Does Taiwan Have Any Michelin Star Restaurants?

Taiwan has a vibrant food culture and is known for its unique fusion of Chinese and Japanese cuisines. There are many restaurants in Taiwan, ranging from local street eats to Michelin-starred fine dining establishments. The question is, does Taiwan have any Michelin Star restaurants?

The answer is yes, Taiwan does have Michelin Star restaurants. Currently, there are five restaurants in Taiwan that have been awarded the prestigious Michelin Star. These include: Le Palais, La Cime, Ding Xian 1010, A Cut Steakhouse and Shin Yeh.

Le Palais is a modern French restaurant located in Taipei City. It was awarded one Michelin Star in 2018 and has since become one of the most popular upscale restaurants in the city.

The restaurant serves classic French cuisine with an Asian twist. Popular dishes include lobster bisque with truffle foam and black pepper gnocchi with morels.

La Cime is another one-star Michelin restaurant located in Taipei City. It stands out for its use of locally sourced ingredients to create innovative dishes such as scallop ceviche with avocado, red snapper tartare with grapefruit and tuna tartare with tomato jelly.

Ding Xian 1010 is a Taiwanese-style restaurant located in the city of Taichung. It was awarded one Michelin Star in 2019 for its creative fusion of traditional Taiwanese flavors with modern cooking techniques.

A Cut Steakhouse, meanwhile, is an upscale steakhouse located in Taichung City. The restaurant offers an array of steaks cooked to perfection using a variety of techniques including sous vide and wood-fired grilling. A Cut Steakhouse was awarded one Michelin Star in 2020.

Shin Yeh, finally, is a popular Taiwanese restaurant located in Taipei City. It has been serving up traditional Chinese dishes since 1996 and was awarded one Michelin star in 2020 for its quality and consistency.

In conclusion, yes Taiwan does have Michelin Star restaurants. There are currently five restaurants across the country that have been awarded the prestigious accolade: Le Palais, La Cime, Ding Xian 1010, A Cut Steakhouse and Shin Yeh.