Ephernité

Such a lovely dinner here a couple of weeks ago! Really innovative, beautiful, and thoughtfully crafted courses that were very accommodating of dietary restrictions. Our waitress was great at explaining each item and making our dinner wonderful. The crab rice was my favorite bite, followed by the uber crispy woven samosa and the gravy for the fish that I licked off the plate. A very memorable farm to table fine dining experience led by a female chef / owner!

A small place with limited seatings. Very good service! But food is really basic and none of the dishes WOW me. Nothing memorable, so once is enough. Easy to make reservations unlike most restaurants in Taipei where it’s very difficult to get a seating.

We were delighted by the friendly and professional service. I was very touched by the beautifully prepared appetizers and main dishes. Every dish was amazing and had one of the best gnocchi and steak ever! I'd say this is the best French restaurant in Taiwan. Wine pairing was perfect too. Want to thank the Ephernite team for the wonderful night!

French cuisine. If it feels unfamiliar, that’s all the more reason to explore. Chef Vanessa’s creations are more than just food. They’re art in delicate, skillful execution. Each bite invites you to slow down and savor. Paired with flawless service and exquisite wine, it’s an experience that lingers well beyond the final course. Be open-minded, and you’ll discover why this dining journey is well worth taking.

Beautiful dishes and very professional and friendly service. As I am gluten intolerant the chef adjusted every single dish, so I could enjoy them, including the bread, and even the dessert. Loved the vegetables and their farm to table concept, highly recommend this place.

Was able to reserve a table with ease despite being only a couple days away. Had to plan a last minute anniversary dinner because the original plans flopped. The restaurant looked very clean and pretty inside out. Not many seating but the tables were packed by the time we started eating. Our server was an extremely kind girl who did her very best to describe the meal to my girlfriend in English. I always applaud those servers who are able to communicate to the customers in different languages. It really made the whole experience a lot more light and fun. Food was respectfully bussing. We both enjoyed every part of the meal. Forgot what the meal was called but it was the $5000 NTD per person meal. It was very lovely and the portion was just right. Ended our meal with a sweet little tart cake thing on the house. Couldn’t had asked for a better ending for our nights. I would like to thank Ephernite and their workers for making this meal so great. Would love to come back soon. Thank you.

I had my birthday dinner here and it was AMAZING! From the ambiance to the service to the food, everything was really well put together. Except for the quail main course, which I think was about personal taste really, every course was inventive and delicious! I did not like the quail and in comparison to all the other excellent courses, it tasted "boring". The amuse bouche was dainty and flavorful. The coral grouper with chorizo sauce was incredible and one of my favorite courses. The dessert was exquisite - LAYERS of flavors and gorgeous to look at. The macarons served as the mignardise were out of this world, melt in your mouth, bites of deliciousness. Speaking of service, I noticed on the menu that the third course was beef offal. The wait staff overheard me mention that I don't like tripe and came over to tell me that they would do the dish for me with only beef cheeks. This was so attentive and nice of them. They also surprised me with an additional birthday dessert which was so thoughtful.

Wonderful dinner experience in an intimate setting. Each dish never failed to surprise me with their creativity, and being able to use one's hands to taste the dish directly makes for a more interesting experience. The owner and restaurant manager Claude was also very knowledgeable and helped to pick an excellent wine that we enjoyed. Michelin star experience at affordable prices.

Gracious service, beautiful plating. The creamy matsuba crab soup is punctuated with briny pops of osetra caviar. Venus clam in a refreshing peach gazpacho. Those were the courses with distinct flavor. I forgot to take a photo of the amuse bouche, and already have forgotten what they were, or how they tasted. The rest of the courses are all beautiful compositions, a balance of colors and textures. But the flavor is missing. It's not just that they had a subtle taste, rather I almost didn't taste anything. The sea cucumber dish with "corn chicken" was dry, and could not be saved by the watery consommé surrounding it. The tiger prawn was impressively large and a beautiful bright pink color. But they were far overcooked, dry and devoid of flavor. And so on. I am usually the one complaining about excessively salty food at fine restaurants, but they could really use some salt here. It certainly wasn't a "bad" meal; it just didn't taste like much.

