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Daisho Izagaya 33-58, MinZu Road, Hsinchu City (03) 523-0055 Hours: 6 pm-1 am Credit Cards not accepted. Smoking is allowed. Parking available nearby.

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--By Kristy Liu Translated by Cara Steenstra

Daisho Izagaya, situated on a lane in the bar area near the Sol Hotel, is a great place to share a few warm sakes and authentic Japanese food with friends. The chefs here have over ten years of culinary experience in Japan, so the food is authentic -- so much so that most of the customers are Japanese. Dining in this small restaurant surrounded by Japanese people makes you feel as if you have been transported abroad. They serve sashimi, seafood, tsukemono (Pickled Vegetables), salad, tempura, as well as barbequed dishes, sushi, hand rolls, soup and alcoholic beverages -- all priced between NT$80 and NT$320. Whenever you go to a Japanese restaurant, sashimi is a must-have, and the sashimi here is definitely unforgettable. It doesn't matter which type of fish you pick, they are all very fresh, and when combined with the sauces, all have that wonderful melt-in-your-mouth sensation. You will also find other popular dishes such as salad, clam and garlic soup, oyster pancakes among others. Finally, enjoy a bottle of smooth sake for the final touch. Although smoking is allowed at Daisho Izagaya, the owner has installed a very good ventilation system for the benefit of non-smokers.