Taian

This is a Michelin three-star hotel in Osaka. The wagyu beef here is the most famous and is also its specialty. The appetizers include puffer fish sashimi, and the tofu soup is delicious. The soup is made with the original puffer fish soup.

Taian is a Japanese restaurant in Osaka with good value for money. What I like most about them is the fresh sea urchin, which is so delicious and melts in your mouth. The tempura is also fried crispy and is especially refreshing with vinegar. There is also a sashimi platter, which is generous in portion and fresh in ingredients. It tastes like the ocean. Very good!

Taian, located in Shibuya, is famous for its "Kaiseki Revolution that destroyed tradition." To enter, you need to go through the "paper lantern maze", pass the AR projected "Haiku Corridor", and finally arrive at the floating kitchen. Must-try experience: • "Molecular sea bass roe": alginate-shaped caviar that bursts with the sweetness of oysters from Aomori Prefecture when cracked • "Washi Bento Box": "Grilled eel liver" and "pickled lotus root" wrapped in edible washi paper, with a miniature haiku stamp hidden in each corner • "Chef's Improvisational Theater" (reservation required): Every Friday night, the chef grills "volcanic beef tongue" with a flamethrower and sings his own Japanese song in the flames ⚠️ Hidden etiquette: • Before taking your seat, you need to wash your hands with mountain spring water at the "Bamboo Hand Cleansing House" and receive a "Mustard Seal" • Give the store a "Ichigo Ichie" thank-you card to redeem "Tai'an Secret Plums", which are suitable for pairing with affordable oolong tea to enhance the flavor

Given the 2-star Michelin rating, I had high expectations, but it was nothing like similar kaiseiki restaurants I've been to in Tokyo and Kyoto. The bar is so high that the waiters have to reach over the customers to deliver the plates to the diners, rather than the chefs presenting each dish directly to the customers. The food was mediocre and the presentation was average. Although the grilled Kobe steak (2 slices) was delicious, they charge 2,000 yen more than the standard 14,000 yen, which I think is too expensive.

This is a very famous restaurant. As soon as I walked in, I enjoyed very warm and professional service. Each dish has a unique and rich taste. It is very good. I will patronize it next time.

The environment is unique and the price is cheap and affordable 【Environment】