Ember 28
Meiren, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
The Read
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
A grill / steakhouse choice in Taipei that makes the most sense for dates, business meals, small celebrations where the group wants meat over a tasting-menu format. Lunch is the calmer play; dinner carries more occasion energy. Compare it with Jin Shang Hsuan for clearer value or Mizue for a more formal omakase splurge.
About Ember 28
Ember 28 is a grill / steakhouse in Taipei. The safest way to frame it is direct: consider it when the group specifically wants a steakhouse-style meal, avoid building expectations around unverified details such as signature dishes, awards, chef biography, pricing, or a particular service format.
Use the verified hours to choose lunch or dinner
The lunch-versus-dinner decision matters here because Ember 28 has both midday and evening service on several open days. Verified hours are Monday and Tuesday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM, Wednesday and Thursday closed, Friday from 6–10 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM.
Published pricing is not part of the verified information here, so the safer expectation is to choose Ember 28 when its verified basics match the plan. If the group is comparing different dining options, Jin Shang Hsuan, Atelier Plume, Café Un Deux Trois, Mizue, Rong Ju are useful names to consider depending on the kind of meal the table wants.
Book it when the table wants a grill / steakhouse meal
The strongest verified use case is simple: Ember 28 fits diners looking for a grill / steakhouse in Taipei. It is less useful to choose it based on confirmed awards, chef biographies, specific signature dishes, or detailed menu structure, because those details are not verified here. The decision is simpler: book if the group wants a grill / steakhouse meal in Taipei; look elsewhere if the night needs a different style of dining.
For broader planning around the city, start with the Taipei restaurants guide. Ember 28 is best evaluated on the verified basics: Taipei location, grill / steakhouse cuisine, business casual dress, the listed service windows.
Planning details
Location
105021, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, Zhonghua Village, DunHua N Rd, 139 號一樓 · Directions
Also consider
Where to look if this is not the right fit
If steakhouse energy feels too heavy, cross-shop Jin Shang Hsuan for Taiwanese dining with clearer value positioning. If the occasion needs a more formal chef-led format, Mizue is the stronger alternative.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Taipei
Ember 28 is the better choice when the group wants a grill / steakhouse meal and an easier decision than a chef-counter dinner. Mizue is stronger for diners who specifically want Japanese omakase and are comfortable with a more structured format, while Ember 28 is more flexible for mixed groups who want steakhouse pacing.
For value clarity, Jin Shang Hsuan has the advantage because its $$ Taiwanese positioning is clearer. Atelier Plume and Café Un Deux Trois are better daytime or lighter-meal alternatives, especially when a full grill dinner feels heavier than the occasion needs.
Rong Ju is the broader cross-shop when the priority is simply staying in Taipei and keeping options open rather than choosing by cuisine. For a special occasion centered on meat, choose Ember 28; for Taiwanese comfort and clearer spend, choose Jin Shang Hsuan; for a more formal Japanese counter meal, choose Mizue.
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Unlock the full Ember 28 guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Ember 28
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember 28 | Taipei | Grill / steakhouse | , | No published awards |
| Mizue | Taipei | Japanese omakase | , | No published awards |
| Atelier Plume | Taipei | Cafe / patisserie | , | No published awards |
| Rong Ju | Taipei | , | , | No published awards |
| Jin Shang Hsuan | Taipei | Taiwanese | $$ | 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Café Un Deux Trois | Taipei | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about Ember 28?
Go in expecting a grill / steakhouse in Taipei. The hours are split between lunch and dinner on several open days, with Wednesday and Thursday closed, so timing matters. It makes the most sense when the table wants a straightforward steakhouse direction rather than a meal chosen for unverified awards, chef details, or signature dishes.
Is Ember 28 good for solo dining?
It may work for solo diners who want a grill / steakhouse meal in Taipei. Ember 28 has lunch and dinner service on several open days, so timing can be chosen from the verified service windows. No specific counter seating or solo-dining setup is verified here.
What should I wear to Ember 28?
The verified dress code is business casual. Aim for neat, polished clothing suitable for a Taipei grill / steakhouse.
Is Ember 28 good for a special occasion?
It can be considered if the occasion calls for a grill / steakhouse meal in Taipei. The verified information supports the cuisine, city, dress code, service windows; specific accolades, menu formats, signature dishes, pricing are not verified here.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ember 28?
Choose based on the verified service windows and your preferred timing. Ember 28 is open Monday and Tuesday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM, closed Wednesday and Thursday, open Friday from 6–10 PM, open Saturday and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM.
What are alternatives to Ember 28?
Use Mizue, Atelier Plume, Café Un Deux Trois, Rong Ju, or Jin Shang Hsuan as comparison points if the group is considering a different dining direction. Ember 28 is the clearer pick when the main ask is a grill / steakhouse meal in Taipei.
