Taipei L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon

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Address

5th floor, No. 28 Songren Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City

Overall Rating

4.4 ★

Restaurant Features

【L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon】is a popular Michelin 2-star restaurant located on the 5th floor of the BELLAVITA. The decor predominantly features red and black, creating a trendy and avant-garde ambiance. The seating areas include sofa seating, high tables, and a bar area, providing a spacious and comfortable dining environment.

Today’s dining style is à la carte. The classic bread basket from【L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon】contains a variety of flavors, and each one is delicious. The appetizer is a white radish mousse, which has a delicate flavor. The taste of the white radish instantly elevates the dish to a higher level of sophistication.

The appetizer of Spanish Iberico ham is rich in flavor, with certain parts having a slight fattiness to enhance the taste and texture. It is truly delicious. The caramelized Hokkaido scallop and endive salad features sweet and succulent scallops. The endive provides a crisp and refreshing contrast. The dish is not only delicious but also beautifully presented.

The crispy fried frog leg with black and white garlic paste is a dish where frog meat is removed from the bone and made into fried meatballs. It is served with garlic sauce. Honestly speaking, without the bones, it feels like something is missing from the experience of eating frog legs. The texture of the frog meat is also harder to discern. It is a more refined version of frog leg dish, with delicate flavors, but it may not be a surprising dish.

The texture of tartare beef is coarse and the seasoning is not heavy. You can taste the natural flavor of the meat, but the portion size is slightly large and it can be a bit heavy on the palate. The accompanying French fries are crispy and delicious.

The quail stuffed with foie gras in the main course has a delicate texture, but the skin is slightly fatty. It is served with mashed potatoes. Similarly, the seasoning is not heavy, allowing you to taste the natural flavor of the meat. It is a refined dish with intricate flavors.

The blackcurrant soufflé dessert, accompanied by a scoop of blackcurrant ice cream, is visually appealing with a perfectly baked exterior. However, its texture is moister compared to the typical soufflés, and it has a rich cheesecake flavor, which creates a strange combination for the taste buds. The macarons served with coffee are classic and delicious.

Overall,【L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon】provides a high standard in terms of ambiance, food, and service. However, to truly appreciate its Michelin 2-star experience, it would be beneficial to have the assistance of knowledgeable staff for ordering, or to be well-versed in selecting dishes oneself. Perhaps, for the next visit, considering the set menu as the main option and adding additional items could enhance the dining experience. 【L’ATELIER de Joël Robuchon】is definitely worth experiencing!