About
Located on Zhongxiao East Road, Taipei, KITCHO offers authentic Edomae omakase kaiseki sushi. Opened in 2008, reservation-only, and has earned a Michelin star for eight consecutive years under a non-Japanese chef.
Cuisine Highlights
Chef Hsu Wen-chieh, with 20 years of experience, presents omakase kaiseki dishes including Edomae nigiri sushi, sashimi, and aburi sushi. Lunch NT$4,500-7,500, dinner NT$6,000-7,500+10%.
Ambiance
Minimalist Japanese style with counter seating, allowing guests to watch the chef’s craftsmanship up close, creating a focused and refined dining experience.
Occasions
Ideal for important anniversaries, business entertaining, or sushi connoisseurs seeking top-tier omakase.
- Address
- 忠孝東路四段181巷48號1樓
- Hours
- 12:00-14:30, 18:00-21:30 (Entry at 12:00-12:30 / 18:00-18:30)
- Signature Dishes
- Edo-mae omakase nigiri sushi (江戶前無菜單握壽司) · Kaiseki cuisine (割烹料理) · Sashimi (生魚片) · Aburi sushi (炙燒壽司)
- Chef
- 許文杰 (KITCHO head chef, 20 years of experience)
- Awards
- Michelin 1-star (2018-2025, eight consecutive years)
- Price/Person
- Lunch NT$4,500-7,500 / Dinner NT$6,000-7,500+10%
- Reservation
- Phone / EZTABLE online reservation
- Cuisine
- Omakase kaiseki sushi (無菜單割烹壽司)
- Notable
- Opened in 2008, fully reservation-based, awarded Michelin 1-star for 8 consecutive years by a non-Japanese head chef
Curation Context
Best for
Mood
Cuisine
Rating tier
★ 4.2 / 5 — High Standard (Top 30%) · Taipei · Japanese Omakase
