Michelin is pleased to present the full restaurant selection of the MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2024.
Inclusive of the Starred, Bib Gourmand and Selected restaurants, the 2024 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Taiwan features 343 establishments, a steady increase in comparison to 321 recommended establishments in 2023. The selection comprises of 157 establishments in Taipei, 66 in Taichung, 59 in Tainan, and 61 in Kaohsiung.
This year’s selection sees a total of 49 One, Two and Three MICHELIN Star restaurants, of which 10 are newly awarded One MICHELIN Star, an increase from 44 restaurants in 2023. Six restaurants also retained the MICHELIN Green Star for their outstanding and inspiring eco-friendly commitments.
“Taiwan is a beautiful island that boasts an abundance of diverse ingredients and talented chefs. Our 2024 selection includes over fifty types of cuisines from around the globe, highlighting the rich diversity and maturity of the Taiwanese culinary scene. This year’s selection reflects Taiwan’s remarkable ability to honor traditional culinary roots while embracing new trends, showcasing a harmonious blend of innovation and heritage without limitations.” says Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the MICHELIN Guide.
“Our inspectors have noted that the restaurant industry in Taiwan is flourishing, with plenty of exciting new openings, of which it is not limited to small scale business models like before; and the fine-dining is not only applied to western-style cuisine, but also clearly seen in Taiwanese or Asian-related contemporary cuisine. Our inspectors were truly amazed by the chefs’ talent and remarkable techniques, creativity and personality presented on through their gastronomic creations.”
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The last restaurant promoted to One MICHELIN Star is Sens in Taipei. It only opens for dinner with a single tasting menu that changes according to the season (although the ever-popular pâté en croûte remains a firm fixture). The chef’s sauces are second to none and he uses fresh herbs to great effect.
Out of the 7 new restaurants that joined the MICHELIN Guide for the first time this year, and directly achieved the One MICHELIN Star distinction, 1 restaurant is located in Taichung – YUENJI; helmed by Chef Lin, who revisits Taiwan’s food heritage and culture, adding a sophisticated spin to family favourites; and 1 restaurant is located in Kaohsiung – GEN; with the kitchen brigade from Macau and Hong Kong that crafts three set menus, showcasing gourmet dried seafood like bird’s nest and abalone and updating 1980’s Cantonese favourites with novel twists.
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The other 5 new One MICHELIN Star restaurants are in Taipei:
A, named after Chef Alain Huang’s initial, promising a grade-A dining experience in an upscale, private space. Presenting dishes that are French in origin but influenced by Asian cuisines and made to subvert preconceptions.
Circum-, named after Latin "circum-" which is related to "circle", is a symbol of wholeness and unity in Chinese culture. The young kitchen team traces the footsteps of Chinese emigrants throughout history, exploring how their food culture changes over time and territories. Inspired by classic recipes, childhood memories and anecdotes collected overseas, they deliver an engaging dining experience based on literature, narratives and solid French technique.
Eika - Tucked away in a market, this place isn't easy to find, but the Japandi decor, Zen-like ambience and clever use of Taiwanese pickles and fermented syrups in creative Japanese fare make it worth the effort. There is just one tasting menu; most ingredients are flown in from Japan daily for freshness.
With a Japanese façade and a Nordic-inspired dining room, NOBUO is all about breaking boundaries. Born in Taiwan and raised in Japan, the head chef opened his eponymous restaurant to champion Japanese-French cuisine using Taiwanese produce.
Wok by O’BOND excels in deconstructing the flavours of Taiwanese and Asian cooking and reimagining them in astounding forms with modern French techniques.
Alongside with the restaurants that retained One MICHELIN Star from last year, there are now 41 establishments that are worth the stop (30 in Taipei, 8 in Taichung, and 3 in Kaohsiung). At the Two and Three MICHELIN Star levels, all restaurants awarded in 2023 retained their status within the 2024 selection, namely 5 Two MICHELIN Stars restaurants in Taipei — L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon, logy, Molino de Urdániz, Mudan, and RAW; and 3 Three MICHELIN Stars restaurants that retained their accolades – JL Studio in Taichung; Le Palais and Taïrroir, both in Taipei.
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The MICHELIN Green Star continues to highlight the sustainable commitment of 6 restaurants
Within the MICHELIN Guide restaurant selection, the MICHELIN Green Star highlights establishments at the forefront of the industry for their sustainable practices and dining experiences that combine culinary excellence with outstanding eco-friendly commitments.
As the focus on being more sustainable and eco-friendlier is a daily approach in Taiwan, the momentum greatly encourages restauranteurs, chefs and staffs to implement ways of making their approach with a positive impact on the environment.
These 6 restaurants retaining the MICHELIN Green Star continue to act as role models to encourage establishments towards an environmentally friendly approach: EMBERS, Hosu, Little Tree Food (Da’an Road), Mountain and Sea House, Yangming Spring (Shilin) in Taipei; and Thomas Chien in Kaohsiung.
Three MICHELIN Guide Special Awards
In addition to recommending quality restaurants, the MICHELIN Guide also aims to highlight talented individuals who contribute to enhancing the gastronomic dining experience. By doing so, it also acknowledges the diversity of jobs and know-hows involved in the restaurant industry.
MICHELIN Guide Service Award
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Service Award, presented by The Glenlivet, aims to highlight and encourage skilled and talented professionals who dramatically add to the customer experience. This award goes to Yun-Shan HSU from one MICHELIN Star restaurant Ban Bo, in Taipei.
With almost 10 years of experience in the F&B industry, Hsu interacts with diners with impeccable, warm and thoughtful style. She is a kind, passionate and confident lady, her engagement and service made a memorable and pleasant dining experience.
MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award recognises the skills, knowledge, and passion of talented sommeliers of the industry. This year, the Sommelier Award goes to Yoyo TSENG from newly awarded one MICHELIN Star restaurant YUENJI, in Taichung, the first-ever female recipient of the Sommelier Award in Taiwan.
Having worked at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon Taipei and Cantonese restaurant for several years as the sommelier, the experience helped her to establish the extensive wine knowledge and professional service. Leveraging her knowledge and expertise, she excels in creating intriguing pairings, enhancing the flavours of the traditional Taiwanese dishes with well-judged matches.
MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award
The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Young Chef Award, presented by Mia C’bon, recognises a young chef working in a restaurant of the selection, and whose exceptional talent and great potential have impressed the inspectors. This year’s award is given to Tim, Ting-Yu CHEN from newly selected restaurant, huist, in Taichung.
Tim graduated in local culinary school and honed his skills in Australia. There is no gimmick on his dish but could clearly feel his clever creativity and solid skills on showcasing Taiwanese culinary scene and elevating its refined image.
The restaurants join the MICHELIN Guide selection of hotels, which features the most unique and exciting places to stay in Taiwan and throughout the world. Every hotel in the selection is chosen by MICHELIN Guide experts for its extraordinary style, service, and personality — with options for all budgets — and each hotel can be booked directly through the MICHELIN Guide website and app.
Visit the MICHELIN Guide’s official website, or download the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (iOS and Android), to discover every restaurant in the selection and book an unforgettable hotel.
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