Ishizen is a surprising little Japanese hot pot restaurant located in the fringe of the Sin Yi District. The chef is an actually Japanese and a direct descendant of a famous chef family line. The chef's grandfather was the founder of sumo wrestler hot pots and his father was a famous french chef lauded by the Japanese royal family. By some twist of fate, the owner married a Taiwanese woman and ended up bringing his family recipes to Taiwan and serves authentic Japanese food to the people here. The standard hot pot set consists of many types of seafood, slices of red meat, and plenty of vegetables. They use the most high quality ingredients, their salmon and scallops are sashimi grade, so the high price is warranted. The soup base is also very special. They use white beans fermented for a year as the base of the broth, and they also place a few secret spices including red peppers. However, the meal will be rather light in flavor in comparison to spicy Taiwanese hotpots, but you can defintitely taste the freshness and the raw unadulterated flavors of their ingredients with their style of soup base and condiments. Ishizen is worth a visit for a unique Japanese hot pot experience in Taipei.
Address: 台北市基隆路一段428號
Address: 台北市基隆路一段428號
Phone #: 02-8780-2836
Business Hours: 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:30
Website: http://www.ishizen.com.tw/
Accepts Credit Cards: yes
Accepts Credit Cards: yes
Price Range: $$$$
Attire: casual
Good for kids: yes
Waiter Service: yes
Outdoor seating: no
Alcohol: yes
Rating
Food Quality: 4.5 out of 5
Decor: 3 out of 5
Service: 3 out of 5
Overall: 3.5 out of 5
Final Thought: Authentic Japanese Sumo Wrestler Hot Pot
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