it is, the first thing I pick is always the salmon. Every time I see its orange sheen and texture, my mouth just waters uncontrollably XDD

Lunch add-ons: Roselle tea (55 NT$) and Uji ice matcha (65 NT$). The roselle tea is slightly sour, refreshing and appetizing, while the Uji matcha here is amazing—pure Japanese flavor with a very rich aroma. Matcha lovers, don’t miss it.

As autumn and winter arrive, there are also Japanese horse sashimi | ... can be ordered here too. Here you can enjoy two of your favorite foods in one go—this meal is totally satisfying.

Sweet dessert series: Pearl matcha lemon tofu pudding (70 NT$). The serving container is super cute. Later I found out the shop uses Anping Tongji Tofu Pudding—no wonder the overall texture is great, plus the matcha jelly, pearls... I finished it quickly.

I’ve been to Jule Izakaya God knows how many times now, probably 5–6 times @@". The resident chefs haven’t changed, so the taste hasn’t altered before or after the renovation—in fact, the menu has even expanded. The lunch sets are also great, perfect for those who want something more refined~

Jule Carbon Grill Izakaya
Address: No. 479, Section 2, Minsheng Road, West Central District, Tainan City
Phone: 06-2285519
Hours: 11:30–14:30; 17:30–23:00
FB Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/jyuraku

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