WOK by obond

I debated for a while whether to write this review because I know taste is very personal, and dining experiences can be so subjective. But I feel it’s only fair to share my honest thoughts to help others who might be considering a visit. We had really high hopes because getting a reservation wasn’t easy, and we were excited for what was supposed to be one of the highlights of our trip to Taiwan. Unfortunately, the experience didn’t live up to our expectations. There were four of us, and we all agreed that the only thing we truly enjoyed was the tea-infused ice cream that came with one of the desserts. Everything else was either way too salty or just confusing, especially the soup dish. It had so many different flavors going on, but none of them seemed to complement one another, if that makes sense. Equally disappointing was the service. Unlike most fine dining establishments, utensils were not replaced between courses, despite the nature of the dishes clearly warranting it. When we requested fresh utensils, the staff obliged but failed to clear the crumbs from the table, which further detracted from the experience. What surprised us most was how strict they were with all the booking rules and policies, yet the actual food and service didn’t reflect the same level of care. While the concept and creativity behind the menu were commendable, the execution, both in terms of culinary delivery and service, left much to be desired.

Chinese cuisine is not really my favorite one, but I believed a Michelin restaurant was a good time to change my mind. What can I say, it was the best dinner I had in my life, food and service wise. In this "episode ?", everything from appetizers to desserts was a climax for my mouth. It will be a fixed appointment for the next time I come to Taipei, and I suggest to everyone, from locals to tourists to try to get a spot in this restaurant at least once! For what you get, the price is incredible! A very thank you both to the room service and to the chefs. (The small suggestion to the staff is to lower the volume of the ambient music, in some tracks it was too noisy)

Great dinner, new flavors to discover and lots of creativity for the food and the cocktails which you can pair with the 13-course menu. Having said that, some of the dishes use ingredients I am not so keen on like the beef tongue used for the San-Bei (too much on the chewy side) or the Ginko nuts on the side of the BeefBeefBeef. And dishes come too quickly one after the other. Excellent service, very enthusiastic.

The meal started off on a strong note but was derailed with poor pacing from dish to dish. We spent long periods of time waiting between dishes, at some point spent 45 minutes confused with no dishes on the table. Really wish the food could shine as it did feature some unique, innovative techniques with traditional Chinese flavors and ingredients. Some dishes were misses — with some extremely bitter components in the dessert and mains. Overall, the food could have shined. But can’t overlook how poorly the dinner service was executed.

Super fun concept with this delicious and creative meal. Love that they used a sense of familiarity of dishes you would often come across and reinvented them in a new way. Only comment is the restaurant is a bit too dark.

Creative dishes using local Taiwanese ingredients. Great service from the staff along with delicious food made it a memorable dinner.

Services were good and I like the vibe there. Also like the dishes served which use local ingredients. Some creative ideas. Woktail also not bad.

A very pleasant experience.. Attentive, knowledgable team. Interesting and tasty dishes. All in all quite an enjoyable atmosphere.