$$$$CantoneseZhongshanMon closed, Tue-Sun 12:00-14:30, 18:00-21:30
Le Palais serves Cantonese cooking on the 17F of Palais de Chine Hotel, using Cherry Valley ducks from Yilan for its crispy-skin roast duck.
OrderCantonese-style crispy-skin roast duck, and Chinese spinach and salted egg dumplings at dim sum.
TipPre-order the crispy-skin roast duck and the Peking duck four ways to avoid missing out.
$$$$Asian Contemporary TastingDaanMon-Tue closed, Wed-Thu 18:30-22:30, Fri-Sun 12:00-15:00, 18:30-22:30
logy celebrates Asian diversity through the lens of its Japanese and Taiwanese heritage, and its story began anew in 2025 after origins in a Taipei alley.
OrderThe tasting menu, 4,750 TWD per person.
TipBook online up to 30 days ahead with a credit card guarantee; logy does not take reservations by phone, email or social media.
$$$$TaiwaneseZhongzhengDaily 12:00-14:30, 18:00-21:30
Mountain and Sea House serves traditional Taiwanese dishes made with local ingredients in a Ren'ai Road mansion with a courtyard and 1930s glamour.
OrderRoast suckling pig served three ways, or the Yilan speciality goza, a deep-fried custard.
TipOpen daily 12:00-14:30 and again 18:00-21:30, with a break in the afternoon.
$$$$Asian Contemporary TastingSongshanDaily 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00
T+T is a modern, simple room reminiscent of a French bistro, where the chef draws on Malaysian, Korean, Taiwanese and other Asian influences.
OrderWheel cake with a savoury filling as a starter and a deconstructed martabak manis for dessert.
TipOpen daily in two sittings, from 12:00 to 14:30 and from 18:00 to 22:00.
$$$$Modern ChineseSongshanDaily 12:00-14:30, 18:00-22:00
Ya Ge is a Chinese restaurant at Mandarin Oriental, Taipei, awarded one Michelin star for the ninth consecutive year in 2026, with five private dining rooms.
OrderThe Michelin Star Signature Menu or the traditional dim sum.
TipSmart elegant dress code: collared shirts and covered shoes for gentlemen, and slippers are not permitted in the dining room.
Daily 11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:00
MiraWan Eatery is a French restaurant on the 47th floor in Xinyi with a panoramic view, where chef Josh cooks classic French country dishes as casual dining.
OrderLava chocolate cake, caramel pudding or apple pie, the familiar comfort desserts here.
TipLunch and dinner run 11:30-14:30 and 18:00-22:00 daily; bookings open 30 days ahead and need a credit card to hold the table.
Lunch daily 11:30-16:00; dinner Sun-Thu 16:00-21:30, Fri-Sat 16:00-22:00; supper Sun-Thu 21:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 22:00-00:30
Saffron 46 is an Indian restaurant on the 46th floor of Breeze Nan Shan in Xinyi, named for the spice, with traditional methods and modern visuals.
TipA weekday lunch set is served 11:30 to 14:00, and a happy hour runs 17:00 to 19:00 Monday to Friday except public holidays.
$$$$NoodlesWanhuaDaily 10:30-21:30
Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodles has built a loyal following for beef noodles since 1949, in a broth slow cooked with beef bones and 10 Chinese herbs.
OrderRibbon noodles hand-pulled to order in the beef bone and herb broth.
TipOrder the cold sides too: the pork ear in aspic and the pickled cabbage are made fresh daily.
TaiwaneseZhongshanDaily 12:00-14:00, 18:00-21:00
Ming Fu is a Taiwanese restaurant at No. 18-1, Lane 137, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road in Zhongshan District, Taipei, phone +886 2 2562 9287.
TipOpen daily 12:00 to 14:00 and 18:00 to 21:00.
Seafood Market and SushiZhongshanDaily 07:00-22:00
Addiction Aquatic Development is a new base in Taipei's Fish Market with 10 theme areas, combining seafood, a supermarket and theme restaurants.
OrderKing crab or hair crab from the live area, cooked or fried for a service charge.
TipLive aquatic products are sold from 06:00 to 16:00, and the market takes cash only, with no credit card services.
Wed-Sun 11:30-14:30, 17:30-21:00
Sate House has served authentic Indonesian cuisine since 1993, run by a Chinese Indonesian family, and was a Michelin Bib Gourmand pick in 2021 to 2024.
OrderRendang beef, which the site says won first place in CNN's world top 50 gourmets in 2012.
TipOpen Wednesday to Sunday for lunch 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and dinner 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday; payment is cash only.
Mon-Thu 11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:30-15:00, 18:00-22:30, Sun 11:30-14:30, 18:00-22:00
BeApe is a French wine bistro hidden in a Zhongshan alley, serving dishes from 19th-century French recipes with natural wines from across Europe.
OrderRoasted bone marrow with escargot, the dish the site picks as its must-eat of the month.
TipLast orders are at 13:45 for lunch and 20:45 for dinner Sunday to Thursday, and 21:00 at dinner on Friday and Saturday.
ChineseDaanMon-Fri 10:00-21:30, Sat-Sun 09:30-21:30
Kao Chi is one of the oldest Shanghai dim sum restaurants in Taipei; its Xin-Yi branch at No. 195, Section 2, Xinyi Road serves Shanghai-style pan-fried buns.
OrderShanghai style fried pork buns, drunken chicken with Shao-Xing wine and a crispy spring onion pastry.
TipSome dishes are served only at specific branches, and each branch also features its own chef's specials, so ask what this one offers.
DaanMon 18:00-00:00, Tue closed, Wed-Fri 18:00-00:00, Sat-Sun 17:30-00:00
Longtail is a neighborhood restaurant and bar on Dunhua S Rd in Da'an with a seasonal menu of contemporary cuisine and a warm inviting setting.
OrderChef Erik Chen Chia-Lang's dishes built on fermentation techniques.
TipThe drinks list rotates, covering boutique wines, craft beers and cocktails beside the seasonal menu.
ChineseDaanMon-Fri 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:00, Sat-Sun 11:30-14:00, 17:00-21:00
Rong Rong Yuan is a Chinese restaurant at 2F, No. 25, Section 4, Xinyi Road in Da'an District, Taipei, phone +886 2 2703 8822.
TipOpen 11:30 to 14:00, then 17:30 to 21:00 on weekdays and 17:00 to 21:00 at weekends.
DaanDaily 11:30-14:00, 14:30-17:00, 17:30-21:00, closed the first Monday of each month
Qing Tian 76 is a Western and mixed Japanese house designed by Professor Adachi in 1931, serving creative cuisine, delicate lunch, dinner and afternoon tea.
OrderSeasonal limited dishes and the delicate afternoon tea desserts.
TipPlease wear socks to protect the floor. The house is closed on the first Monday of each month.