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44 SV
Taiwanese · Checeng, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Da'an Alley Taiwanese
Price
$$
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
44 SV is a practical $$ Taiwanese booking in Da'an for diners who want a polished meal without turning dinner into a major splurge. Book it for lunch when convenience matters, or dinner when a group wants a calmer, more social setting. Cross-shop Mountain and Sea House for a higher-budget occasion or Peng Lai for a cheaper Taiwanese meal.
About 44 SV
44 SV is a Taiwanese restaurant in Taipei with Michelin Plate recognition from 2024. Choose it when the group wants Taiwanese cuisine in Taipei at a moderate price point, with lunch and dinner services available daily.
Plan around the core details: Taiwanese cuisine, $$ price tier, smart casual dress code, daily lunch and dinner hours, Michelin Plate recognition. If the room, service format, private dining, signature dishes, or tasting menus are important to the occasion, check with the restaurant before booking.
Book this for Taiwanese cuisine in Taipei, not an assumed tasting-menu night
The useful way to think about 44 SV is as a Taiwanese restaurant in Taipei at a $$ price point. If the group is comparing options, 3927, Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine, Sinchao Rice Shoppe, Peng Lai, Mountain and Sea House are natural names to consider as well.
Michelin Plate recognition from 2024 gives 44 SV a useful trust signal. Plan around the published service windows: lunch is available daily, dinner is available daily as well. Smart casual dress is the dress code, so it is reasonable to dress neatly without assuming a more formal requirement.
If private dining, counter seating, tasting menus, signature dishes, or beverage-program details matter to the group, check with the restaurant before booking. For groups, the safest planning approach is to book around the basics: Taiwanese cuisine, Taipei location, $$ price tier, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition, the daily lunch and dinner hours.
Lunch and dinner are both available
44 SV lists lunch and dinner service every day. Monday through Friday, lunch is 11:30 AM to 2 PM, followed by dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 PM. On Saturday and Sunday, lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, with dinner again from 5:30 to 9:30 PM.
The location is Taipei. Readers comparing dining options can also look at 3927, Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine, Sinchao Rice Shoppe, along with Peng Lai and Mountain and Sea House.
For a first-timer, the practical answer is simple: go in expecting Taiwanese cuisine at a moderate price, rather than planning around a chef-led tasting format. If a tasting menu, set menu, or specific signature dishes matter, check directly before booking.
Where it fits in a Taipei Taiwanese shortlist
Choose 44 SV when the plan calls for Taiwanese cuisine in Taipei, $$ pricing, smart casual dress, daily lunch and dinner hours, Michelin Plate recognition from 2024. If you are still comparing, consider 3927, Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine, Sinchao Rice Shoppe, Peng Lai, Mountain and Sea House as other dining options to research before deciding.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 10號, Alley 33, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
- Website
- facebook.com/44svbistro
- Phone
- +886 2 2711 7272
The take
The Take
The Vibe
44 SV reads like a quietly confident neighbourhood find. You arrive down an alley in Da'an — past scooters, potted plants and the ambient noise of a working residential stretch — and step into a modest, food-forward room that prizes kitchen precision over theatrics. The restaurant sits in the mid-range bracket and deliberately avoids tasting-menu ceremony, which keeps the mood relaxed and unpretentious even as the cooking aims high. The overall effect is a charming, low-key destination: not flashy, but quietly refined, where the city’s lane-lined intimacy shapes the experience as much as the plates do.
