Shin Yuan (West) – Taichung

Finally had the chance to visit this restaurant in the West District. I was served by a lovely waitress named 晴晴, who was friendly and attentive throughout my meal. The ingredients of the day were exceptionally fresh and perfectly suited to my Cantonese taste. I was very impressed by her thoughtful food recommendations and overall service. The dishes were delicious, and I even ended up ordering an extra dessert because everything was so enjoyable. Overall, I’m very happy with the dining experience and would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for quality food and great service.

Fantastic: fried egg tofu. Tasted like a plate of phenomenal agedashi tofu. Good: Taiwanese sausage (I personally felt it was fantastic), Black garlic chicken soup, stir fry duck with pineapple Average: Stew egg, shrimp and seaweed. It was really quite bland. Overall, an enjoyable meal.

High-quality Taiwanese food with a slightly modern take. The service was super friendly and took their time to explain the menu thoroughly. As a single-diner, it can be difficult to find good Chinese food options because you often need to dine in larger groups. However, here they have a great option to make any Main dish into a set meal (teishoku-style) that comes with seasonal side dishes, soup and a beverage. They also have some smaller dishes that add-on well to the set meal in terms of quantity and price in case you’re hungry or want to try a few more things. For me the real star was the service though, some of the best I’ve received in Taiwan.

A casual lunch short stay in Taichung surprisingly visited this mansion with history since 1929. Building used to belong to a wealth gent with 3 wives all under one roof, but different sections…. Now converted to authentic Tai Wan cuisine, love it! All dishes in small portion dishes abled us to sample many dishes all new to me except the succulent roast chicken, braised pork knuckles, both delicious, no wonder this place Michelin recommended! After lunch we stepped to next room the coffee lounge used to be the third wife’s quarter, tranquil & relaxing…. This place really worth visit if you visit Tai chung🥂🥂

This place serves good food overall. And their service was very good, very attentive waiter and waitress. Enjoyed our meal there. We ordered set meal for 2. We enjoyed 梅菜扣肉 the most. Soup is warm and hearty. Pudding dessert paired really with the espresso shot.

Shin Yuan was fabulous, staff was great service was impeccable and the food was perfect each dish had its own unique twist to it. Beef was flavourful, chicken taro such a wonderful blend and the soups was amazing

Shin Yuan (West) is a fantastic showcase of refined Taiwanese cuisine, earning its well-deserved Michelin recognition. Located in Taichung, this restaurant masterfully blends tradition with innovation, offering dishes that highlight the depth and complexity of local flavors while maintaining a sense of elegance. The menu is a tribute to Taiwan’s culinary heritage, with dishes crafted from high-quality ingredients and executed with precision. Service is attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance strikes a balance between modern sophistication and traditional charm. Prices are reasonable for the quality, making it a worthwhile experience for those looking to savor elevated Taiwanese cuisine.

Portions aren’t big but nothing is overly greasy or salty. Service was great- Hannah was very friendly. Everything we ordered was delicious…. However!! We found a cockroach climbing on the seat and another (perhaps the same one) crawling on the table as we were dining. Mad props to one of the waitresses for catching it with her bare hands. They offered a small dessert to compensate but it was still a nasty experience. Would’ve given this place 5 stars if it weren’t for the cockroach.