The MICHELIN Guide has announced a new approach to revealing its latest restaurant recommendations, by releasing some of its new additions to the Guide ahead of the annual launch event.
Restaurants in Taipei and Taichung will be added to the selection monthly, on the second Wednesday of every month, with the first release set for Wednesday 13th April 2022. The newly selected venues will feature on both the website and the app. There’s a special entry “New” created for those newly-listed restaurants and those restaurants will be highlighted with a ‘New’ symbol, for easy identification.
Meanwhile, restaurants in Tainan and Kaohsiung, two brand new cities that will join the MICHELIN Guide selection from the upcoming 2022 edition, will be shared monthly only after the reveal of the 2022 edition later this year. Before that, restaurants revealed in the monthly Live Updates will be limited to those within Taipei and Taichung.
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All of the MICHELIN Guide distinctions for 2022 – Stars, Bib Gourmands and Green Stars – will then be unveiled at an annual launch ceremony as usual.
Some of these newly recommended establishments might go on to earn distinctions at the MICHELIN Star Revelation ceremony, so follow the monthly releases closely and watch this space!
In our first release, the inspectors share 4 of their favorite newly recommended restaurants in Taipei and Taichung and encourage you to explore their latest discoveries and support the industry in the challenging times!
Chuan Mu Yuan
TaipeiTucked down a little alley, this shop always attracts a long queue of office workers and shoppers at peak hours. Behind the glass wall by the entrance, chefs are busy making dim sum, dumplings and noodles to keep pace with the piling orders. Regulars adore their beef pancake roll and red bean paste pancake that are golden and crispy. Moo-shu fried noodles made with freshly made knife-cut noodles are also popular.
Little Tree Food (Da'an Road)
TaipeiThere’s no shortage of vegetarian restaurants in Taipei, but not many position themselves as a vegetarian equivalent of an American bistro. The head chef has experience in Sichuan and western cuisines, so his menu shows eclectic influences in addition to burgers and pizzas. Spicy dumplings with tofu filling are Sichuanese inspired; fried cauliflower is enrobed in Korean gochujang glaze; pad krapow burning bowl is a Thai-style salad.
Feng Chi Goose
Taichung
For decades, this simple shop has been attracting hungry diners with its signature sliced goose platter boasting juicy flesh and wafer-thin skin. The second-generation owner intentionally leaves some bones and gristles in for diners to gnaw on. Goose offal, marinated meat and other sides are also popular. For starchier dishes, order plain noodle soup, or jazz it up with cuttlefish and thin, flat e-fu noodles.
Xiao Chu Den
Taichung
The owners opened a cosy shop in 2018, specialising in Taiwanese light meals and snacks, before moving to this spot in 2020. With just two tables inside and one outside, this tiny gem is always busy. Braised pork on rice boasts an addictive gelatinous texture and deep flavours, while thickly sliced braised beef noodle soup is another must-try for noodle lovers. Certain items tend to run out early so consider pre-ordering your food by phone.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest MICHELIN-recommended restaurants and news on the MICHELIN Guide MICHELIN Guide Taipei & Taichung Facebook Page, MICHELIN Guide MICHELIN Guide Taipei & Taichung Website, and on the MICHELIN Guide mobile app (iOS and Android), which enables you to find every restaurant and hotel in the world selected by the MICHELIN Guide.
