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究鶴餐館
Exit 3 · about 5 min walk

究鶴餐館

Tsiok-Hó
· 左營區
★ 4.8・1,926 reviews 127 views Closed now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“The rich garlic prawns with Koshihikari rice and the house pudding with caramel and sweet-salty cream give the set meals a memorable finish. Multiple sides, warm vegetables and soup are included, while the wood-and-plant interior suits a complete meal with friends or family.”

Garlic prawn set meal Frosted handmade desserts Wood-and-plant interior
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 凹子底站 · Aozihdi, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to change plans

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

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Alternate garlicky prawns with the side dishes

The middle of each prawn is peeled, leaving crisp, tender seafood coated in garlic sauce over springy Koshihikari rice. Chawanmushi, warm vegetables, side dishes and miso soup add different textures around the strongly flavored main.

02
Frosted cream connects two dessert textures

Crane Fist Pudding layers rich egg aroma, lightly bitter caramel and sweet-salty cream. The frosted mille crêpe builds thin crêpes around chocolate filling for a delicate, bittersweet texture with dairy richness.

03
Chinese flavors arranged as a set-meal table

Tsiok-Hó, part of Senda Dining International, develops set meals and hot pots that package Taiwanese and Chinese flavors into a complete meal. Wood, greenery and soft lighting give friends and families a comfortable place to gather.

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High visibility built on more than 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.8 stars from 1,926 reviews, a straightforward indication of popularity for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
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Garlic Prawn Rice Set MetroBites visit photo

Garlic Prawn Rice Set

The middle sections of the prawns are peeled, leaving crisp, tender flesh coated in a rich garlic sauce over springy Koshihikari rice. Chawanmushi, warm vegetables, light side dishes and miso soup provide gentler contrasts around the bold main.

Sauce-Grilled Steak Donburi Set MetroBites visit photo

Sauce-Grilled Steak Donburi Set

Thick beef has a springy, tender bite and a light grilled-sauce aroma, while onion and scallion add crisp pungency. Mixing the onsen egg into the sauced rice makes the bowl smoother and rounds out the savory beef.

Crane Fist Pudding MetroBites visit photo

Crane Fist Pudding

The house-made pudding is thick yet soft and dense, with a clear egg aroma. Special caramel brings toffee-like sweetness and a lightly bitter finish, while the sweet-salty cream on top adds a smooth dairy note.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Taste the steak donburi first, then mix in the egg

Taste the beef and sauced rice first, then break the onsen egg and mix it into the remaining rice. Comparing the savory grilled sauce before and after the silky egg makes the change in texture clearer.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Visit Snapshot

Tsiok-Hó is beside Longhua Market on Fuguo Road in Zuoying, Kaohsiung. Its forest-inspired modern Japanese interior frames set meals, donburi, hot pots and handmade desserts. Dark wood, greenery and soft lighting keep gatherings relaxed, while the menu moves from garlic prawns and sauce-grilled steak to pudding and mille crêpe, giving both the savory meal and the finish a complete arc.

Dining room and atmosphere:Dark wood and large glass panels create a calm first impression outside; inside, green plants sit among warm lighting and clean lines. The modern Japanese design avoids excessive decoration, while table spacing and circulation leave enough comfort for gathering. Tableware, wooden trays and food colors stay visually consistent. Seating ranges from small tables to spaces for larger groups, making it easy for two diners or a family party to work through a full set meal at an unhurried pace.
Location and dining notes:The restaurant is at 高雄市左營區富國路98號, right beside Longhua Market, within walking distance of Aozihdi (凹子底站) or the LRT Xinshang Elementary School stop. It is popular and can fill at busy times, so groups may want to reserve. Set meals include rice, chawanmushi, vegetables, soup and other sides. If you still want a handmade dessert afterward, sharing among the table gives the savory meal a gentler finish.
● Garlic Prawn Rice Set

