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    Amajia

    Jinshan District, New Taipei

    Restaurant in New Taipei, Taiwan

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    The Read

    Dress

    Casual

    Why go

    Amajia works if a Jinshan or north-coast New Taipei plan is already on the itinerary. The 2026 MICHELIN Plate gives it a credible quality signal, but the smarter call is logistical: book it as part of a coastal day rather than as a quick central-city meal.

    About Amajia

    Is Amajia worth considering in New Taipei? Yes, if its opening hours fit your route and you want a restaurant with outside recognition. Amajia is listed with a 2026 MICHELIN Plate, its schedule is concentrated from Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed.

    The practical case is mostly about timing. Amajia has midday and early-evening hours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, with longer midday hours on Saturday and Sunday. For readers building a broader food day, use our full New Taipei restaurants guide to decide whether Amajia fits the rest of the route.

    Plan for Amajia's New Taipei schedule

    The main decision is schedule. Amajia is open Wednesday to Friday from 11 AM–2 PM and 5–7:30 PM, Saturday to Sunday from 11 AM–3 PM and 4:30–7:30 PM. It is closed on Monday and Tuesday, so it works well when your plans can align with those windows.

    Service expectations should be measured rather than inflated. The 2026 MICHELIN Plate gives a useful quality signal, but it does not by itself establish a particular cuisine, menu format, price level, seating style, or ceremony. Treat Amajia as a recognized New Taipei restaurant, then let the hours guide the practical call on timing and arrival.

    How to frame the meal in a wider Taiwan itinerary

    For a food-focused visitor, Amajia is best treated as one New Taipei option rather than the only meal worth planning around. If the trip includes other dining in New Taipei or nearby areas, compare the timing and travel demands against your broader route. The safest planning approach is to confirm current availability directly before committing.

    Visitors staying overnight should also check our full New Taipei hotels guide. For a wider plan, compare Amajia with other relevant dining options such as San Chieh Mei Nung Chia Le, Shi Yang, Sung Chu Yuan, Yangming Spring (Shilin), or Zhulin Chicken (Yonghe), while keeping the choice grounded in your route and schedule.

    Quick reference: consider Amajia when its Wednesday-to-Sunday hours fit your New Taipei plans; choose another option when convenience or timing is the priority.

    The takeThis is a place for groups and families who want to eat like locals: communal plates, shared pacing and a relaxed, unhurried service model. The home-style rhythm suits small gatherings or casual group dinners where conversation and passing dishes are the point of the meal. It also works well as a low-key date-night option for diners who prefer intimate, unfussy settings over formal tasting menus. Travelers heading to Jinshan for the coastline will find the restaurant’s modest, familial approach a strong introduction to local seafood traditions.
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    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextNew Taipei, Taiwan

    Planning details

    Location
    189 Huanggang Road, Jinshan District
    Phone
    +886 965 282 535
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Amajia sits in a red-brick house on a slope and greets you more like a relative's home than an urban restaurant. The tone is unpretentious and domestic: the name literally evokes grandmother’s cooking, and the kitchen follows home-kitchen rhythms rather than formal service. Meals arrive as they’re ready and are passed around the table, producing an intimate, warm atmosphere that foregrounds comfort and familiarity. The modest exterior and emphasis on seasonal seafood from nearby Huanggang port keep the focus on honest, local cooking rather than presentation or theatricality.

    Best For

    This is a place for groups and families who want to eat like locals: communal plates, shared pacing and a relaxed, unhurried service model. The home-style rhythm suits small gatherings or casual group dinners where conversation and passing dishes are the point of the meal. It also works well as a low-key date-night option for diners who prefer intimate, unfussy settings over formal tasting menus. Travelers heading to Jinshan for the coastline will find the restaurant’s modest, familial approach a strong introduction to local seafood traditions.

    Ordering Tips

    Expect to order several dishes to share and let the meal unfold — there is no tasting-menu sequencing and plates arrive as they’re ready. Lean into the seafood specialties listed for the house: Stir-fried Squid with Ginger, Alcohol Steamed Clams, Shark Meat Soup and Cold Chicken. Ask what’s freshest from Huanggang port on the day of your visit and be prepared to pass plates family-style. Because portions are communal, plan for a few different dishes per person so everyone can sample the variety the kitchen offers.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Quaint, homely atmosphere with red-brick courtyard and flower-adorned main venue; relaxing seaside setting with mountain views and seagull sounds in background.

