Tainan

The MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2025 Bib Gourmand has been unveiled, with seven new restaurants joining the list across Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung. Here are the dishes Inspectors loved most.

From street stalls to MICHELIN-recommended restaurants, Taiwan’s noodle culture is as rich and diverse as its history.

Running the gamut of styles and traditions, breakfast is a unique meal in Taiwan not to be missed.

Many of Taiwan's MICHELIN-recommended restaurants are nestled in vibrant cultural districts, with some housed in historical buildings that tell their own stories. A visit to the following five restaurants is more than just a culinary experience—it’s an invitation to savour the flavours of the city while immersing yourself in its timeless charm and rich history.

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure in Tainan, where rich history meets mouthwatering street food! From vibrant breakfast bites to irresistible late-night snacks, discover the must-try classic eats that will leave your taste buds craving more. Get ready for a delicious day in this food lover’s paradise!

Chefs Richie Lin of MICHELIN-listed MUME and Zaiyu Hasegawa of two-MICHELIN-starred and Green-starred Den in Tokyo have recently gone on an exploratory trip designed to Tainan and Kaohsiung for Hasegawa to rediscover Taiwan. The mission is to decode the Taiwanese texture of Q. A term originating in Taiwan and usually used to describe the joyful texture of something satisfyingly chewy and elastic such as the chewy sensation of pearls in milk tea, elastic noodles, bouncy fish balls and the soft bite of glutinous rice balls.

Eight new establishments are added to MICHELIN Guide Taiwan this month in Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung, including a diverse spectrum of cuisine types and styles: from dishes that re-invent Taiwanese flavours, pan-Mediterranean cuisine with eclectic influences, innovative dishes that showcase the bounty beauty of Taiwanese culture and landscape, refined contemporary French cuisine, to heartwarming porridge and home-style cooking—a true reflection of the dynamic and blooming gastronomic scene in Taiwan.

Eight new establishments are added to the MICHELIN Guide Taiwan selection this month. Among them are quite a few familiar names. It's also worth noting that a restaurant that offers tasting menu that is jointly created by two chefs with Chinese and Western culinary training, as well as a vegetarian restaurant that features refined plant-based cuisine that is artfully plated and with layers of rich flavors.

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors reveal some of their latest favorite additions via live updates monthly.

Traditional banquet cuisine is an intrinsic part of Taiwanese cuisine culture. From past to present, this way of eating celebrates the cultural characteristics and local ingredients of regional Taiwan across different eras. Banquet cuisine is a showcase of the chef's skills, local customs and the soul of Taiwanese hospitality and generosity.

The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors reveal some of their latest favorite additions via live updates monthly.