Restaurant A

I truly enjoyed the entire experience. The culinary concept is thoughtful and well-executed, offering dishes that are both creative and satisfying. Each course felt intentional, with flavors that were balanced and memorable. A special thank-you to Vanessa (hope I got her name right), whose service elevated the evening even further. She was attentive to every detail—so observant that she even noticed I’m left-handed and adjusted the table setting accordingly. Her professionalism and warmth made the meal feel even more personal and enjoyable. Overall, a wonderful dining experience, and I look forward to seeing how the restaurant continues to grow its unique concept. Highly recommended for anyone looking for refined cuisine with genuinely thoughtful service.

Each dish was creatively and artistically presented, with a mixture of textures and minimal use of sauces, which heightened the distinct flavor of each ingredient. Most exceptional in presentation and taste were the amuse-bouchées (one presented in a bowl among wine and champagne corks and a mini-garden adorning a crunchy phyllo basket), the sea cucumber and cucumber, the Maine lobster and chicken, and the add on pasta with an extra generous portion of Australian truffles grated by Chef Alain by our table. But the one dish that was phenomenal was the “soup and bread,” a mushroom cappuccino and truffle doughnut – such a tasty unique combination!

What a delightful dining experience! My brother and I were fortunate to be seated at the table by the glass enclosed kitchen with a view of the whole restaurant. The restaurant décor is simple and elegant with tables far apart from each other, so the ambiance was quiet and intimate. We were greeted by Gladys who pointed out that the art surrounding the A on the card depicted the menu of the evening. As dinner progressed, each artwork on the card unfolded when the ingredients of the next dish were revealed in the card’s drawings. This was incredibly creative! I found out they work with an artist to create the artwork that matches the menu and with an art gallery on the pieces of art displayed in the reception/bar area; both change every season, reflecting the new menu’s theme. Each dish was creatively and artistically presented, with a mixture of textures and minimal use of sauces, which heightened the distinct flavor of each ingredient. Most exceptional in presentation and taste were the amuse-bouchées (one presented in a bowl among wine and champagne corks and a mini-garden adorning a crunchy phyllo basket), the sea cucumber and cucumber, the Maine lobster and chicken, and the add on pasta with an extra generous portion of Australian truffles grated by Chef Alain by our table. But the one dish that was phenomenal was the “soup and bread,” a mushroom cappuccino and truffle doughnut – such a tasty unique combination! Unlike other Michelin restaurants, wine pairing or non-alcoholic beverages pairing is included in the price. We opted to do one upgrade, an additional NT$1,500 for “old world” wines from Spain and France, so we were able to try ten different wines curated by Sommelier David. They were all pretty good! At the end of the delicious meal, we were escorted to the reception/bar area at the entrance to enjoy dessert and coffee/tea seated on comfortable sofas and surrounded by beautiful pieces of art which, BTW, can be purchased. This was a wonderful culinary experience, savoring creative and flavorful dishes by Chef Alain. We also had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with him - what an unforgettable evening! My brother plans to bring his wife and son next month, and I will surely come back again next time I visit Taiwan.

This restaurant is an overrated Michelin restaurant. I have been to more than 30 Michelin restaurants in Europe, and the taste, creativity and materials of this restaurant are still far behind the more orthodox French food in Europe. First of all, there is a lack of innovation. You can see use of caviar and some local materials but that’s it. There is nothing particularly amazing about the taste. For example, these dishes like asparagus / orange / caviar and salad leaf / flower / pollen / seed, there is no memorable point at all. In addition, the main course roasted chicken has selected materials from various parts of the chicken, but it is just a hodgepodge, and the taste is single. One of the desserts, mint/mango/lemon balm, is relatively cheap and it feels that there are better desserts nearby. The added pasta is not much different from boiled noodles. The only ok thing about the whole meal is the salmon dish and another dessert, but the overall feeling for this place is that it needs to be improved. Another important point is that the Teardrop pod/pea/shooter, the ball-shaped meal, is very hot, and our tongues were burned, which affected the taste of the following dishes. The waiter's explanation was so quiet that we had to ask them to repeat it again and again because we couldn't hear clearly.

Came to Restaurant A twice, first time in Jan 2024 for their winter menu, and followed by Jul 2025 for their summer menu. Love the summer menu better than the winter one 😁 Both times started with their signature wine knob-like appetizer, pretty much the routines now S Seafood is the theme for summer menu in 2025, every dish was served in fresh and light manners, especially the main course, 🦞 lobster, chef's way of cooking brought out the essence of the sea, like the way you never tasted lobster before, just amazing.

Beautiful plating techniques and exceptional skill displayed by the kitchen staff. However, most of the food lacks a depth of flavor and something that you truly crave to go back to. Pretty to look at but no substance.

Thank you for the wonderful service and delicious food during our visit today. We truly enjoyed the warm hospitality. However, we were surprised by the extra charge for the wine, as we were not informed when substituting the set menu drinks. Clearer communication on this would be very helpful.

Every dish was flawlessly executed and beautifully presented. The staff were incredibly friendly, offering attentive service with great attention to detail—truly impressive. The wine service for our self-prepared wine was excellent as well. While the all-white decor isn’t my personal favorite, it certainly has its own style. Can’t wait to visit again!