Want to get some sushi in Taipei, you’re at the right place.
If you haven’t noticed already, Taiwanese culture is heavily influenced by Japan. It can be traced back to the era when our country is colonized by Japan. But even after decades, Taiwanese are weirdly fond of Japanese culture, and food especially!
We have visited Japan for more than 10 times combined by now! 80% of my Taiwanese friends or family have been there at least once. Many more, including our family, visit almost annually. Taiwan also donates a disproportionate amount to Japan whenever they suffer from heavy typhoon or earthquake destruction.
We love Japan too much. This is why you can find so many sushi restaurants in Taiwan. The market is huge!
Growing up in Taiwan, we had tried countless sushi restaurants all over the country. Surrounded by ocean, we are never unfamiliar to seafood. The great news is the number of sushi restaurants in Taipei has been steadily growing. In this post, we want to list out our recommendation to you. It’s never a bad idea to switch up your palette from Taiwanese street food to some fresh sushi every once a while!
High Value Casual Sushi in Taipei
If you want to enjoy fresh tasty sushi in Taipei without breaking the bank, we totally get you. In this section, we will list out our favorite sushi restaurants in Taipei that will give you the best bang for you buck!
Coba Sushi 小林英夫
Source: Coba Sushi FB Page
Coba Sushi is a great choice for a casual date or a group dinner. They offer reasonably priced set menus starting at around NT$1200 for two people, making it a great option for couples. For larger groups or family gatherings, there are set menus around NT$2100, which works out to be about NT$500-600 per person.
One of their most popular dishes is the five-piece appetizer, featuring fresh shrimp, burdock root, pickled radish, abalone, and tamago. It’s a light and refreshing way to start your meal. If you’re a sushi lover, you’ll definitely want to try their signature dishes like the mintyako seared salmon and the fin tuna. The fin tuna is especially popular, with its rich, fatty texture and melt-in-your-mouth flavor. And don’t forget to try their 10-piece assorted sushi platter for a truly satisfying meal.
Joy Sushi 樂在鮨中
Source: Joy Sushi FB Page
Located near Zhongshan Elementary School Station, “Enjoy Your Sushi” is another affordable sushi bar. Most of their ingredients are directly imported from Japan. They offer a variety of sushi sets starting from NT$800 for an 8-piece set.
We highly recommend the red sea bream from Wakayama and the greenling from Kagoshima. If you’re feeling a bit more luxurious, they also offer a 16-course omakase menu for NT$2600. It’s a great place to treat yourself to a delicious and authentic Japanese dining experience!
Shirakawago 合掌村
📍 Huashan store Google Maps, Zhongxiao store Google Maps
Source: Shirakawago FB Page
When it comes to delicious food near Shandao Temple Station and Huashan Market, you can’t miss Shirakawago. Just like the famous Fu Hang Soy Bean Milk, Shirakawago is a popular spot for fresh sashimi, nigiri sushi, and donburi bowls. The owner personally selects the freshest ingredients from the market every day. Besides the must-try three-piece, nine-piece sushi combo,
We personally love the three-color seafood donburi. With grilled salmon, mackerel, squid, sea urchin, and scallops all in one bowl, it’s a seafood lover’s dream come true. If you’re worried about the wait at the Huashan branch, they’ve recently opened a second location in Zhongxiao!
Sushi Dad 壽司爸
Source: Sushi Dad FB Page
Sushi Dad, located in the Da’an District of Taipei, is a popular Japanese restaurant known for its high-quality ingredients and affordable prices. It’s easily accessible, just a 5-minute walk from the MRT Liu Zhang Li Station.
Sushi Dad offers a variety of dishes, including fresh chirashi (sashimi bowls) and cooked rice bowls. Prices range from NTD$220 to 450 , making it a great choice for budget-conscious diners.
A popular choice among customers is the “Halibut and Conger Eel Bowl.” This dish features tender grilled halibut and conger eel, served over a bed of rice. Another popular option is the “Scallop and Squid Bowl,” which includes fresh scallops, squid, and shrimp roe.
The Spring
📍Xinyi Store Google Maps, Songshan Store Google Maps
Source: The Spring FB Page
With stores in Xingyi, Zhongshan and Liu Zhang li, “The Spring” is a super affordable Japanese restaurant that’s a lifesaver for office workers in the area. With a 10-piece sushi set for only NT$390, including delicious options like angel shrimp and squid, it’s a fantastic deal. If you’re on a budget, the “Small Budget Seafood Donburi” is just NT$190. And for seafood lovers, the “Big Fatty Seafood Treasure Box” is a must-try. It’s so generous that you can easily share it with a friend.
