✨ AI Visit Notes
開喜閣再來 (Kai Xi Ge Zai Lai) is an old-school seafood restaurant in Xindian. Fish tanks, ingredient displays, round tables and upstairs seating preserve the familiar feel of a group meal. From Sashimi and Clams with Loofah to Steamed Sea Bass and pork with shredded bamboo shoots, the table spans raw freshness, sweet broth, steamed tenderness and the depth of homestyle braising. Come for shared seafood with friends and family, rather than a delicate set meal for one.
● Sashimi
The cold platter feels substantial as soon as it arrives. Thick salmon slices show the fish's natural sweetness and springy texture. The oysters alongside are just as eye-catching. Rather than hiding behind complex sauces, it puts seafood flavor directly on the table. It is a good opening dish, using clean freshness to whet the appetite before stir-fries, steamed dishes and braises arrive.
● Clams with Loofah
Clams, white shrimp and oysters concentrate several kinds of seafood sweetness in a broth that has body without heaviness. The loofah absorbs it while keeping its own crisp sweetness and juicy tenderness, offering a refreshing change among raw seafood, fish and meat. Do not leave all the broth at the bottom—that is where seafood and loofah sweetness meet.
● Steamed Sea Bass and Pork with Shredded Bamboo Shoots
This heading covers two styles. Steamed Sea Bass arrives whole, with delicate, soft flesh. Careful steaming brings out the fish's own flavor without relying on thick sauce. Pork with shredded bamboo shoots is a homestyle Taiwanese sharing dish, pairing braised pork with crisp, sweet dried bamboo shoots for a steady, satisfying flavor. One supplies seafood freshness, the other substance—another reason this restaurant works best with a group.
With a group, open with Sashimi, use Clams with Loofah for broth and vegetables, then add Steamed Sea Bass and pork with shredded bamboo shoots for satisfying mains. If available, look out for Ha Si Crab Meat (哈斯蟹肉) as well. Ask about the day's seafood and portions first; do not assign everyone a share before confirming the dish exists that day.
- Location:新北市新店區北新路一段88巷1號, within walking distance of Xindian District Office (新店區公所站).
- Type:Seafood, sashimi, steamed fish and Taiwanese dishes for sharing.
- Highlights:Fish tanks, ingredient displays, round tables and upstairs seating create a familiar old-school seafood gathering.
- Good for:Family meals, friends sharing dishes and anyone who enjoys steamed fish, raw seafood and Taiwanese banquet-style food.
📌 Editor's Wrap-up
開喜閣再來 is not a delicate seafood display to finish silently alone. It calls for a round table, several dishes and people happy to share. Sashimi presents freshness directly, Clams with Loofah gathers seafood flavor into broth, and Steamed Sea Bass and pork with shredded bamboo shoots finish with delicacy and richness. Bring the right company and it becomes a gathering, rather than a solo battle with portion sizes.
