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).  I always try to visit a branch of  Kan Pai Yakiniku, a Japanese bbq restaurant, when I’m in Taiwan.  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.  There were a variety of people kissing of both sexes – the funniest we saw was two guys kissing with a napkin between them.  Not really a work kinda restaurant, but so fun with friends.

Here is the evidence on the restaurant walls: 
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.  The Mr. and I willingly obliged so he could get his free beer.  We smooched our winnings.
Is free beer/grilled meat worth infamy on a random restaurant wall?  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 🙂

  • 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. 😉

  • 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 🙂

  • 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 🙂

  • 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! 🙂 MG is up for it too! x

  • Micaela February 17, 2010 at 04:21

    i loooooove it! 🙂 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! 🙂

  • 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. 🙂

  • 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!! 🙂

  • 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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