JOHIN KAIKAN   778, HuiWen Road (04) 2255-8787, 2255-6161 Hours: 11:30 am-2:30 pm, 5 pm-9:30 pm

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Good news for food lovers in Taichung! The Jogoya Group has built a 3,000-ping, brand-new Japanese food heaven worth NT$400 million, and named it Johin Kaikan. On level one is the Kaiseki Cuisine Hall, with a la carte menu and set menus available. Red organza and the antique-style Chinese decor gives it a strong oriental flavor. Situated on the second floor is the festively decorated banquet hall. A fantastic venue for any kind of large gathering, the hall is adorned with colorful lighting. A fabulous selection of exquisite cuisine is on offer in the a la carte menu, including a choice of seafood appetizers, set meals, hot pots, barbequed items, broiled items, salads and sushi. The authentic dishes are prepared by Japanese chef Mr. Yada. The recommended "Long Men Zhen Pin" set menu, priced at NT$8,000, uses all the freshest seasonal ingredients. Abalone, Yukiba Crabs, lobsters and other seafood are air freighted all the way from Hokkaido, Japan and served fresh. Also available, at NT$800, is the very creative "Gourd (Hu-lu)" set menu. All kinds of delicious seafood ingredients are contained in a gourd like container, preserving all natural food flavors.

--By Uvia Chang, translated by Cara Steenstra