Yutian Trading Company / The Aroma of Traditional Kaiseki Cuisine from Old Residences, Indulge in Grilled Eel and Experience the Charm of "Menu Presentation"

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On Lanqing Street in Chiayi, at the corner of a two-unit traditional house, the enticing scent of rare Japanese kaiseki cuisine in Taiwan fills the air, along with its unique "menu presentation" service, awaiting the arrival of every culinary enthusiast who appreciates Japanese cuisine.
For those of us in Taiwan, tasting authentic Japanese kaiseki cuisine often feels like a distant dream unless we make a special trip to Japan. However, at the intersection of Lanqing Street and Zhongyi Street in Chiayi City, there is a reservation-only kaiseki restaurant named "Yutian Trading Company" that provides a sense of belonging for all Japanese food enthusiasts. Yutian Trading Company is located in a nearly 80-year-old wooden duplex and is a culmination of the years of Japanese culinary experience of owner Lin Jun-cheng and his wife, Chen Ming-yuan. Combining traditional Japanese cooking techniques with local Taiwanese ingredients, along with their unique "menu presentation" service, they have injected a refreshing culinary landscape into Chiayi.
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