Restaurants in New Taipei City, Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County are to be included in the Michelin Guide’s review for the first time this year, alongside existing entries from Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, the France-based culinary publication said yesterday.
This year’s edition of the Michelin Guide Taiwan is to be unveiled on Aug. 19 in Taipei.
In addition to the coveted star ratings, Michelin Taiwan would announce its “Bib Gourmand” selections — a distinction awarded to establishments offering high-quality food at moderate prices — on Aug. 12. This year’s Bib Gourmand list would also feature restaurants in New Taipei City, Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County.
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Michelin introduced the three areas to global readers on its official Web site. Describing New Taipei City as “a haven for seafood lovers and culinary adventurers,” the guide highlights its “vibrant culinary scene” featuring “mountain delicacies and traditional small eats.”
Hsinchu is renowned for its distinctive local specialties, particularly its rice noodles, it said.
“Although they share the same name — Hsinchu — Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City are two different cities with different vibes and distinct personalities. As the heartland of the Hakka group, Hsinchu County offers a rich blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage,” the Web site says.
Both regions feature traditional Hakka cuisine and seasonal favorites, such as rice noodles and savory Hakka dumplings, it said.
“We are thrilled to explore the beauty and culinary diversity of New Taipei City, Hsinchu City and Hsinchu County in our Taiwan 2025 Selection,” Michelin Guide International director Gwendal Poullennec said.
“Since the launch of the Michelin Guide in Taiwan in 2018, we have gradually expanded from Taipei to include Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung. Now in its eighth year, this marks the third round of expansions in Taiwan, and we are delighted to continue our journey in Taiwan,” she said.
The first Michelin Guide Taiwan, released in 2018, covered only Taipei. The guide extended its coverage to Taichung in 2020, and to Tainan and Kaohsiung in 2022.
As with previous editions, this year’s selection would be based on anonymous visits by Michelin’s trained inspectors, who evaluate restaurants according to five globally recognized criteria: quality of ingredients, mastery of cooking techniques, harmony of flavors, the personality of the chef as reflected in the cuisine and consistency across time and the entire menu.
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