✨ AI Visit Snapshot
今朝酒居 (Jin Jhao Izakaya) sits in Qingpu near the Taoyuan Airport MRT A19 Taoyuan Sports Park area and follows the classic late-night izakaya route. The menu ranges from fried snacks and skewers to grilled dishes, staples, and drinks. Seasoning is generally steady, with solid fundamentals and several easy-to-eat items that work especially well with drinks and conversation.
● Truffle Fries
Truffle fries are a reliable opening move. The outside is fried crisp enough, and even without sauce there is a clear pepper-and-salt aroma, so they are not relying on the dip to do all the work. Truffle sauce adds another layer, giving the plate more variation. They are easy to put down first, share immediately, and nibble slowly while the conversation gets going.
● Fried Chicken CartilageThe fried chicken cartilage is cooked well, giving you a crisp exterior and the chew of cartilage underneath. The more you chew, the more aroma comes through. The portion has more presence than expected, and it is easy to eat plain; tartar sauce adds a smoother note. This is the kind of drinking snack that quietly disappears one bite after another.
● Steak SandwichThe Steak Sandwich is one of the more memorable staples. The toast is spread with garlic butter, then filled with char-grilled filet steak and house barbecue sauce, so the overall aroma is complete. The beef is cut into small pieces for easier eating and stays tender while retaining real meat texture rather than falling apart at the first bite. With the garlic butter in the toast, the sandwich has both weight and clearly layered aromas, making it a strong late-night main.
● Jin Jhao Tiger Mixed Skewer PlatterIf you do not want to choose skewers one by one, the Jin Jhao Tiger Mixed Skewer Platter makes things simple. It includes chicken, pork, and seafood: mentaiko chicken skewer, salt-grilled mid-wing, sauce-grilled chicken skin, salt-grilled chicken thigh skewer, pork-and-cherry-tomato skewer, cumin pork belly, pork-and-scallop skewer, and salt-grilled pork belly. The range feels complete. The sauce-grilled items in particular are controlled rather than excessive: savory enough without becoming harshly salty, so the whole platter goes easily with drinks.
● Mentaiko Yam
Mentaiko Yam is light but very likable. The yam keeps its crunch, giving each bite a clean snap, while the salty-savory mentaiko sauce immediately adds more depth. It is not a heavy dish, but it knows how to bring out both freshness and texture. On a table full of skewers and fried food, it is exactly the kind of plate that resets the pace.
At an izakaya like this, mixing fried dishes, skewers, and one or two lighter plates creates a more balanced rhythm. If drinks are the main plan, the menu also includes several plum wines and house mixes. If you want something easy-drinking, ask the staff for a recommendation.
- The location is near Taoyuan Airport MRT A19 Taoyuan Sports Park, convenient for the Qingpu area.
- The izakaya format is the main identity, with a full range of food and drinks suited to late-night meals and casual drinking.
- Worth noting: Truffle Fries, Fried Chicken Cartilage, Steak Sandwich, Jin Jhao Tiger Mixed Skewer Platter, and Mentaiko Yam.
- The room has a clear izakaya feel, with lighting that gives evening gatherings more atmosphere.
- It suits after-work hot food, friends meeting up, nearby office workers, and anyone looking for a late-night option in Qingpu.
📌 Editor’s take
Jin Jhao Izakaya fills a useful gap in Qingpu’s evening scene. Fried bites, skewers, staples, and drinks are all handled to a steady level, following a straightforward style that is easy to eat rather than showy. When you want somewhere to sit, eat slowly, have a drink, and let the late-night mood build, this is a place worth keeping on the list.
