Travel Log: Kisses for Free Japanese BBQ and beer in Taipei

February 16, 2010

I can’t believe I forgot to post about one of the most interesting restaurants in Taipei (ok Modern Toilet restaurant wins for being most interesting/out there if you’re into sitting on toilet seats and eating ice cream shaped like, well you can guess).Ā  I always try to visit a branch ofĀ  Kan Pai Yakiniku, a Japanese bbq restaurant, when I’m in Taiwan.Ā  The food – a variety of grilled meats/vegetables (grilled at your table), rice dishes, and some seafood are also consistently tasty and pretty affordable (you can have dinner and drinks for about $20).

But this is also one of the most fun restaurants I’ve been to because they have a promotion before 8:30 pm (or when the waiters get bored because we received the promotion at 9:30/10 pm): kiss someone at the table, let the restaurant take a picture, and get a free plate of bbq beef or a pint of beer.Ā  There were a variety of people kissing of both sexes – the funniest we saw was two guys kissing with a napkin between them.Ā  Not really a work kinda restaurant, but so fun with friends.

Here is the evidence on the restaurant walls:Ā 
Kan Pai Yakiniku Japanese BBQ pictures by Chic n Cheap Living

So the waiter offered to take our picture towards the end of our meal.Ā  The Mr. and I willingly obliged so he could get his free beer.Ā  We smooched our winnings.
Is free beer/grilled meat worth infamy on a random restaurant wall?Ā  We thought why not (and if you never visit again, doesn’t matter who will see you kissing right?)
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  • Leah February 16, 2010 at 17:07

    I say why not…Japanese beer and Japanese grilled meat are so good… they are worth the kiss. Hahaha! Happy Tuesday! xoxo

  • honey my heart February 16, 2010 at 17:18

    Japanese bbq is sooo good! And their kiss for free food or beer idea is genius! It is such a fun way for couples to share the love šŸ™‚

  • PartyPlannerGal February 16, 2010 at 18:38

    Yum, that grilled meat looks so good! I think it’s worth the beer!

  • Hanako66 February 16, 2010 at 18:45

    now i’m so hungry…my favorite!

  • very married February 16, 2010 at 21:04

    haha – i love it!

  • Shop N' Chomp February 16, 2010 at 22:34

    What a cute pic! *^_^* Happy Lunar New Year to you btw! Aw, I’d ship some berries to you in S’pore if I could. šŸ˜‰

  • FASHIONconfectionairy February 16, 2010 at 23:13

    I vow to visit this place and get my kissing on!
    XOXOX
    Libby
    http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

  • Audrey Allure February 17, 2010 at 00:16

    aww looked like such a great time šŸ™‚

  • The Budget Bride February 17, 2010 at 00:17

    Keep up all the mouth-watering posts about travel and food! Yummm!
    http://www.idobudgetweddings.blogspot.com

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE February 17, 2010 at 01:15

    Oh it’s so definitely worth it! Love the pix šŸ™‚

  • WendyB February 17, 2010 at 04:06

    Adorable kiss picture!

  • Chessa! February 17, 2010 at 04:18

    I adore this idea! it’s so great!! I always want to kiss my husband anyway so it works out perfectly for me! thanks for your comment – send me an email with your travel info so we can plan to meet when you get here! šŸ™‚ MG is up for it too! x

  • Micaela February 17, 2010 at 04:21

    i loooooove it! šŸ™‚ def. worth it. xo

  • Mrs T February 17, 2010 at 05:09

    Love it. That food looks so good.

    You guys look kinda creepy with no eyes though!!

  • Chic 'n Cheap Living February 17, 2010 at 08:39

    I know, a little creepy with no eyes but that’s what you gotta do for some anonymity around here!

  • Tiffany February 17, 2010 at 09:39

    lol! Too cute! and totally worth it! šŸ™‚

  • Retro Chick February 17, 2010 at 10:16

    Oooh, that looks fun!

  • LENORENEVERMORE February 17, 2010 at 15:18

    Food glorious food!
    Cold Beer went perfectly well with the food.
    O’yes i understand the anonymity very well too~
    xo*

  • Pop Champagne February 17, 2010 at 15:52

    haha that’s so cute! Kiss your way to get free stuff! I would totally do it!

  • drollgirl February 17, 2010 at 16:35

    this looks so fun and delicious!!!!

  • Leah February 17, 2010 at 17:24

    PS… I am in California. I was here since early January but leaving for Manila in a few days. šŸ™‚

  • issa February 17, 2010 at 19:24

    wow that food.. looks delicious!!

  • Chocolate Lover February 17, 2010 at 20:27

    Oh its worth it! Love it!

  • kathleen February 17, 2010 at 21:13

    This sounds so fun and I love that wall! Yumm! Xoxo

  • Erika February 17, 2010 at 21:24

    That food looks delicious. But what’s even more appealing than the food is the adorableness of the photograph of you and the Mr. kissing the beer glass. So incredibly cute!! šŸ™‚

  • Nina (Femme Rationale) February 18, 2010 at 00:46

    i love that idea of kissing for food. it’s fun, sweet, and makes people happy. always a good thing.

  • MizzJ February 18, 2010 at 02:00

    What a cute idea! I would totally do that!

  • Livie February 18, 2010 at 05:25

    i love japanese bbq – we have a few here in Vancouver (called Zakkushi) and it’s delicious!! i can eat so much in one sitting. and thx for all the “love” from Joss Stone!

  • missy. February 18, 2010 at 06:26

    totally worth it! i love that!

  • DiamondsandTulle February 18, 2010 at 15:40

    awww hellz yeah I’lll kiss for free beer or K BBQ! I’ll have to look up this place before my next Taipei trip (which sadly is nowhere in sight).

    http://DiamondsandTulle.blogspot.com

  • STYLEEZTA February 27, 2010 at 09:17

    Love Yakiniku! there’s a chain called gyu-kaku (honolulu, vegas, la)! try it!

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