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Chi You Teppanyaki|Taiwanese-Style Teppanyaki in Shilin Night Market

A plate of grilled meat pieces with garlic, served on aluminum foil, accompanied by a bowl of white rice, a cup of tea, and a plate of stir-fried bean sprouts and cabbage.

Overview

Chi You Teppanyaki (喫尤平價鐵板燒) is an budget Taiwanese teppanyaki restaurant by Cixian Temple at Shilin Night Market, Taipei. It is a good opportunity for travelers who want to experience Taiwanese-style teppanyaki (台式鐵板燒), where meat, seafood, and vegetables are cooked to order on a hot iron griddle.

The restaurant keeps its prices relatively affordable and is especially popular with local college students and Japanese and Korean tourists. Meals are filling, with self-service rice, soup, and drinks included.

It is also a practical stop for families — You can feed the kids a full meal here first, then head out to explore the night market without worrying about finding another proper dinner.


General Info

Name : Chi You Teppanyaki (喫尤平價鐵板燒)

Location : LINK

Type : Restaurant

Price : NT $200 – NT $450 per person

  • 10% service charge : No

Menu : 

Chinese (Traditional) : ✅

English : ✅

Japanese : ✅

Korean : ✅

Payment : 

Cash : ✅ 

Credit Card : ✅ 

Atmosphere : ⭐⭐⭐

Cleanliness : ⭐⭐⭐

Dining Options : 

  • Vegan : ❌
  • Vegetarian : ❌
  • Pescatarian : ✅

How to Order

(1) Enter the shop. The staff will seat you and give you a menu

(2) The staff will come back to take your order. Tell them what you would like

(4) The teppanyaki chef will prepare your food right in front of you

(5) Pay at the counter after you finish eating


Sean’s Review

A modern restaurant kitchen featuring a chef in a white outfit and hat, preparing food at a stainless steel counter. Bright red and blue lighting illuminates the kitchen, with red stools lining the bar. A neon sign reading 'STEAK' is visible at the entrance, which opens to a street view with another stall.

The restaurant is spacious and clean, with a simple interior design that still feels stylish

A lively restaurant scene featuring a chef in a white uniform and hat cooking at a counter, with colorful lighting in the background. Diners, including a group of four, are enjoying their meals at a table filled with various dishes and drinks.

Every teppanyaki chef here is dressed in a professional uniform, giving the restaurant a polished and well-organized feel

A plate of grilled beef pieces and peanuts, accompanied by a bowl of soup, a serving of white rice, and a plate of stir-fried vegetables with chicken in a restaurant setting.

Overall, I found the food fairly average, but the service is impressively fast and the dishes come out fast as well. This makes it a convenient choice for parents with young children who want a quick and easy meal

A chef in a white uniform and hat prepares food at a commercial kitchen, chopping vegetables on a metal surface with colorful LED lights in the background.

In many Western countries, teppanyaki chefs often entertain diners with cooking tricks and performances. In Taiwan, however, teppanyaki is usually much more straightforward — the chef simply cooks your meal in front of you and serves it


1st visit :

September 10th, 2026 : Main Course – Fillet Steak

A plate of grilled meat served with sliced garlic, a bowl of white rice, a cup of tea, and a side of mixed sautéed vegetables.

Main Course – Fillet Steak

I really think the food itself is fairly average, but considering the comfortable dining environment and affordable prices, I honestly have very little to complain about.

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