I got covid and couldn't go anymore in any good conscience. Canceled an hour before my reservation because that's when I did my second rapid test that turned up positive. I did my first test over 24 hrs before my reservation and it was negative. They made me pay the full amount for dinner I didn't eat when I could have gone in irresponsibly and coughed on everyone. Nt7330 down the tube. I even had to ask them to give me take out they didn't even offer it. And they made me pay for the cab. Fuck these guys. They don't treat a customer right. Could have at least offered to split my cost. Or taken my already high nt4000 deposit and called it even. But no. Fuck these guys with a saguaro cactus.

I adore this restaurant. Amazing service!!! The waiters were very friendly yet professional, and spoke fluent french. Quite a small restaurant - one room with 8-10 tables - simple, crisp decor. Relatively well-lit. Set menu, unless you specify a different priced menu beforehand. The portion was enough for me but think my husband was left not completely satisfied. Presentation of the food was lovely. Taste was great - interesting at times. Def more modern, than your standard French flavours. Overall, wonderful experience. Would definitely recommend to people looking for an intimate little restaurant with great ambience.

I always stop by every time I am in Taipei. Chef Vanessa expertly applies her classical French training from L'Astrace to the fresh, and often local, ingredients. Here is hoping the Michelin guide does this restaurant proper justice next year. I highly recommend calling ahead to order the Chefs special menu (can also be done online when booking).

When I committed to coming to Taipei for my friend's wedding, I decided to make a nearly 3-week vacation out of it - and I'm really glad I did. I'd traveled to Taiwan before but on much shorter trips, so previously had focused our precious meal slots more on local cuisine; the longer duration this time gave us the opportunity to try a lot of restaurants that we probably wouldn't have tried had we booked a shorter trip. I only found out about Ephernité by fortuitously coming across an interview with the executive chef, Vanessa Huang, on a food website about Taiwanese eats. The interview mentioned she had worked at L'Astrance in Paris. I haven't had the chance to eat at L'Astrance but I suppose the next best thing is a meal prepared by a chef who worked there for a number of years. So, Ephernité went on the must-try list and it did not at all disappoint. The restaurant itself features a small, intimate dining room with only a couple tables. The food was top notch; the overwhelming impression was that the preparation on all our courses was incredibly delicate and that made everything a joy to eat. There is a focus on locally sourced ingredients, which I also appreciate (IIRC the only thing that wasn't local was the duck, which they did more French-style). The restaurant's manager, Claude, handles most of the front-of-house functions, speaks fluent English, and was very helpful with wine selections. Most Taipei restaurants just stick to the same vineyards/brands and it was refreshing to have a variety here from lesser-known regions, including some low-sulfite options from tiny communes in Spain. Claude also engaged us about wines in general as well as many aspects of the restaurant operations. Overall, a fantastic visit and I'm really glad we took the time to stop by. As I mentioned before, I totally understand that visitors to Taipei may not look to French gastro to fill one of their meal slots, but in many ways I found it quite charming to have such an experience in Taipei. I also feel like the focus on local ingredients and how much Vanessa's style came through in the courses made dining here a very memorable experience, so I strongly recommend a trip here. Note: Reservations are required, and the only option is a tasting menu at just under NT$2000.

We had dinner on Friday. The food quality is not the best. Angus beef in the seasonal menu was chewy. The pacing of food offering was a little too slow, and the whole meal took closer to 5 hours. However, the one thing that bothered me the most was the staff's unwillingness to make slight table position changes so it would be easier for all of us getting in and out of the cozy sitting space. There were 8 of us and all are senior citizens. Whatever we suggested was denied outright. This place is not cheap and obviously not good for party larger than 6 and is not senior-friendly. Will not recommend to other seniors.

Small but nice place. Simply but trendy decoration with warm service! I've been there twice and the food was delicate, which perfectly combine French food with fresh Local ingredients. Thus, the whole set won't be too much for weekday dinner. Sommelier was helpful to find a good matches wine and no hard pushing on higher price items.

The best meal from our month in Japan and Taiwan and on the short list for best ever. I particularly love the novel use of Taiwanese ingredients and the fierce insistence (in a country that eats quickly) that some dining experiences must be paced to be enjoyed properly. The service was also top notch. If I lived in the city, I'd be here as frequently as I could manage.

very reasonable price for a coursed meal of artistic creations. menu constantly changing. a bit conservative in flavor profile in terms of not going out on a limb when she has the potential to create interesting french creations with taiwanese ingredients. soup course was done well. duck a bit tough. great for special occasions.