Qi 27 (Sushi 27)
Sushi · Quan'an, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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Japanese-Trained Taipei Omakase
Chef
Wei-Jen Chen
Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Qi 27 (Sushi 27) is a serious sushi counter in Da'an District with back-to-back OAD Top Restaurants in Asia rankings (#254 in 2024, #282 in 2025) and one of the latest kitchens in Taipei's sushi tier; running until 23:30 on Fridays and Saturdays. Booking is easy, the counter is the place to sit, late-dinner slots on weekends are the ones to target.
About Qi 27 (Sushi 27)
Verdict
Qi 27 (Sushi 27) is one of the few sushi counters in Taipei that runs past 11 PM on weekends, which makes it a legitimate late-night option in a category that usually shuts down by 10. Chef Wei-Jen Chen's kitchen has earned back-to-back recognition on the Opinionated About Dining Leading Restaurants in Asia list; ranked #254 in 2024 and #282 in 2025, following a Recommended slot in 2023; giving it a verifiable track record in a crowded Da'an District sushi scene. If you want a serious sushi counter that accommodates late arrivals on Friday or Saturday, book here. If you need pricing transparency before committing, the lack of published menu prices is a friction point worth noting.
The Counter
Qi 27 sits at street level on Section 2 of Anhe Road in Da'an District, one of Taipei's densest concentrations of quality Japanese dining. The address puts it within easy reach of the Xinyi and Da'an MRT corridors, making it accessible whether you're coming from a hotel in the central district or wrapping up elsewhere in the city. The counter format, standard for a venue of this type, keeps the visual focus on the chef's work directly in front of you. For returning visitors, the sushi bar itself is where the experience is; if you've sat at a table on your first visit, request the counter next time.
The OAD ranking trajectory tells a clear story: a Recommended listing in 2023 converted into a numbered rank (#254) in 2024, then held at #282 in 2025. That kind of sustained recognition from a critic-weighted guide like OAD signals consistency rather than a one-season spike. For context, OAD's Asia list is assembled from professional diner votes and skews toward technically precise, format-committed kitchens. Qi 27 belongs to that tier.
The Late-Night Case
The editorial angle worth flagging for anyone planning around Taipei's dining rhythm: Qi 27's kitchen runs until 23:00 Sunday through Thursday and until 23:30 on Friday and Saturday. That 30-minute extension on weekends is meaningful if you're working around a late arrival, a show, or a long drinks session beforehand. Most serious sushi counters in Taipei close their kitchens by 22:00 or 22:30 at the latest. The 23:30 Friday-Saturday last seating window here is a practical differentiator, not just a scheduling footnote. Lunch runs 12:00 to 14:30 daily, which is a tight window, arrive early if you're targeting the midday service.
For a returning visitor, the late dinner slot on a Friday or Saturday is the booking to target. You get the full counter experience without the compressed pace of an early seating, the kitchen is running at full capacity rather than winding down.
Know Before You Go
- Address: 167號1樓, Section 2, Anhe Rd, Da'an District, Taipei City 106
- Lunch: 12:00–14:30 daily
- Dinner: 19:30–23:00 Sun–Thu / 19:30–23:30 Fri–Sat
- Awards: OAD Leading Restaurants in Asia #254 (2024), #282 (2025)
- Price range: Not published, confirm directly when booking
- Booking difficulty: Easy
- Leading for: Late-night sushi on Friday or Saturday; returning counter visitors
- Dress code: Not specified, smart casual is standard for this tier
How It Compares
Within Taipei's Japanese counter dining options, Qi 27 competes directly with Sushi Akira, Sushi Ryu, Sushi Kajin, Sasa, and Kitcho. Its OAD ranking puts it in recognisable company, its late-night kitchen hours give it a practical edge over most of those alternatives on Friday and Saturday evenings. For regional sushi comparison, Harutaka in Tokyo and Sushi Shikon in Hong Kong sit in the same OAD-recognised tier but at a higher price point and booking difficulty.
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Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:00 · Tuesday: 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:00
- Location
- 106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 2, Anhe Rd, 167號1樓
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- 2727.com.tw
- Phone
- +886 2 2732 9920
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Qi 27 presents a restrained, low-key face to the street and channels its energy into the counter. The room leans into understatement: a ground-floor, residential setting and a focus on the counter’s craft rather than an ornate façade. The writing positions the restaurant in a competitive regional conversation, which gives the place a quietly confident elegance—serious about technique and pacing rather than spectacle. Guests encounter an intimate, carefully calibrated omakase rhythm where the performance happens at arm’s reach, and the overall impression is refined and composed rather than flashy.
Best For
Qi 27 is best for focused, celebratory evenings when the meal itself is the point. Framed as part of Taipei’s upper-middle omakase tier, it suits date nights and special-occasion dining that favor tasting menus and chef-led service. The counter-centric format invites attentive, one-on-one exchanges with the chefs and rewards diners who want a thoughtful progression of seasonal nigiri and curated plates. Because the room is oriented around the counter experience, it favors small parties and reservations for dedicated dining time.
Ordering Tips
Approach Qi 27 as an omakase counter: let the chef shape the progression and prioritize the seasonal nigiri selections, including the venue’s signature aged fish nigiri. The description highlights that the theatrics and attention are at the counter, so choose counter seating if you want direct interaction and to watch rice and fish preparation. Given the restaurant’s placement in Taipei’s more serious omakase tier, expect a structured, chef-led sequence rather than à la carte ordering—favor the seasonal and signature nigiri to get the clearest sense of the kitchen’s priorities.