If you are planning to visit Xingyi, we have a super detailed Taipei 101 food guide that tells you which floor to go to!
Sunway Sushi
We wrote about Sunway Sushi in our Longshan Temple food post! After visiting Longshan temple, checkout the high value sushi place that has palm sized salmon sashimi!
Conveyor Belt Sushi in Taipei
Source: GQ Taiwan
If you don”t know already, conveyor belt sushi restaurants are a unique and fun way to enjoy sushi. We loved them so much when we were kids.
A long, moving belt carries small plates of sushi past diners, who can simply grab what they want. Each plate is color-coded, with different colors representing different prices. After you’ve finished eating, you stack the empty plates on your table. At the end of your meal, the server will count the plates to calculate your bill. It’s a casual and efficient way to enjoy a delicious meal!
KURA SUSHI 藏壽司
Source: Kurasushi Taiwan FB Page
Kura Sushi is one of the most popular conveyor belt sushi restaurant from Osaka. With a total of 56 branches across Taiwan, Kura Sushi has become a favorite among locals, especially for its unique feature of getting to play a gachapon (toy capsule machine) after finishing a certain number of plates.
Their most popular dishes include various salmon options like grilled teriyaki salmon, grilled cheese salmon, and grilled mentaiko salmon. Other fan favorites are grilled cheese pork belly, grilled cheese shrimp, tamago (egg omelette), ebi tempura maki (deep-fried shrimp tempura wrapped in nori), and sukiyaki beef nigiri.
One of the most budget-friendly and customizable items is the ebi tempura maki. For just $40, you get a whole shrimp and can add your favorite toppings like yuzu vinegar, wasabi, and soy sauce to create your own unique flavor combination.
Sushiro 壽司郎
Source: Sushiro Taiwan FB Page
Sushiro is a popular Japanese conveyor belt sushi restaurant that has become a big hit in Taiwan. With 33 locations across the island, it’s easy to find one nearby.
One of the most popular dishes is the “Three Shrimp Combo.” This dish includes three different types of shrimp: regular shrimp, sweet shrimp, and red shrimp. It’s a great way to try a variety of delicious shrimp in one bite!
Another must-try is the “Popular Grilled Combo.” This combo includes grilled cheese shrimp, grilled cheese salmon belly, and grilled scallops. It’s a perfect choice for those who love grilled seafood.
Sushiro also offers a delicious side dish called “Chawanmushi.” It’s a savory steamed egg custard with shrimp, chicken, mushrooms, and scallops. It’s the perfect way to end your meal!
Hama Sushi
Source: Hama sushi Taiwan FB Page
Hama Sushi is a super popular Japanese sushi restaurant with over 400 locations in Japan. They’re famous for their affordable sushi, with most plates costing only $NTD 40. Besides sushi, they also offer a wide variety of other dishes like noodles, fried food, grilled items, and desserts. It’s a great place to go if you want a lot of options without spending a lot of money!
When you sit down, you’ll get a tablet to order your food. Each dish comes on a different colored plate so you can easily tell them apart. If you see something you like going by on the conveyor belt, you can also just grab it. The restaurant even provides three different types of soy sauce for you to try with your sushi. It’s a fun and easy way to enjoy delicious Japanese food!
Omakase (No Menu) in Taipei
Omakase is a special dining experience where you trust the chef to create a personalized menu for you. The chef selects the freshest ingredients and prepares a series of dishes, often surprising you with unique flavors and presentations. You don’t choose the dishes; instead, the chef decides what to serve based on their expertise and the availability of fresh ingredients. It’s a great way to try new things and appreciate the artistry of Japanese cuisine.
KITCHO 吉兆割烹壽司
📍 Google Maps Closed on Sundays. $NTD 5000-7000.
Source: Kitcho FB Page
Kitcho, a popular high end sushi restaurant near Zhongxiao Dunhua MRT station, has won a Michelin star for six years in a row! Chef A-Jie, the owner of the restaurant, is a big fan of Edomae-style sushi. He makes sure to get the freshest ingredients by ordering directly from Japan and even visiting the producers himself!
Kitcho is a small place with only 14 seats at the counter and a private room. Their meals are like a big adventure with over 22 different dishes, and the price changes depending on how special the ingredients are. Chef A-Jie also invites top sushi chefs from Japan to cook at his restaurant sometimes, so you can try real Japanese sushi right here in Taiwan!
Sushiyoshi Taipei 壽司芳
Source: Sushiyoshi Taipei FB Page
Sushiyoshi Taipei is a really special sushi restaurant! It won a Michelin star in 2023 and is part of a famous sushi group from Osaka. The chef, Hashimoto Kazuhiro, makes delicious sushi using traditional Japanese methods, but he also adds some fun and creative touches. They use special Western cooking ideas to make each dish a beautiful experience for your taste, sight, and smell.
