Kashoku
Yi'an, Taipei
Bar in Taipei, Taiwan
Book with PearlWhy go
Kashoku is a smart Da'an pick for a late date or small celebration when the goal is a focused cocktail stop rather than a full dinner plan. Cross-shop it with Room by Le Kief for a more concept-driven night, AJ's wine & bistro for wine-led pacing, The Public House if the group needs something more casual.
About Kashoku
Kashoku is a Taipei venue with late evening hours and a smart casual dress code. It is open Monday through Saturday from 8 PM to 1:30 AM and closed on Sunday, which makes it most relevant for plans that need a late-night window rather than an early-evening stop.
The clearest public recognition to note is its Tatler 2025 listing in Best Bars Asia-Pacific. For details such as menu format, seating setup, food offering, pricing, group logistics, check directly with the venue before planning an occasion around them.
Choose it for a late Taipei plan, not for a full dinner plan
Kashoku is best framed as a late Taipei bar option with set hours and smart casual dress. If the occasion needs a meal before or after, pair the planning with Our full Taipei restaurants guide. For a wider trip, the hotel decision can sit separately in Our full Taipei hotels guide, while broader drinking options live in Our full Taipei bars guide.
For comparison, AJ's wine & bistro is another option to consider if a different pacing or setting sounds more useful for the evening. Other Taipei dining and drinking rooms can also be compared generically, but Kashoku's case rests on its late hours, dress code, Tatler 2025 Best Bars Asia-Pacific listing.
How to place it in a Taipei drinks itinerary
Kashoku makes the most sense when the plan needs a late venue in Taipei from Monday to Saturday. Confirm seating, menu, pricing, service format directly if they are important to the occasion.
If the trip includes daytime planning or broader Taipei research, keep Kashoku as a late-night city option and use Our full Taipei wineries guide and Our full Taipei experiences guide for other parts of the itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 7, Lane 171, Section 2, Anhe Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
- Website
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +886223779199
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Kashoku is a small, highly focused cocktail bar tucked into a Da'an lane, and its personality reflects that tight footprint. The lack of signage and low-rise residential setting announce a discovery-first approach; inside, a 13-seat counter and curated vinyl create an intimate, conversational room. The program leans on a Japanese craft grammar — precise dilution, temperature control and restrained garnish — which keeps the experience refined rather than flashy. Service favors hospitality over theatrics, so the bar reads like a thoughtful workshop where attention to detail and music curation shape a quietly sophisticated, classic counter bar experience.
Best For
This is a bar built for attentive, small-scale moments: solo visits where the bartender’s focus elevates a single drink, low-key date nights that benefit from the privacy of a tight counter, and casual hangouts with conversation-forward energy. The 13-seat configuration limits capacity and keeps noise levels at a conversational pitch, so larger groups and rowdy celebrations are outside its remit. Guests who appreciate precision in cocktails, music-led atmospheres and a discovery-oriented address will find Kashoku especially rewarding for intimate evening outings.
Ordering Tips
Expect individualized service and a measured approach to cocktails; the bar’s 13-seat counter encourages dialogue with the bartender. Given the emphasis on Japanese techniques and restraint, asking for recommendations or describing your preferred spirits and flavor intensity is the best way to get a drink suited to you. The room’s focus on craft and hospitality means the bartenders are likely to guide choices rather than push signature theatrics, so let them tailor a balanced, precisely executed cocktail to match the quiet, attentive setting.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dimly lit basement hideaway with soulful vinyl music and a slow-paced, conversational atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Speakeasy
- Late Night
- Open Until 2am
- Music
- Vinyl Records
Planning details
Location
No. 7, Lane 171, Section 2, Anhe Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Can Nature, Notable alternative
- The Public House, Notable alternative
- Éclat Lounge, Notable alternative
- AJ's wine & bistro, Notable alternative
- Room by Le Kief, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Kashoku compares in Taipei
Choose Kashoku when the night calls for a late Da'an bar with a tighter occasion feel. Against Can Nature and The Public House, it is the better fit for a date or small celebration where the room matters and the plan is drinks-led. The Public House is the safer cross-shop for a looser group night; Kashoku is the sharper pick when the group is small and the evening needs more focus.
Room by Le Kief is the comparison for guests who want a more concept-heavy cocktail experience. Pick Room by Le Kief if the bar itself is the main event; pick Kashoku if the plan is a late, polished stop around Da'an rather than a whole-night production. Éclat Lounge is the more hotel-lounge-coded alternative if comfort and a calmer setting matter more than bar discovery.
AJ's wine & bistro is the clearest substitute for anyone who wants wine, food-friendly pacing, an easier bridge between dinner and drinks. Kashoku is more useful when cocktails and late timing are the priority. For value, compare the actual night you want: a short two-drink date favors Kashoku; a longer group catch-up may make AJ's wine & bistro or The Public House feel more practical.
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Compare Kashoku
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Kashoku | Taipei | Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 2025 |
| Can Nature | Taipei | No published awards |
| The Public House | Taipei | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Bars 51-100 · #92Top 500 Bars 2026 · #3672025 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #40Tatler Best Bars Asia-Pacific 20252024 Asia's 50 Best Bars · #442023 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #43 |
| Éclat Lounge | Taipei | No published awards |
| AJ's wine & bistro | Taipei | No published awards |
| Room by Le Kief | Taipei | 2021 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #192020 World's 50 Asia's Best Bars · #272020 World's 50 Best Bars · #46 |
How Kashoku Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kashoku have outdoor seating?
Does Kashoku have happy hour deals?
For happy hour details, check directly with the venue. Kashoku is listed by Tatler 2025 in Best Bars Asia-Pacific and is open Monday through Saturday from 8 PM to 1:30 AM.
Is the food good at Kashoku?
For food details, check directly with the venue. Kashoku's public recognition includes its Tatler 2025 listing in Best Bars Asia-Pacific.
Is Kashoku good for a date?
It can work for a late Taipei plan if the timing and smart casual dress code fit the occasion. For specific seating or atmosphere details, confirm directly with the venue.
What's the best time to go to Kashoku?
Kashoku opens at 8 PM and closes at 1:30 AM Monday through Saturday. It is closed on Sunday, so plan around those hours.
Is Kashoku open late?
Yes. Kashoku is open until 1:30 AM Monday through Saturday and is closed on Sunday.
