The International Food Bible Michelin Guide to Taiwan will enter its 8th year. It is deeply rooted in the topical characteristics of Taiwanese consumers and media, and the booming trend of the catering market is no longer limited to the three major indicator cities in North, Central and South. The officially announced cities will be added from Taipei, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, and the new Taipei, Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City. That is, the list of restaurants in the “Taiwan Michelin Guide 2025” announced in the second half of the year will cover seven major cities in Taiwan.
“The three new cities have not only integrated traditions and innovations, but also show a distinct local look from the vigorous seafood cuisine to the unique cultural heritage. Our team of judges is looking forward to digging deeper into more North Taiwan food treasures and presenting the world with rich and diverse flavors and experiences that make this place unique, and we can't wait to share these exciting discoveries with the world.”
New Taipei City: The diverse landforms of going up and down the sea create a unique food culture
From the official perspective of the Michelin Guide, it was observed that as part of the Greater Taipei metropolitan area, New Taipei City has a vast territory, diverse terrain, and a profound and rich historical culture. It is also a paradise for lovers of seafood and adventure. It has a diverse and rich dietary style. Whether it is seafood monopoly, mountain food, or traditional snacks, it shows unique local flavors and cultural characteristics.
Hsinchu County: Hakka cuisine with profound background and a variety of snack styles
Although they are both “Hsinchu”, Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City have different styles and are charming. As an important Hakka cluster concentration in Taiwan, Hsinchu County has both rich natural landscapes and profound cultural heritage. The local area also retains many ancient Hakka houses with great historical value, and is famous for traditional Hakka cuisine and seasonal delicacies, including rice noodles, Hakka salted dumplings and other snacks, showing a rich snack style.
Hsinchu City: Traditional and innovative flowers bloom
While retaining rich cultural assets and traditional temple buildings, Hsinchu City has also brought about a trend of savoring flavors, common people's food, and high-end catering. Not only is the city's appearance unique, but the catering options are also frugal, with changing styles and forms.
With the addition of three new cities, the list of restaurants in Taiwan’s Michelin Guide 2025 will continue to highlight the diversity and richness of various dishes in Taiwan.