The Garlic Prawn Rice Set covers Koshihikari rice with prawns whose middle sections have already been peeled for easier eating. The flesh is crisp, tender and naturally sweet, coated in a rich garlic sauce, while the rice underneath absorbs garlic and a little oil yet keeps its springy grain. A wooden tray also brings chawanmushi, warm vegetables, refreshing sides and miso soup, letting you switch away from the bold main and keeping both portion and texture nicely complete.究鶴餐館 (Tsiok-Hó) visit photo

● Sauce-Grilled Steak Donburi Set

The Sauce-Grilled Steak Donburi Set lays thick pieces of beef over rice. The meat has a springy, tender bite with a light grilled-sauce aroma, while an onsen egg in the center helps bind the bowl into a smoother whole. Break the yolk and mix it into the sauced rice and the savoriness becomes rounder; onion and scallion add crisp pungency so the beef never feels heavy all the way through. It is a direct choice for anyone who likes substantial bites of meat but still wants vegetables and sides for contrast.究鶴餐館 (Tsiok-Hó) visit photo

● Crane Fist Pudding

Crane Fist Pudding is a house-made signature finish. It looks thick and substantial, yet the spoon reveals a soft, dense texture. The pudding has a clear egg aroma; special caramel adds a toffee-like sweetness and lightly bitter finish, while sweet-salty cream on top brings smooth dairy richness. Together, the three do not collapse into simple sweetness—the caramel, egg and cream stay distinct, making the dessert especially appealing after a strongly flavored donburi.究鶴餐館 (Tsiok-Hó) visit photo

● Frosted Mille Crêpe

The Frosted Mille Crêpe shows neat layers in the cut face, with thin crêpes and chocolate filling creating a delicate, dense texture. The chocolate is rich and bittersweet, while the cream on top brings dairy aroma and lightness, so each forkful has cocoa depth without feeling dry or heavy. Pair it slowly with unsweetened tea, or share it alongside the Crane Fist Pudding to compare two completely different textures in one dessert course.

雪霜千層蛋糕原圖
Uncle’s line: Let garlic open the appetite with the main course, then hand the ending to pudding and mille crêpe. That is when a gathering feels properly finished.
💡 Ordering note

Seafood lovers can choose the Garlic Prawn Rice Set, while meat lovers can start with the Sauce-Grilled Steak Donburi Set; two diners swapping a few bites can compare garlic richness with grilled sauce. Since both mains come with multiple sides, taste the original flavors first, then mix in sauce or the onsen egg to make the layers clearer. For dessert, pair the smooth Crane Fist Pudding with the denser Frosted Mille Crêpe. Even shared by four, the finish should not feel too heavy.

  • Location:高雄市左營區富國路98號, beside Longhua Market.
  • Type:Modern Japanese-style set meals, donburi, hot pots and handmade desserts.
  • Recommended:Garlic Prawn Rice Set, Sauce-Grilled Steak Donburi Set, Crane Fist Pudding, Frosted Mille Crêpe.
  • Highlights:Forest-inspired wood interior, complete set-meal sides, and recognizable savory dishes and desserts.
  • Best for:Gatherings with friends, family meals, and diners who enjoy seafood or meat set meals.

📌 Editor’s Summary

Tsiok-Hó is not just a restaurant with a forest-inspired interior; the table also has a clear progression from mains to dessert. The Garlic Prawn Rice Set combines crisp prawns, garlic sauce and springy rice, while the Sauce-Grilled Steak Donburi Set adds thick beef, onsen egg and pungent vegetables for fullness. Crane Fist Pudding is smooth and egg-rich, while the Frosted Mille Crêpe is delicate and bittersweet. For a comfortable, varied gathering in Zuoying, it is an easy place to keep on the list.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
81357台灣高雄市左營區新上里富國路98號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

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凹子底站 · Aozihdi
Exit 3 · about 5 min walk · about 388 m
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Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 6 min walk · about 413 m
Walking About 5 min from Exit 3 · about 388 m
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