SHAN CHUAN JAPANESE RESTAURANT (04) 2371-0111 1-139, WuQuan Road, 1F Hours:11:30 am-2 pm, 5-9:30 pm 10% service charge. Credit cards accepted.

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--By Niang Chen, translated by Cara Steenstra

Situated in the triangle created by WuQuan and LiuQuan West roads is the bright and inviting Shan Chuan Japanese Cuisine Restaurant. This restaurant brings a lively atmosphere to the LiuQuan canalside area whenever dusk sets in. Customers are often seen perched on the high stools in front of the bar, ordering barbecued fish and other appetizers as they sip beer and chat with the busy chefs behind the bar about life and other daily occurrences. New customers will also be pleased with the friendly service. Smoked Eel with Rice, Chicken and Egg with Rice, Beef with Rice and other rice dishes are priced between NT$90 and NT$180, and come with soup and an appetizer. For those who are indecisive or don't know what to order, set meals are worth trying. For NT$280, it includes a hand roll, salad, steamed egg, a fried dish, salmon with steamed rice, soup, a serving of fruit and a dessert. This not only provides a selection of almost 10 different styles of Japanese food, but also saves you the time and effort of ordering. The Smoked Mackerel is fat, juicy and sweet. The XiJing Barbequed Meat is the restaurant's pride, featuring tender meat that is neither too fat nor too lean. The Fried Shrimp are fried to a perfect texture and taste. The Katsuo and Onion Salad is a popular new dish that is also worth trying with its tasty flavors.