How many Michelin stars are on this list?

This list holds six Michelin-starred restaurants and eight Michelin stars in total, the same citywide counts. JL Studio in Xinsheng holds three Michelin stars. YUENJI in Fuhe, Sur- in Luchuan, L'Atelier par Yao in Jinzhou, Oretachi No Nikuya in Gongping, and MINIMAL in Zhongxing are the other restaurants on the list.

Which starred restaurants have notable wine or sake?

L'Atelier par Yao in Jinzhou has the exceptional wine program on this list, and the list is also extensive. JL Studio in Xinsheng is sommelier-led and extensive. Sur- in Luchuan is extensive and also offers zero-proof pairings. YUENJI in Fuhe has a list with sake and tea pairings. Oretachi No Nikuya in Gongping has a standard list and sake, and MINIMAL in Zhongxing serves zero-proof drinks.

What cuisines do the starred restaurants cook?

The six restaurants cook modern Singaporean cuisine at JL Studio in Xinsheng, modern Taiwanese fine dining at YUENJI in Fuhe and Sur- in Luchuan, modern French fine dining with Eastern fusion at L'Atelier par Yao in Jinzhou, Japanese yakiniku at Oretachi No Nikuya in Gongping, and an ice cream tasting menu at MINIMAL in Zhongxing. JL Studio's set menu references kaya roti and chilli crab. Oretachi No Nikuya grills Akage Wagyu from Kumamoto.

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Best Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Taichung

Our guide counts six Michelin-starred restaurants citywide and eight Michelin stars in total, and this list is the full set. JL Studio in Xinsheng holds three Michelin stars for modern Singaporean cuisine. Chef Jimmy Lim's set menu rebuilds references such as kaya roti and chilli crab with Taiwanese ingredients and French technique, and a sommelier leads an extensive wine list.

YUENJI in Fuhe holds a Michelin star for modern Taiwanese dining, with tea pairings and sake. Sur- in Luchuan holds a Michelin star for a tasting menu of Taiwanese ingredients, with an extensive wine list and zero-proof pairings. L'Atelier par Yao in Jinzhou holds a Michelin star and an exceptional wine program. Oretachi No Nikuya in Gongping holds a Michelin star for yakiniku, including Akage Wagyu from Kumamoto, with sake. MINIMAL in Zhongxing holds a Michelin star for ice and frozen desserts and serves zero-proof drinks.

How this list is chosen: Restaurants holding Michelin stars, listed alphabetically. Updated October 8, 2026.

JL Studio
3 Michelin stars
JL Studio holds three Michelin stars, a 2025 ranking of 35 on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants, and a La Liste score of 92 points, placing it among Taiwan's most internationally recognised kitchens. Chef Jimmy Lim's set-menu format reimagines Singaporean culinary memory through Taiwanese local produce, with traditional references like kaya roti and chilli crab rebuilt into entirely new forms. Located on the second floor of a low-key building in Taichung's Nantun District.
L'Atelier par Yao
1 Michelin star · Deep wine list
A Michelin-starred French contemporary address in Taichung's Taiping District, L'Atelier par Yao operates Tuesday through Saturday evenings from a two-floor room of concrete walls, dark green drapes, and handmade local pottery. The kitchen bridges classical French technique with Asian ingredients, with chargrilled scallop, herb-brewed tea, and à la minute desserts among the defining moments of the meal.
MINIMAL
1 Michelin star
MINIMAL holds a Michelin star (2024) and sits at the mid-tier price point among Taichung's serious modern dining options, occupying a lane-set address in the West District. The name telegraphs an aesthetic approach that distinguishes it from the more elaborate formats common at comparable Taichung addresses.
Oretachi No Nikuya
1 Michelin star
Oretachi No Nikuya holds a Michelin star for its disciplined approach to Japanese wagyu, sourcing prize-winning breeds including rare Akage Wagyu from Kumamoto. Set on Gongyi Road in Taichung's West District, the restaurant opens evenings only and runs both set and à la carte menus, with the kitchen team grilling cuts to order and walking each table through provenance and preparation in detail.
Sur-
1 Michelin star
Sur- holds a Michelin star (2024) and sits on the third floor of a Central District building in Taichung, operating a seasonal tasting menu built around everyday Taiwanese ingredients treated through tempering, charbroiling, and smoking. Chef Steven Snook runs both kitchen and dining room. The venue is closed Monday and Tuesday, with lunch and dinner service Wednesday through Sunday. Wine and zero-proof pairings are a consistent highlight among guests.
YUENJI
1 Michelin star
Among Taichung's handful of Michelin-starred restaurants, YUENJI occupies a particular niche: a formal tasting room in Xitun District where Taiwanese heritage cooking is reframed through contemporary technique. Ranked #127 in Opinionated About Dining's 2025 Asia list, it offers two structured formats, a flexible Tasting Set Menu and an omakase-style Chef's Menu, in a room that reads more East-meets-West salon than traditional banquet hall.

Planning Michelin-starred restaurants in Taichung

How many Michelin stars are on this list?: This list holds six Michelin-starred restaurants and eight Michelin stars in total, the same citywide counts. JL Studio in Xinsheng holds three Michelin stars. YUENJI in Fuhe, Sur- in Luchuan, L'Atelier par Yao in Jinzhou, Oretachi No Nikuya in Gongping, and MINIMAL in Zhongxing are the other restaurants on the list.
Which starred restaurants have notable wine or sake?: L'Atelier par Yao in Jinzhou has the exceptional wine program on this list, and the list is also extensive. JL Studio in Xinsheng is sommelier-led and extensive. Sur- in Luchuan is extensive and also offers zero-proof pairings. YUENJI in Fuhe has a list with sake and tea pairings. Oretachi No Nikuya in Gongping has a standard list and sake, and MINIMAL in Zhongxing serves zero-proof drinks.
What cuisines do the starred restaurants cook?: The six restaurants cook modern Singaporean cuisine at JL Studio in Xinsheng, modern Taiwanese fine dining at YUENJI in Fuhe and Sur- in Luchuan, modern French fine dining with Eastern fusion at L'Atelier par Yao in Jinzhou, Japanese yakiniku at Oretachi No Nikuya in Gongping, and an ice cream tasting menu at MINIMAL in Zhongxing. JL Studio's set menu references kaya roti and chilli crab. Oretachi No Nikuya grills Akage Wagyu from Kumamoto.