天香樓 Tien Hsiang Lo

Found the place via the Michelin guide. It was easy to make a reservation online. We had to move it by one day and even with short notice it was not a problem. The food was excellent and had good spacing between the courses. Interesting flavors and well prepared. Service was efficient and explained every dish while serving it. We had 2 different set menus and for the standard of food and service price / value was good. We also got a hand written menu as a present that was done by a master while we were eating. I can strongly recommend the restaurant when looking for Hangzhou style food.

The place has been reputable for years since I was young, and God bless that I eventually can afford it now. My family and I had visited many Michelin-starred places but this is indeed one of a kind. Sooner after my online booking, I got an international phone call from the front desk confirming the pre-orders, and that was warmhearted. The hotel is bit outdated, but the vibe maintained. The restaurant was decent, quiet, and with sufficient distance between tables, which is pretty rare nowadays. A complementary appetizer set was given with chili sauce and marinated radish. Personally, the chili sauce is bit awkward in a Hangzhou-style cuisine, and it tastes just OK. An on-site calligrapher instantly wrote our orders as a souvenir, and that was in fact out of our expectation. Brilliant! All dishes were astonishingly good, especially for the Crab Tofu (大閘蟹粉豆腐) and the stewed sea cucumber (翡翠蔥靠刺參). It's a pity that the server didn't remind us that our noodle with hairy crab is identical to the tofu; otherwise we can have one more dish to try. Another awkward setting was about the sequence of our 東坡肉, which came the last dish when we were pretty full. I believe it would much better if it came earlier. All in all, the service, vibe, tea, and foods are all good.

We had quite a lovely dinner here and I can't thank the staff enough for making it a special experience visiting Taipei. Service was impeccable but not rigid that makes us uncomfortable. Instead, the staff was very friendly and gave us a lot of suggestions on the menu. Food was great. I love everything but the dessert was truly something to write home for me. Really hope I can visit them again to try other sets on their menu.

It's your typical杭州菜, out there dishes are finally crafted and it tastes good. You got to try their lion head. Their shrimp with snow pea it's also very good. Their smoke soft egg is very good. But don't try their 燒賣. Not very good.

Tien Hsiang Lo, a Michelin-starred restaurant located in the bustling city of Taipei, offers an exquisite dining experience that seamlessly combines Western fine dining aesthetics with a touch of Chinese culture. We had the pleasure of securing a reservation for two today and it was an enjoyment. To begin, we were offered a shot of vinegar-based drink, which provided a refreshing start to our meal. Our first dish was a combination of four delectable items, but the smoked egg truly stole the show. The delicate smoky flavor and sweet egg yolk perfectly complemented each other, creating a harmonious blend of flavors that left a lasting impression on our palates. Next, we indulged in the crab meat with tofu, enhanced by a touch of vinegar. The vinegar brought out the natural sweetness of the crab meat, resulting in a delicious dish that was a true feast for the senses. We also savored the Abalone, lamb meat, and pork in "Don Po" style, all of which were excellent and beautifully presented. Overall, our experience at Tien Hsiang Lo was satisfying. The exceptional service, crisp white tablecloths, and excellent explanations of each dish added to the overall experience. While a few dishes fell short, the majority were an absolute delight, and we look forward to returning to Tien Hsiang Lo soon.

⭐ Michelin-Starred | Hangzhou Chinese Cuisine Tien Hsiang Lo is a revelation. Specializing in Hangzhou-style Chinese cuisine, this elegant restaurant delivers a dining experience that is both refined and welcoming—perfect for anyone open to trying something new. My partner and I were celebrating a personal milestone during our visit—**our 60th Michelin star** and **our 38th Michelin restaurant** together (yes, we keep a list!). Tien Hsiang Lo absolutely lived up to the occasion and then some. We weren’t familiar with this type of regional Chinese cuisine, so we were pushing ourselves out of our comfort zone—and we’re so glad we did. Every dish was not only delicious and thoughtfully prepared, but also **presented with incredible artistry**. The attention to detail in the plating elevated the entire meal—it was clear that just as much care went into how the food looked as how it tasted. Standout plates included the **stir-fried river shrimp with pearl peas** (light, flavorful, and the crunchiest pearl peas imaginable), the **water shield soup with fish ball** (elegant and delicate—the lightest fish ball I've ever tasted), the **yellow croaker fish with garlic** (packed with flavor and beautifully sauced), and the **scallops with spring gourd**, which was simply exceptional. Dessert continued to impress: a lovely **almond sweet soup with Bird’s Nest**, and a rich **adzuki bean creamy cake** that balanced sweet and savory notes beautifully. Beyond the food, the service was exceptional—gracious, attentive, and full of thoughtful touches. One of the most memorable moments was being presented with a **hand-written menu on a scroll**—a stunning and personal detail that added to the overall magic of the experience. The restaurant itself is **absolutely stunning**—a serene, stylish space with **pillowed seating that made it one of the most comfortable Michelin-starred restaurants we've ever been to**. Tien Hsiang Lo fully deserves its Michelin star and is highly recommended—whether you're a seasoned fine-dining enthusiast or just eager to explore something new and beautifully executed.

Finally, a Michelin starred spot in Taiwan that didn't disappoint! Offering extensive regular and seasonal set menus as well as a la carte options for Hangzhou cuisine, Tien Hsiang Lo doesn't exactly do anything particularly unique or special with the presentation of the dishes themselves, but the quality in their craft is certainly noticeable in the preparation, from the ingredients to the actual prep and seasoning, leaving little room for qualms to arise in their food. Their set menus cover a swath of price points and dish types, with the option to swap out particular dishes that you may not be interested in (i.e. General Tso's chicken, though they supposedly prepare this in a less Americanized way). In typical highbrow dining fashion, dishes are all explained and presented when they're served, with some interludes in between for certain backstory or other cultural bits, like a handwritten calligraphy scroll poem from the restaurant. And while this may be limited to the set menus or the private rooms, when choosing your drink for the meal at the beginning, if you opt for tea, you get to choose from this neat little tea cart covering a ton of tea varietals, all of which were quite excellent. Service is as expected for a nice place like this, as is a long dining time of several hours: more so if you opt for any of the hairy crab menus.

1st visit in 2020 pre-Covid, revisit on 28/08/2024. Ordered the second cheapest dinner set menu. So delicious, absolutely the best of cuisine of its kind. Superb!