Taipei’s Le Palais given three stars in first-ever Michelin guide to Taiwan’s capital
Hong Kong chef’s Cantonese restaurant only one to get top accolade in list celebrating the best of city’s ‘vibrant’ food scene
A total of 20 restaurants in Taipei, including five that serve Japanese food, received accolades in the inaugural edition of the Michelin guide for Taipei released on Wednesday.
Touting the launch of the guide as a “truly historic event,” Michael Ellis, international director of the Michelin Guide, said in Taipei that Taiwanese food could take its rightful place on the international stage.
“The food in Taiwan is vibrant, dynamic and delicious,” he said. “That 20 restaurants obtain Michelin stars means that Taiwanese cuisine has now entered the area of being truly recognised as world class.”
Among the 20 restaurants, only one, Le Palais, gained the top honour of three stars.
Under Michelin’s rating system one star refers to a very good restaurant. Two stars refer to excellent cooking worth a detour, while three stars refer to exceptional cuisine worth a special journey.