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Inside an old house on the tree-lined stretch of Zhongshan North Road is a visual feast of seafood. The restaurant's charm lies in the way it blends the precision of Japanese cooking with the quiet composure of the old building, plus a touch of freewheeling Fusion creativity. There is no need to dress in a sharp suit for an upscale ryotei: at approachable prices, you can watch the chefs at the counter use a torch with full concentration to release the aroma of fish oils. It is the kind of saved favorite that comes to mind first when you want to treat yourself without making your wallet cry.
● THE Spring 15-Piece Signature Nigiri Set
The fifteen pieces range from delicately sweet white fish to richly marbled cuts. Some are seared to draw out their oils, then accented with truffle, crab paste, roe, or other garnishes, lending traditional nigiri an extra touch of splendor. The vinegared rice has balanced firmness, and the set is ideal for indecisive diners. The actual fish depends on the day's delivery, so do not expect every visit to be a copy and paste.
● Mini Jewel Box
A wooden box holds scallop, sweet shrimp, minced salmon, and roe over rice, so every spoonful may combine different seafood. The roe bursts with savory salinity, while the scallop is silky and sweet. It may be called mini, but there is no shortage of toppings. It suits anyone who likes several textures in one bite—and it is certainly a dish that makes the phone reach the table first.
● Showstopper Oyster Platter (seven oysters)
Seven oysters arrive in a generous row, with firm flesh and a clean scent of seawater. Try them plain first, then add lemon juice and a little Tabasco to taste; acidity and heat brighten their freshness. Raw food carries individual health risks. Pregnant diners, people with weaker immune systems, and anyone advised against raw food should not force it.
● Garlic Butter Shrimp with Bread
The shrimp have a springy bite and soak up the garlic-butter sauce, while golden toast takes charge of wiping the pan clean. On a table dominated by chilled dishes, it provides warmth and a rich transition. The butter is not subtle, so share it rather than personally finishing all the bread after fifteen pieces of sushi.
Two diners can start by sharing the 15-piece set and Mini Jewel Box, then choose oysters or butter shrimp according to appetite. Book the counter if you want to watch the chefs work. If bringing a dog, be sure to confirm the rules in advance, and do not arrive right at the final seating time.
- Location:台北市中山區中山北路三段 23 號, on the tree-lined section of the Zhongshan shopping district.
- Type:Creative nigiri, seafood, oysters, and Japanese Fusion hot dishes.
- Highlights:Old-house counter, 15-piece set, Mini Jewel Box, and pet-friendly seating.
- Good for:Meals with friends, dates, and dining with a dog. Last seating is 20:30; check announcements for changes.
📌 Editor's Summary
THE·春 feels like an old house's calm shell filled with an exuberant passion for seafood. The fifteen-piece sushi set feels complete, the jewel box is piled with lively ingredients, the oyster platter takes a lavish approach, and Garlic Butter Shrimp with Bread adds a warm, aromatic chapter to all the chilled food. It does not require guests to sit rigidly upright, yet it never treats the cooking casually. When you want a dinner with friends to feel polished but do not want to whisper all evening as if you were in a meeting, Uncle thinks this flamboyant Fusion style of Japanese dining holds up the mood perfectly.
