[Taiwan: Taipei] 2* Restaurant A by Alain Huang

Rating: 3.75/5

After 7 years as head chef at the highly acclaimed Raw in Taipei, Chef Alain Huang launched Restaurant A in 2023 which was awarded with 2 Michelin Stars last year. One tasting menu is on offer and included in the price is a beverage pairing of your choice. The cuisine is very much French and accented with Asian influences. Upon entering the restaurant, the striking white space - which looks like an art gallery - leaves an impression. Even the plates are predominantly white, providing a blank canvas for the chef’s creations. The attention to detail throughout the night was great - right up until the end when Chef Alain personally made coffee for the guests. Unfortunately while the dishes were strong on a technical level, I would have liked to see more uniqueness and personality in the flavors.

2025 SUMMER SALTY
BOUCHON
Edamame / Comté / Black Pepper

2025 SPRING & AUTUMN BITTERNESS
SARRASIN
Asparagus / Buckwheat / “EGG”

2025 SPRING SWEETNESS
PISSALADIERE
Grilled Buri / Onion / Lardo

2025 AUTUMN SPICY & ACIDITY
MIGNONETTE
Hokkaido Scallop / Pepper Vinaigrette / Pomelo

UMAMI
SOUP AND BREAD
Mushroom Cappuccino / Chestnut Doughnut

2025 SPRING FROM ROOT TO FLOWER
PETIT POIS A LA FRANCAISE
Matsuba Crab / Teardrop / Jambon

2025 SUMMER SURE AND TURF
SALADE VERTE
Farro / Water Bamboo / Wild Rice

2025 SPRING FROM ROOT TO FLOWER
VICHY
King Salmon / Carrot / Lavender

2025 AUTUMN BIRD VS. MUSHROOM
FORESTIER
Crispy Quail / Abalone Mushroom / Fig Leaf / Abalone

2025 AUTUMN MUSHROOM
BOURGUIGNON
C.A.B. / Mushroom / Kintoki Potato / Ail Fumé d’Arleux

2025 SUMMER SURF AND TURF
DAIQUIRI
Mint / Mango / Lemon Balm

2025 AUTUMN BIRD VS. MUSHROOM
FRESA COLADA
Strawberry / Malibu / Kaffir Lime

2025 AUTUMN BIRD VS. MUSHROOM
S’MORE
Burnt Marshmallow / Banana / Chocolate / Graham

2025 SPRING FROM ROOT TO FLOWER
VACHERIN
Violet / Rhubarb / Crème Fraiche

A FIN
CAFE GOURMANDE
Apple Maple Sablé / Cardamon Cannelé

Follow me on Facebook! www.facebook.com/supertastermel

Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/supertastermel