Ember 28
Meiren, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
A grill / steakhouse choice in Taipei that makes the most sense for dates, business meals, and 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. Consider it when the group specifically wants a steakhouse-style meal, and avoid building expectations around details such as signature dishes, awards, chef biography, pricing, or a particular service format.
Choose lunch or dinner
The lunch-versus-dinner decision matters here because Ember 28 has both midday and evening service on several open days. Hours are Monday and Tuesday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM, Wednesday and Thursday closed, Friday from 6–10 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 6–10 PM.
Pricing is not available, so choose Ember 28 when its basics match the plan. If the group is comparing different dining options, Jin Shang Hsuan, Atelier Plume, Café Un Deux Trois, Mizue, and 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
Ember 28 fits diners looking for a grill / steakhouse in Taipei. It is less useful to choose it based on awards, chef biographies, specific signature dishes, or detailed menu structure. 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 its basics: Taipei location, grill / steakhouse cuisine, business casual dress, and the listed service windows.
Planning details
- Location
- 105021, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, Zhonghua Village, DunHua N Rd, 139 號一樓
- Website
- capellahotels.com/zh-tc/capella-taipei/dining/ember-28
- Phone
- +886 2 7709 6868
Venue details
Ambiance
A luxurious, fire-focused grill room within Capella Taipei, described as a gentleman’s club-style space with grand chandeliers, plush red chairs and a central fireplace feature, creating an elegant, intimate and opulent atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- Set menu
- Wine Program
- Curated
- Opened
- 2024
Signature Dishes
- 28-day dry-aged prime cuts
- Grilled fresh seafood platters
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 105021, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, Zhonghua Village, DunHua N Rd, 139 號一樓
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 $$ Taiwanese positioning is clearer. Atelier Plume and Café Un Deux Trois are better daytime or lighter-meal alternatives, especially when a full grill dinner feels heavier than the occasion needs.
Rong Ju is the broader cross-shop when the priority is simply staying in Taipei and keeping options open rather than choosing by cuisine. For a special occasion centered on meat, choose Ember 28; for Taiwanese comfort and clearer spend, choose Jin Shang Hsuan; for a more formal Japanese counter meal, choose Mizue.
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Unlock the full Ember 28 guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Ember 28
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember 28 | Taipei | Grill / steakhouse | , | No published awards |
| Mizue | Taipei | Japanese omakase | , | No published awards |
| Atelier Plume | Taipei | Cafe / patisserie | , | No published awards |
| Rong Ju | Taipei | , | , | No published awards |
| Jin Shang Hsuan | Taipei | Taiwanese | $$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin Bib Gourmand2024 Michelin Bib Gourmand |
| Café Un Deux Trois | Taipei | , | , | No published awards |
How Ember 28 Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.
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 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 service windows. No specific counter seating or solo-dining setup is available.
What should I wear to Ember 28?
The 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. Its cuisine, city, dress code, and service windows are clear; specific accolades, menu formats, signature dishes, and pricing are not available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Ember 28?
Choose based on the 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, and 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.
