AKAME

“Akame” (meaning “roasting” or “grill” in the indigenous Rukai dialect), it’s one of the most extraordinary dining experiences you will find in Southern Taiwan.

Chef/owner Alex and many of the key staffs (lovely wife and her sister) are native to the Kucapungane village. Not only are they hospitable, but they are keen on finding and choosing the quality ingredients for their menu!

We were blown away from the selection of meats and seafood that they were able to find/source locally, and cooked beautifully, and then they impressed us with very warm, welcoming and very attentive services, they are also able to give good advices on wine pairing.

The restaurant is cozy and intimate, there are seats along side the open kitchen/bar, a private dining room (PDR) and a few more seats to fill the space. It’s almost impossible to get seats, unless you make reservations in advance.

We highly recommend friends to spend a night in the village, indulge a wonderful dinner at Akame, and then check out the Aboriginal Cultural Center nearby (or hang out with some locals), to fully and truly experience “Authentic Southern Taiwan” ❤

This fusion restaurant has been established since 2015 (saw it from the mirror), this place was introduced to me last 3 years but I am not able to make the reservation. Advanced booking is preferable for this place. Today dinner was booked the table last two months. It’s worth to come and grab a great dinner. It’s a la carte menu and each dishes they served with explaining origin of the food. So, I enjoyed those foods including the atmosphere. One dish (appetizer one) I would recommend is smoked black organic chicken above the Olong tea leaves. For the main dish, I ordered the grilled Taitung fish smeared with hill tribe herbs.

Hidden in the mountain of Pingdong Taiwan
The chefs are well experienced with several famous bistros and finally got back home for their native town
Hard to imagine there's such delicate high end grill restaurant in such country side of south Taiwan.
Menu differs everyday, planned by chef according to the very fresh materials
Grilled bbq food is superb!
Every dish are delicious, I like the pork-type, and fresh seafood fish
Their signature dessert is the cinnamon sticks,
It's on pricey side, but definitely worth the money,
Not taking any drop in guests, and it's Super difficult to make reservation; usually takes a month or so in advance;
Service is superb, they also provide some combination of wine;
A must go restaurant, it's very far, but you will find it worth the journey

The awesome experience and fantastic cuisine! The chefs used the local ingredients to make these wonderful dishes!

Truly an amazing experience! They use local produces in all their dishes. Atmosphere is cozy and staff are super friendly. Must try the churros for dessert!

Fantastic bold flavors. I love coming back here. One of the most unique dining experiences in all of Taiwan.

This is a very delicious aboriginal cuisine!
Everyone must to try when you visit Pingtung TAIWAN.

This place was so amazing it cured my depression. It was like the best dreams I've ever had about food come true all at the same time.

Highly recommended, beautiful cuisine showcasing local ingredients.

Second time here, best BBQ i ever had. Chef is promoting Taiwan ingredients with stunning dishes. Must try if you have adventurous taste.

Awesome place, very kind and carefull waitress, the food was delicious, one of the best I have ever eaten. You should make booking one month before the dinner.

nice food and services

A truely amazing and surprising experience in a rural area in southern Taiwan. The best dining experience I had in years.

Amazing place utilizing local ingredients, one of the best meals you will have in Taiwan.

Had a lovely dinner!! Thank you for your expression of local ingredients, that's what we need in Taiwan!!!

Amazing

Fabulous aboriginal grill restaurant, uses lots of spices in remote area.

Really good and creative dishes, with ingredients. Good service as well

Amazing experience. The people here welcome you as family. Beautiful!

Best grill restaurant in Taiwan