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    Vibe

    ScenicCozyRustic

    Best For

    Casual HangoutFamilyGroup Dining

    Experience

    WaterfrontTerrace

    Sourcing

    Local SourcingSustainable Seafood

    View

    Waterfront

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Casual
    Noise Level
    Conversational
    Service Style
    Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Small

    Signature Dishes

    • Stir-fried Squid with Ginger
    • Alcohol Steamed Clams
    • Shark Meat Soup
    • Cold Chicken
    Planning details

    Location

    189 Huanggang Road, Jinshan District · Directions

    +886 965 282 535

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Where to book if Amajia does not fit

    Choose Zhulin Chicken (Yonghe) if the group needs an easier New Taipei location. Choose Sung Chu Yuan if a clearer Taiwanese $$ option is more useful than a Jinshan detour.

    For vegetarian diners or a higher-budget meal with a more defined format, Yangming Spring (Shilin) is the cleaner alternative.

    Restaurant context

    How Amajia compares in New Taipei

    Amajia is the practical pick for a Jinshan-focused plan: easier to frame around a north-coast day than a dense city itinerary. Zhulin Chicken (Yonghe) is a better backup when the group wants to stay closer to urban New Taipei, while San Chieh Mei Nung Chia Le and Shi Yang make sense for readers comparing local alternatives without committing to Jinshan.

    For a clearer category choice, Sung Chu Yuan is the safer value comparison because it is listed as Taiwanese at $$. Yangming Spring (Shilin), listed as vegetarian at $$$, is the better cross-shop for diners who want a more defined dietary format and are comfortable with a higher price tier. Amajia sits between those decisions: book it for place and recognition, not because it offers the most transparent price signal.

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    Amajia New Taipei: 2026 MICHELIN Plate, Hours & Verdict and similar venues
    VenueLocationCuisineAwardsPrice
    AmajiaNew Taipei;
    Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 Michelin Plate
    		;
    San Chieh Mei Nung Chia LeNew TaipeiNo published awards; ;
    Shi YangNew TaipeiNo published awards; ;
    Sung Chu YuanTaipeiTaiwanese
    Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand
    		$$
    Yangming Spring (Shilin)TaipeiVegetarian
    Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate
    		$$$
    Zhulin Chicken (Yonghe)New TaipeiNo published awards; ;

    How Amajia New Taipei: 2026 MICHELIN Plate, Hours & Verdict compares with similar nearby venues.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How should I plan around Amajia's hours?

    Plan ahead if your schedule is fixed, especially because Amajia is closed on Monday and Tuesday and has defined midday and early-evening windows from Wednesday through Sunday. The 2026 MICHELIN Plate makes it a recognized option, so confirming availability before you go is sensible.

    Is midday or evening better at Amajia?

    Either can work if it fits the hours. Amajia is open 11 AM–2 PM and 5–7:30 PM from Wednesday to Friday, 11 AM–3 PM and 4:30–7:30 PM on Saturday and Sunday. The midday window is longer on weekends, while the evening window remains an early-evening plan.

    Can Amajia accommodate groups?

    Seating capacity or group policies are not specified. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly with Amajia before making the trip and choose a time that fits the published opening hours.

    What should I wear to Amajia?

    Amajia's dress code is casual. Comfortable, practical clothing is appropriate, there is no requirement for formal dress.

    What are alternatives to Amajia?

    If Amajia does not fit your route or timing, consider other dining options such as San Chieh Mei Nung Chia Le, Shi Yang, Sung Chu Yuan, Yangming Spring (Shilin), or Zhulin Chicken (Yonghe). Choose based on location, schedule, the kind of outing you are planning rather than assuming they offer the same experience.

    Is Amajia good for a special occasion?

    It can be, if a recognized New Taipei restaurant with a 2026 MICHELIN Plate fits the occasion. The dress code is casual, the hours are the most important planning detail to check before you go.