One of the great things about living downtown is the abundance of restaurants but Tavernakaya is among the best. There is only so much bar food you can take. Tavernakaya offers wonderful food, artfully presented in a great atmosphere with terrific service. My wife does not like sashimi. However when she saw how beautiful my plate was composed, it intrigued her enough to try it. It was so delicious she now considers it an option when dining here. We also had the O.G. Pork Buns as an appetizer. Wonderful flavor. The Miso soup offered a great balance. For our main course I had the Taiwanese Three Cup Chicken and my wife had the General Tao's Cauliflower. Both were exceptional. The chicken is spicy, but not over the top hot and I really enjoyed the distinctive flavor.
This is one place you have to try. It is distinctive and a great dining experience.