I visited a Taiwanese restaurant right near the south exit of Nishi-Ogikubo Station. I had been curious about it for a long time, but this was my first time there. I ordered dumplings, spring rolls, stir-fried rice noodles, and squid balls. I'm still unsure how to read the characters after "Shinsekai." I regret not asking the staff about it, haha.

Check out other posts ▶︎ @agamogu New World Binlang Night This is a Taiwanese restaurant chosen as the second stop after Shinpo in Nishi-Ogikubo, Tokyo. Taiwanese cuisine has a street food vibe that makes it great for casual drinking, so I couldn’t help but choose it!! I’d love to visit Taiwan someday.... When I went, there were no other customers, so I selfishly requested the mapo tofu to be super spicy. I was thrilled because it had that numbing and spicy pepper flavor that I love....❣️ All the dishes were incredibly satisfying, but I was especially happy to drink Shaoxing wine from a teapot, which was a great touch. I’ll definitely go again!!! #Gourmet #GourmetGirl #FoodieFriends #FoodLover #foodstagram #FoodExploration #FoodieConnections #followme #instafood #TokyoGourmet

This was my second time visiting. My friend made the reservation! I couldn't read the kanji at all, so I was wondering if I was at the right place, haha. Since we had already eaten a lot, we focused on drinks this time. The interior and decor have a cute Taiwanese vibe. There are terrace seats, so it would be nice to drink outside too. ~ Order Summary ~ ◆ Spicy Mapo Tofu ¥990 I really wanted something spicy, so I asked the staff if it could be made spicier. They said they could definitely try! The staff were really kind. They also brought some extra chili as a side. It was numbing and spicy, just perfect! ◆ Fried Rice Noodles ¥990 The seasoning was great and really suited the drinks. Adding some chili here gave it a nice kick. ◆ Daikon Cake ¥700 Rather than being chewy, it had a plump texture, which was a new experience! It was thick and very filling. ◇ Shaoxing Wine Decanter ¥1,800 Since we were going to drink anyway, we got a decanter, haha! It was served in a kettle, but I wouldn’t have minded getting a bottle instead. The soda was ordered separately. There were so many dishes I wanted to try, so I’d love to visit again for a full meal next time. The all-you-can-drink option for ¥1,500 until 6:30 PM is a great deal! I’ll definitely go back. Thank you for the meal! ♩ ⋆ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⋆ ＼ Cheers around Tokyo! ／ I post about various food experiences regardless of genre ✍︎ Areas: Mainly Shibuya, Meguro, and Minato I appreciate follows and likes! ♡ ⋆ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ ⋆

I saw on Instagram something like, "Wait, is Hakata's Shinsekai Binrō no Yoru really in Nishiogikubo?" So, I checked it out since I was planning to drink in Nishiogikubo. It was still early, but the place was already filled with mostly female customers. The neon vibe makes it a cute little shop. This street is becoming home to a diverse range of bars now. Since I had other plans, I ordered light dishes: stir-fried bihun and black spring rolls. The black spring rolls were hot and crispy, a perfect match for beer. The bihun is great for snacking or as an accompaniment to a meal. I look forward to visiting again and enjoying it more leisurely.

This is a relatively new restaurant. In the Nishi-Ogikubo area, there has been an increase in new Taiwanese and Chinese places. Since it was our second stop, we ordered a few light dishes. The black spring rolls made me think they were burnt at first, but I guess that's just their color. They were crispy and delicious. The squid balls were small and round with great texture. The stir-fried rice noodles were said to be authentic, but what I know as rice noodles are usually thinner and more crumbly. These were thicker and had a chewy texture, almost like cellophane noodles, which I preferred. It was somewhat reminiscent of japchae, but it was my style. I think people will have mixed opinions on it, but compared to the many unique restaurants in Nishi-Ogikubo, this was a more traditional Taiwanese restaurant.

I visited this place located at the south exit of Nishiogikubo Station. The interior has a Taiwanese street food vibe. Inside, 80s pop cover songs are playing. I ordered "shumai," "spring rolls," and "lu rou fan." The spring rolls are crispy and delicious.

Near the south exit of Nishi-Ogikubo Station, just a minute's walk along Sakae Street, is a restaurant called "Shinsakai Binro no Yoru," which opened in October last year next to Suppin. I had been curious about it since before it opened, during its renovation, but I couldn't find the right moment to visit until today. I arrived at 5:30 PM, and there were already two women at a table near the entrance. Since I was alone, I considered sitting at the counter at the back, but the tall round stools worried me; if I fell, it would be problematic. So, I chose a two-person table at the back. Since it was my first visit, I decided to go with the most popular items listed at the top of the menu: ◇Authentic Water Dumplings (3 pieces for 350 yen) + extra cilantro (180 yen) ◇Taiwanese Black Spring Rolls (2 pieces for 450 yen) ◇Exquisite Handmade Shu Mai (3 pieces for 390 yen), along with a draft beer. Shortly after, my cold draft beer arrived! Taiwanese beer is definitely delicious!! It brings back memories of the place (*^^*), and on weekdays from 5 to 7 PM, there's a Happy Hour where it’s only 300 yen for beer (and 250 yen for highballs and sours). This is really great! About 7-8 minutes later, the black spring rolls were served! One minute later, the shu mai and water dumplings arrived as well. I was very curious about the black spring rolls because of the name, and when they were placed in front of me, I immediately thought, "Is this the black they mean?" When I tried to pick it up with chopsticks, it was a bit challenging, so I gently pressed it with the chopsticks, and it crunched. The menu describes them as crispy, and they are definitely crunchy. Finally managing to lift one, I looked at the other side, and it was even blacker! Laughing, I took a bite of the crunchy and very fragrant spring roll, which was stuffed with a soft filling predominantly made of vermicelli, and the aroma of spices spread pleasantly—unexpectedly delicious! For the water dumplings, as per the eating instructions, I placed a dumpling on a spoon, took a bite with cilantro on top at first. For the second one, I punctured the dumpling, added soy sauce and chili oil inside, and again took a bite with cilantro. It’s similar to how you eat soup dumplings, but these don’t contain as much soup; the skin is chewy, and the spiced meat filling is ample. The handmade shu mai was tightly packed with filling, seasoned with cumin and star anise, and tasted good. It was quite ordinary—normal deliciousness. Although, when considering it as authentic Taiwanese cuisine… while the spices were definitely present, the flavors can vary from place to place in Taiwan itself (^_^;). If asked whether I would come back, absolutely! I will definitely return‼️ Plus, there’s tasty Taiwanese beer to enjoy, and the Happy Hour with 90 minutes of all-you-can-drink for 1500 yen! ⊙(ˊᗜˋ*)⊙ The staff were also polite and left a good impression, and the prices are reasonable! Next time I visit, I’ll try other dishes as well. Thank you for the meal!

Dumplings, spring rolls, squid balls, radish cake, Lu Rou Fan (braised pork rice).

We visited a new restaurant with four people and were curious to try it out. The rice vermicelli was delicious.

I visited on a holiday around 7 PM and it was almost full. Overall, the cost-performance was good, and the food was delicious. Especially, the braised pork rice, spring rolls, and red mapo tofu were particularly tasty.

You absolutely have to try the fried rice vermicelli here! It had a unique texture and was delicious.