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ZIGA ZAGA Restaurant Bar Club

By Josie Wu
Translated by Yvonne Chen

      Just as Taipei's Grand Hyatt Hotel is a leader in its field, the hotel's second-floor Ziga Zaga restaurant-bar-nightclub is also of world-class caliber.

World-renowned restaurant interior designer Tony Chi created the space in Ziga Zaga. Wooden paneling accented with silver and lilac, orange lighting, metallic beaded drapes hanging down from the ceiling, plus a crystal chandelier, together provide dazzling rays in the calm air. Fame Alley, a corridor by the window, has four different sized semi-open booths partitioned with translucent glass. These offer views of Taipei at night, as well as a sensual image of overlapping rays of light and figures.

     There are also two bars, six colorful box sofas with round tables, and several simple tables and benches. Anyone--regardless of age, status, and needs--will be able to find a corner that belongs to them.

      At mealtimes, Ziga Zaga imparts a different atmosphere compared to late nights. The lighting and music can transform the space and mood from a vivacious daytime Italian restaurant to elegant and romantic dinner hours, and then to a relaxing lounge saloon. Banal daytime pressures are released by the live performances of renowned bands, or music played by DJs.

Ziga Zaga offers rich, unique, and irresistible Italian dishes for lunch, dinner and late night snacks. Head Chef Kevin Chen recommends the Veal Ossobuco With Saffron Risotto And Gremolata (NT$840); for parties of two to four people, he recommends the Italian Appetizer (NT$690), and Dessert Eztravaganza (NT$640)--with a fragrant cup of coffee, martini, cocktail, red or white wine--to end the meal.

     This month marks one year since the remodeling of Ziga Zaga. For passion and chic, come and celebrate with Ziga Zaga.