“In Taiwan, we care about plating and the way food is presented,” says owner Poyi Liu, who is a native of Taipei. “The focus is, of course, on the freshness of ingredients but also on making sure everything is visually pleasant.”
Liu’s aesthetics-driven approach to the new Delmar Loop concept, which opened in April, extends from the menu to the modern dining room. The 1,000-square-foot space previously housed businesses, including Snow Factory and underwent a complete renovation. The 60-seat restaurant features calming green highlights, recessed lighting and custom-made heat-resistant tables, each outfitted with its own induction burner. Liu installed two new air conditioning units to keep his clientele as comfortable as possible. “It should be an alluring atmosphere – very zen,” he says. “When people come in, they feel comfortable just being inside.”
Owner Poyi Liu.
