台湾料理 千 at Harajuku, Tokyo

Underground Taiwanese restaurant in Jingumae serving mapo tofu, lu rou rice and hearty classics.

Taiwanese Sen is a charming Taiwanese restaurant tucked into a basement space in Jingumae, a short walk from both Harajuku and Meiji Jingumae stations. It has built a loyal following for its comforting, home-style Taiwanese cooking, with signature dishes including a richly spiced mapo tofu, hearty lu rou rice and fried rice packed with vegetables and egg. The menu offers lunch sets with soup and pickles, alongside a full dinner spread of a la carte dishes that evoke the feel of a traditional Taiwanese eatery. Seating is available for around forty guests in a quiet, relaxed dining room, and the restaurant welcomes both walk-ins and reservations for weekday lunches and evening service. For an unpretentious, satisfying taste of Taiwan in the Harajuku neighbourhood, Sen is a dependable and warmly welcoming choice. Its honest, flavourful cooking and cosy underground setting make it a favourite for anyone craving comforting Taiwanese fare.