Venue details
Ambiance
Minimalist interior with warm wood tones, subdued lighting, and an uncluttered 12-seat counter focused on the chef's work, creating a quiet and deliberate atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Omakase Bar
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Aged Fish Nigiri
- Seasonal Nigiri Selection
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:00
- Friday
- 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:30
- Saturday
- 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:30
- Sunday
- 12:00-14:30 19:30-23:00
Location
106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Section 2, Anhe Rd, 167號1樓 · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- logy; Modern European, Asian Contemporary, $$$$
- Le Palais; Cantonese, $$$$
- Taïrroir; Taiwanese/French, Taiwanese contemporary, $$$$
- Mudan Tempura; Tempura, $$$$
- de nuit; French Contemporary, $$$$
Restaurant context
Against Taipei's broader fine dining field, Qi 27 occupies a focused position: it is a sushi counter, not a multi-course tasting room, it does not try to be otherwise. logy and Taïrroir are the restaurants to consider if you want a longer, more theatrical progression of courses with wine pairings; both are at the $$$$ tier and both require more lead time to book. Le Palais is the choice if Cantonese haute cuisine is on the table. For the specific format of a Japanese counter meal in Taipei, Qi 27's OAD credentials place it in the upper tier alongside peers like Mudan Tempura for Japanese precision, though tempura and sushi serve different preferences.
>If you are deciding between Qi 27 and de nuit for a late Friday dinner, Qi 27 wins on kitchen hours and format consistency; de nuit is French Contemporary and a different dining register entirely. For the sushi-specific decision, Qi 27's combination of OAD recognition, easy booking, late-night weekend availability makes it the most practical entry point into Taipei's serious sushi counter tier. If you want to compare it directly against other Taipei sushi options, Sushi Ryu and Sushi Kajin are the closest peer comparison.
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Compare Qi 27 (Sushi 27)
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qi 27 (Sushi 27) | Taipei | Sushi | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2822024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2542023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended | ; |
| logy | Taipei | Modern European, Asian Contemporary | 2026 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #222026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #22Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026Star Wine Lists 20262026 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Restaurants2026 Black Pearl 1 Diamond2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants · #262025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #32 | $$$$ |
| Le Palais | Taipei | Cantonese | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #128Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1212025 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 Michelin 3 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #1782024 Michelin 3 Stars2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #140 | $$$$ |
| Taïrroir | Taipei | Taiwanese/French, Taiwanese contemporary | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #132Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #128Tatler Best Restaurants Asia-Pacific 20252025 Michelin 3 Stars2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #842024 Michelin 3 Stars | $$$$ |
| Mudan Tempura | Taipei | Tempura | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 La Liste Top Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #2842025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #288 | $$$$ |
| de nuit | Taipei | French Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026Star Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 The Best Chef One Knife2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Qi 27 (Sushi 27)?
Counter seating is the format at Qi 27; this is a sushi counter, not a table-service restaurant. That means bar seats are the experience, not an add-on. Book in advance rather than attempting a walk-in, as a venue with consecutive OAD Top Asia rankings (2024 and 2025) is not going to have open stools on a Friday night.
What are alternatives to Qi 27 (Sushi 27) in Taipei?
Within Da'an and the broader Taipei Japanese counter scene, Sushi Akira, Sushi Ryu, Sushi Kajin, Sasa, Kitcho are the direct comparators. Qi 27's OAD Top Asia ranking (#254 in 2024, #282 in 2025) places it among the more credentialled options in that set, though booking difficulty and price point should factor into your choice depending on availability.
Is Qi 27 (Sushi 27) good for solo dining?
Counter-format sushi is one of the better solo dining formats available, Qi 27 is no exception. A single seat at the counter is easier to book than a table for two and gives you direct interaction with the chef. For solo diners who want a late sitting, the Friday and Saturday sessions run until 23:30.
Can Qi 27 (Sushi 27) accommodate groups?
A sushi counter is not the right format for large groups. Parties of more than four will likely find the counter experience fragmented, Qi 27's street-level Da'an address does not suggest a private dining room setup. Two to three guests is the practical ceiling for a comfortable counter sitting here.
Is lunch or dinner better at Qi 27 (Sushi 27)?
Dinner is the stronger case. The evening sessions run later than almost any comparable sushi counter in Taipei, with kitchen service until 23:00 Sunday through Thursday and 23:30 Friday and Saturday. Lunch runs 12:00–14:30 daily and suits a tighter schedule, but if your priority is a relaxed counter experience, the evening slot is the reason to book Qi 27 over its peers.
Is Qi 27 (Sushi 27) good for a special occasion?
Yes, provided a sushi counter is your preferred format for a special occasion. Qi 27 has been ranked in OAD's Top Restaurants in Asia for three consecutive years through 2025, which gives it enough credibility for a milestone dinner. The late-night hours on weekends also make it workable as a second stop after drinks or an earlier event.
How far ahead should I book Qi 27 (Sushi 27)?
Book at least two to three weeks ahead for a weekend evening seat. A venue with back-to-back OAD Asia rankings and a small counter footprint in Da'an, one of Taipei's most competitive dining corridors, fills quickly. Weekday lunch is likely the most accessible slot if you have a flexible schedule.