Best For
This is a place for diners who favor well-executed regional Taiwanese cooking without the formality of a prix-fixe tasting. The restaurant’s $$ positioning and focus on individual dishes make it well suited to date nights, business dinners and small celebrations where the conversation matters as much as the food. It also works as a casual hangout for neighbourhood regulars who appreciate meticulous technique presented in an unceremonious setting. Groups that prefer sharing a handful of standout plates to a long, staged tasting will find the format comfortable and satisfying.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the kitchen’s signature preparations to get a clear sense of the restaurant’s strengths. Don’t miss the Red-Braised Pork Belly with Caramelized Sugar and Honey for its glaze and depth, and the Sesame-Oil Chicken with Aged Shaoxing for the savory balance. The Pickled Mustard Greens with Millet Wine Jelly offers a bracing counterpoint to richer dishes. Because the kitchen competes on precision rather than ceremony, favor a focused selection of standout plates rather than trying to assemble a prix-fixe-style sequence; the menu rewards careful choices.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and quietly elegant with warm woods, soft lighting, and vintage Taipei touches that evoke juan-cun heritage; refined yet intimate atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Red-Braised Pork Belly with Caramelized Sugar and Honey
- Sesame-Oil Chicken with Aged Shaoxing
- Pickled Mustard Greens with Millet Wine Jelly
Planning details
Location
No. 10號, Alley 33, Lane 216, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to Go If 44 SV Is Full
Try 3927 first if the brief is still $$ Taiwanese in Taipei. For a higher-budget meal with more occasion weight, move to Mountain and Sea House.
If price matters more than polish, Peng Lai is the sharper backup. For another mid-priced Taiwanese option, compare Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine and Sinchao Rice Shoppe.
Restaurant context
How 44 SV Compares
Against 3927, 44 SV plays in the same $$ Taiwanese lane, so the decision comes down to room feel and convenience rather than price. Pick 44 SV when Da'an is the right base and the group wants a composed meal; keep 3927 in the mix if location or availability works better.
Mountain and Sea House is the splurge comparison at $$$. It is the stronger choice for a more formal Taiwanese occasion, while 44 SV is easier to justify for a repeat dinner, a family meal, or a lower-pressure group booking. Peng Lai sits at $, so choose it when value matters more than polish.
Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine and Sinchao Rice Shoppe are the closest cross-shops for a mid-priced Taiwanese meal. If the priority is an easy, central Da'an booking with Michelin Plate recognition, 44 SV has the cleaner argument; if the priority is simply finding another $$ Taiwanese table in Taipei, both are sensible backups.
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Compare 44 SV
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 SV | Taipei | Taiwanese | 2024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| 3927 | Taipei | Taiwanese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Mountain and Sea House | Taipei | Taiwanese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2002025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2432024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Highly Recommended | $$$ |
| Peng Lai | Taipei | Taiwanese | 2024 Michelin Plate | $ |
| Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine | Taipei | Taiwanese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Sinchao Rice Shoppe | Taipei | Taiwanese | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand | $$ |
How 44 SV Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at 44 SV?
Both lunch and dinner are available at 44 SV. Lunch runs from 11:30 AM to 2 PM Monday through Friday and from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM Saturday and Sunday. Dinner runs from 5:30 to 9:30 PM daily.
Can I eat at the bar at 44 SV?
If bar seating is important, check with the restaurant before booking. Plan around the core details: 44 SV is a Taiwanese restaurant in Taipei with lunch and dinner hours, $$ pricing, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition from 2024.
How far ahead should I book 44 SV?
Booking lead times can vary. If you want to dine at 44 SV, plan around its hours: lunch daily from 11:30 AM and dinner daily from 5:30 PM.
Is 44 SV worth the price?
44 SV is listed at $$ and serves Taiwanese cuisine in Taipei. It also has Michelin Plate recognition from 2024, which gives it a credible recognition signal for diners comparing restaurants.
What are alternatives to 44 SV in Taipei?
Other dining options to compare include Mountain and Sea House, Peng Lai, Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine, 3927, Sinchao Rice Shoppe. Use current menus, location needs, availability to decide which fits your meal.
What should a first-timer know about 44 SV?
Go in expecting Taiwanese cuisine in Taipei at a $$ price point. The dress code is smart casual, the hours include lunch and dinner every day.
Is 44 SV good for a special occasion?
It can be a reasonable choice if Taiwanese cuisine, Taipei, $$ pricing, smart casual dress, Michelin Plate recognition fit the occasion. If private rooms, tasting menus, or special-occasion formats matter, check with the restaurant before booking.
