Neko Zamurai

The authentic culinary delights of Japan can be found in a nostalgic alley of Taipei, where Neko Zamurai, a Japanese udon restaurant, is ready to surprise you.

The owner of Neko Zamurai brought back all the way from Japan not only the noodle-making skills but also a casual, intimate, familial atmosphere unique in those typical small restaurants of Tokyo with a long counter and a few small tables. Most restaurants tend to be located in densely populated areas where they will have greater exposure to consumer traffic, while Neko Zamurai decided to settle down somewhere far from the metro stations. There is nothing fancy in its interiors, but the cat-inspired decor can be seen everywhere in this tiny restaurant as the owner himself is a die-hard cat person.

Japanese food celebrates and highlights its pure and delicate flavors and is eaten in as natural a state as possible, as fresh as possible; Neko Zamurai brings out the best of it and creates a harmony between sweet and savory in its dishes. That little touch of soy sauce is the yin to fresh veggies’ sweet yang. The perfectly chewy, al dente noodles absorb the essence of its soup base and will surely tickle the taste buds of yours.

For Japanophiles and cat enthusiasts out there, Neko Zamurai is a place not to be missed.