In the Taiwanese Hokkien dialect, “tua” refers to a gathering of loved ones over a meal. This unassuming restaurant in the city’s eastern district features dim lighting, vintage furniture and tastefully arranged plants as décor, giving the dining experience an intimate dinner party feel. On the brush-lettered menu are elevated takes on Taiwanese classics with an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Think sausages infused with kaoliang (sorghum) and delicately braised dishes with unexpected notes of kumquat.
