Taiwan cuisine restaurants Archives

Old New Taiwanese Cuisine
Kaohsiung

With an old world feel reflected in the vintage interior decor and traditional dishes, Old New Taiwainese Cuisine is aptly named. Recommended by CNN and the Michelin Guide, the east-meets-west vibe and the authentic traditional Taiwanese cuisine takes diners back to a bygone era. Make a selection from one of the seven to eight course […]

Shan Shin Dining Room
Taichung

Since it opened in 2013, this Michelin restaurant has earned its reputation for creating homestyle traditional Hakka and Taiwanese food using only the cleanest and best ingredients. Everything from the fresh meat to the finest rice, fresh sea water and even soy sauce is carefully selected from exclusive suppliers. A must for the health conscious […]

A-Sha Restaurant
Tainan

First established in 1940, A-Sha Restaurant began as a humble dim sum stall selling noodles. Some 80 years later, and still operating under ownership of by the same family, A-Sha is a Tainan icon. Book in and relish the humble, yet flavor-filled food in Taiwanese classics like steamed sticky rice with mud crab, charcoal grilled […]

Amei Restaurant
Tainan

Reflecting the changing times and tastes, Amei Restaurant, which is still operated by a third generation family, is a Tainan local favorite. Think authentic traditional Taiwanese dishes, including several dishes with century-old recipes. Among the house specialties you’ll find duck casserole, shrimp thick soup, and fish head casserole. For a dining experience with a historical […]

Ao Ba (Green Leaf) Zhongshan Restaurant
Taipei

The famous restaurant was founded in 1964 and is regarded as the oldest restaurant of classic Taiwanese cuisine in Taiwan. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it closed in Oct 2020 only to re-emerge after two months. The restaurant offers over 200 dishes on its menu, including many that are representative of Taiwanese cuisine. Having moved […]

Golden Formosa
Taipei

For over 60 years, Golden Formosa has delighted locals and travelers with its classic Taiwanese cuisine. It is most deserving of the Michelin star rating it has received for four consecutive years 2022. Favored among diners are its standout dishes: Deep-fried pork ribs, steamed sticky rice with mud crab, buddha jumps over the wall (fo […]

Inn’s +
Taipei

First opened in 2019, this hidden gem is a Michelin guide restaurant that previously operated as a private kitchen offering rustic homestyle dishes. Through word of mouth and a loyal local following, diners have become devotees of the restaurant’s signature specialties like deep-fried home-made baby oyster rolls, shrimp omelet, deep-fried crispy pork, braised pork feet […]

Shin Yeh
Taipei

First opening in 1977, Shin Yeh has expanded over decades to many outlets. Among them is Shin Yeh Taiwanese Cuisine, recommended by the Michelin guide as a restaurant of home-style flavors. It is popular with both locals and visitors. Catering to a younger generation of diners, Shin Yeh Shiao Ju was launched in 2013. With […]

Mountain and Sea House
Taipei

Michelin loves Taiwan and it’s not hard to see why with Mountain and Sea House in Taipei. Famous for reinvigorating enthusiasm for the halcyon days of the 1930s, this restaurant prides itself on fine dining following a ‘farm to table’ philosophy with its dishes. All produce grown in the organic farm finds itself in the […]

Re chao
Everywhere in Taiwan

For a seriously authentic, local dining experience, at the top of the list you will find any re chao. Not quite a night market food stall, and not quite a restaurant, Taiwan’s re chao offer informal, casual roadside dining. The direct translation of re chao is ‘hot stir fry’, so really, what’s not to like? […]