They also have special menus that change with the seasons, like a big crab dish you can only eat in the fall. If you want to try some high end creative sushi, you should definitely visit Sushiyoshi Taipei!
Yun Sushi 允壽司
Source: Yun Sushi FB Page
Yun Sushi focus on using the freshest and most seasonal ingredients from both Taiwan and Japan. The best part is that they create a special menu just for you, so you can enjoy a unique dining experience. Even though the restaurant is near a busy MRT station, it’s hidden away in a quiet alley, making you feel like you’re eating at a friend’s house.
While the price for a meal starts at around $NTD4500, the food is absolutely worth it! You can expect to taste delicious seafood like asparagus with shrimp, sea urchin with red snapper, yellow croaker, yellowtail, grilled mullet roe with scallops, and so much more. It’s a great place to watch the chefs prepare your meal and enjoy the amazing flavors.
Ming Sushi 明壽司
Source: Ming Sushi FB Page
Ming Sushi is a very popular Japanese restaurant in Taipei that’s been around for over a decade. They’re known for their traditional Edomae-style sushi and were even awarded a Michelin star in 2020! The restaurant has a cozy atmosphere with a 10-seat sushi counter and a private room for 8 people.
The head chef, “Chef Ming,” is famous for using special techniques like aging, marinating, and smoking the fish to create unique flavors. Some of the most popular dishes include the Shaoxing wine sea urchin sweet shrimp and the shiso tuna handroll. What’s amazing is that even after winning a Michelin star, Ming Sushi hasn’t raised their prices very much, making it a great value for the money. In fact, it’s so popular that you might have to wait until next year to get a reservation!
Ken Anho 謙安和
Source: Ken Anho FB Page
Ken Anho is a special Japanese restaurant started by Chef Kazuhiro Wachi, who used to work at a famous restaurant called Silks Club. Chef Wachi learned how to cook from a very famous Japanese chef named Yuuki Kanda, who has been in the Michelin Guide’s three-star list for 10 years in a row!
Chef Wachi believes in using fresh, seasonal ingredients, and his cooking style is all about making the most of what’s available at the time. If you go for lunch, you can enjoy a delicious set menu with mainly sushi. But if you go for dinner, you can try a more traditional Japanese kaiseki meal.
Bonus Omasake Restaurants
We know a lot of these restaurants are super hard to reserve, so we listed out a couple more here for you. Including SASA 笹鮨, Sushi Ryu 鮨隆, Sushi Masuda 鮨增田, Sushi Nanami 鮨七海, Nomura Sushi 鮨野村, KOUMA日本料理小馬 and more!
Omasake Sushi Restaurants that are Impossible to Book
W know we already went over our omasake recommendations. However, there are some restaurants that are at a totally different level. Even we were not able to secure a change to try them out.
Have you ever wanted to try the best sushi in the world? Well, there are a few special sushi restaurants that are so popular, it’s almost impossible to get a table! The following three restaurants are all extremely exclusive and can only be reserved through connections!
That is to say you must know someone who is already a regular customer of the restaurant that is willing to refer you! In case you have those friends, we decide to list them out for your reference.
Source: LINE Today
Sushi Tenmoto 鮨天本
One of these places is called Sushi Tenmoto. The chef, who is from Fukuoka, Japan, only lets people who have been there before make reservations. He uses really fresh ingredients and is famous for his delicious eel sandwich and a special kind of sushi called “Matsumae sushi”.
Shoraku 匠樂割烹壽司
Another great restaurant is called Shoraku. The chef there is really humorous and makes sushi that’s perfect for people who don’t like to eat raw fish. He uses a mix of cooked and raw ingredients to make his dishes balanced and delicious.
Adachi 足立壽司
And finally, there’s Adachi Sushi. This is one of the most famous sushi restaurants in Taiwan. The chef is known for his skillful and perfect cuts. His dogged insistence on freshest and highest quality ingredients is never seen elsewhere.
After this post, you probably realize that we might secretly be crazy sushi lovers, which is not far from the truth. In Taiwan, we are fortunate to have a great selection of Japanese sushi. Being an island and surrounded by ocean definitely make fresh seafood a lot more accessible.
If you ever need a break from Taiwanese street food like beef noodle soup and braised pork rice, we believe you can find something refreshing among the best sushi restaurants in Taipei.
Love our What to Eat series, you can also find great seafood in Tamsui, Cijin Island, Orchid Island and Kenting Beach!
