Yu Shan Ge in Taipei
1F, No. 14, Beiping E Rd, 02-2394-5155.
Beautifully appointed and decorated, upscale Yu Shan Ge restaurant aims for perfection in serving an accomplished and lovely vegetarian Kaiseki Cuisine. Dairy and egg products can be eliminated upon request. Black satin tablecloths and matching bibs are provided, probably because the well-to-do people who come here want to protect their expensive clothes. Presentations are stellar, with some items being enhanced by flowers, plants, or burl-wood platters.
In the interest of good health, no alcohol is served. For my drink, I chose orange juice.
Beautifully appointed and decorated, upscale Yu Shan Ge restaurant aims for perfection in serving an accomplished and lovely vegetarian Kaiseki Cuisine. Dairy and egg products can be eliminated upon request. Black satin tablecloths and matching bibs are provided, probably because the well-to-do people who come here want to protect their expensive clothes. Presentations are stellar, with some items being enhanced by flowers, plants, or burl-wood platters.
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| ordering from menu at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
In the interest of good health, no alcohol is served. For my drink, I chose orange juice.
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| orange juice at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
My set meal, which cost approximately US$65 and included nine courses,
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| menu at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
began with a finger bowl that looked good enough to eat,
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| finger bowl at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
and continued with:
1-creamy chestnut and red dates soup with truffle
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| chestnut-red dates soup at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
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| chestnut-red dates soup at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
2-elaborate cold appetizer plate decorated with konjac sashimi, yam, perilla, gingko berries, and various vegetable delicacies
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| appetizer plate at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
3-white sesame cashew balls with crispy lotus root batter
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| white sesame cashew balls at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
4-stewed green bamboo horn covered in miso sauce and fresh pine nuts
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| green bamboo horn at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
5-cup of vintage rice drinking vinegar mixed with herbs and red date
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| rice drinking vinegar at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
6-hericium mushroom filet (grilled, then baked) served with curry sauce, fresh seasonal vegetables, and boiled corn
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| hericium mushroom filet at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
7-rice ball with red yeast
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| hericium mushroom filet at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
8-herbal soup broth with fresh mushrooms, bamboo sprouts, and red dates
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| herbal soup broth at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
9-dessert with fresh fruit
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| dessert with fresh fruit at Yu Shan Ge in Taipei, Taiwan |
Someone in my group commented about how we were served too much food. I felt we were presented just the right amount and was impressed that such a refined vegetarian meal could be so filling, especially with no bread or alcohol. Overall, this was a divine dinner in lovely surroundings.
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images ©2016 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
images ©2016 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
The hubby would love this restaurant and the 9-course feast. I'm pretty sure that I'd enjoy the ambiance and presentation the most. That might be the prettiest finger bowl I've seen. Keep those reviews coming. Love your helpful guide.
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DeleteI would love to experience this restaurant: vegetarian and no alcohol sounds great and the presentation is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's all in the presentation - Such a fun way to dine leisurely with friends! Each of these courses is beautiful and I'd love to visit this restaurant. You have me thinking now about adding Taiwan to our list when we visit Asia next year!
ReplyDeleteLooks like it was a feast for all the senses! There attention to all the presentation really highlights the food.
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