Galerie Shina Omakase

Set down a quiet lane in Ankang Village, Galerie Shina Omakase takes its name from a play on words: "Shina" for the restaurant and "Galerie," French for gallery, nodding to the art pieces displayed throughout the space. The concept joins a no-fixed-menu Japanese kitchen with rotating artwork, so the room doubles as both dining counter and exhibition space.

Chef Morita Nobuhisa has worked in Japanese cuisine in Taiwan for more than thirty years. He leads a team that includes a younger generation of Taiwanese cooks, combining his technical grounding and knowledge of ingredients with their contemporary approach to presentation. The stated aim is food that stays close to its original flavors while taking on a modern Japanese look.

Seating is counter-only, placing diners directly in front of the kitchen work. The restaurant is listed as English friendly, so reservations and menu explanations can be handled without a language barrier. It falls into the Luxury price tier, the highest bracket tracked for Taipei, though specific set-menu prices aren't published online.

The restaurant operates seven days a week on the same schedule: lunch from 12:00 to 14:00 and dinner from 18:00 to 22:00. There's no visible online booking system, so reservations go through a phone call or the contact page on the official site. Given the counter-only format and luxury tier, booking ahead is advisable, and confirming current pricing and any dress expectations directly with the restaurant is worthwhile before the visit.