✨ AI Visit Notes
The original Japanese skewer restaurant sits in an alley near Beitou Public Market. Sengoku-era décor and sake labels create the dim mood of a Japanese late-night diner. The grilling is systematic, with a broad selection of skewers and well-judged heat and sauce. It is a late-night refuge for unwinding after work over solid skewers and a drink with old friends.
● Wasabi Octopus
Wasabi Octopus combines chopped octopus, abundant onion and a house sauce. Springy octopus and crisp onion keep the textures lively. Acidity opens the palate before gentle wasabi heat arrives without masking the seafood. It works as a starter or saved between charcoal-grilled and fried dishes to reset the palate.
● Crispy Fried Chicken Cartilage
Crispy fried chicken cartilage is golden and fragrant outside, crisp but not hard within, with a little meatiness that releases more chicken aroma as you chew. The coating is already seasoned for savory layers; add the pepper salt on the plate if you want stronger flavor. Its portion suits sharing and makes a very snackable fried break between skewers.
● Mentaiko Chicken Thigh
Mentaiko Chicken Thigh uses chicken selected by the shop, firm and springy while retaining juices and aroma after charcoal grilling. Lightly torched mentaiko sauce covers the surface with smooth, concentrated savory flavor that does not feel excessive. It blends naturally with chicken and charcoal aroma, contrasting soft sauce with substantial thigh.
● Scallion Taiwanese Black Pig
Scallion Taiwanese Black Pig grills pork skewers until lightly crisp, then covers them with grated daikon and plenty of scallions. Pork fat, char and scallion pungency unfold together, while daikon brings clean sweetness back into balance. The bite is substantial yet refreshed by vegetables, suited to experiencing this Shipai shop’s charcoal style directly.
A party of two to four can start with Scallion Taiwanese Black Pig and Mentaiko Chicken Thigh for charcoal flavors, add crispy fried chicken cartilage for crunch, and keep Wasabi Octopus to refresh between bites. Each skewer order includes two sticks; use the table tool before sharing. Food arrives quickly, so ordering in rounds makes portions and table space easier to manage.
- Location:台北市北投區石牌路二段 68 巷 22 號 1 樓, about 5 minutes on foot from Shipai (石牌站).
- Type:Japanese izakaya, skewers, cold dishes and drinks with shared food.
- Features:Counter views of the grill, consistently cooked chicken skewers and QR Code ordering.
- Good for:Meals with friends, after-work gatherings and family sharing.
📌 Editor’s Wrap-Up
As the original shop, 蔦燒日式居酒屋-石牌店 (Niao Shao Rishi Jujiuwu Shipai Dian) maintains solid standards in skewer cooking and atmosphere. The mentaiko mayonnaise dish does become greasy and heavy toward the end. Still, dependable signatures such as scallion chicken skewers and handmade chicken meatballs keep it a capable late-night diner around Beitou. It suits tired souls who want to stop thinking after work, gnaw a couple of skewers properly and have a drink.
