Restaurant
Le Palais
A three-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant on the 17th floor of the Palais de Chine Hotel, known for roast duck, Peking duck and refined dim sum.
Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature
The Michelin-starred flagship of the Shin Yeh group serves the long-running brand's signature Taiwanese dishes, from shrimp toast to perilla oyster fritters.
At a glance
- Type
- Taiwanese classics
- Area
- Dazhi (Zhongshan), Taipei, Taiwan
- Price
- $$ · Mid-range
- Official site
- shinyeh.com.tw
Good to know
- One Michelin star
- Open daily
- Good for groups
- Wheelchair access
- Car park
Why we recommend it
Shin Yeh is a long-established Taiwanese restaurant group, and Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature is the branch where the group gathers the dishes that made its reputation over around 40 years. It holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Taiwan, while prices stay in the moderate range, so it is a sound choice for visitors who want a comfortable, reliable introduction to Taiwanese home-style and banquet cooking.
The menu is long, and the Michelin inspectors admit it can feel overwhelming at first. The trick is to focus on the signature dishes that the restaurant places prominently. Among the inspectors' highlights are minced shrimp toast shaped like a fish, a classic of the 1970s, and an oyster fritter made with perilla leaves, a modern twist on a traditional snack with distinctive aromas and a mix of textures; they suggest eating it with haishan sauce. Round out the meal with rice, a soup and a vegetable dish so the table has some balance.
Taiwanese restaurant meals are made for sharing, and this one is particularly good for groups: families with grandparents and children, business teams and friends celebrating together will all find enough choice. The menu's breadth also helps if someone in your party is a cautious eater.
The restaurant is open every day, with lunch from 11:30 to 15:00 and dinner from 17:00 to 21:30. It manages its own bookings, so contact it directly to reserve a table, which is advisable for dinner, weekends and larger parties. Facilities include air conditioning, wheelchair access and a car park, and credit cards are accepted. Allow about an hour and a half.
The restaurant is in the Marriott Midtown building at No. 199 Lequn 2nd Road in the Zhongshan District, away from the old city centre. A taxi is the easiest way to arrive. If you are staying in the centre, make it a dedicated lunch or dinner trip for a group, and give the driver the address in Chinese characters to avoid confusion. Booking a weekday lunch is the easiest way to secure a table at short notice, and it gives you time to work through the menu at a relaxed pace before the evening rush.
Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature FAQs
Does Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature have a Michelin star?
Yes, it holds one Michelin star in the 2026 Michelin Guide Taiwan.
What are the opening hours?
Daily, 11:30 to 15:00 and 17:00 to 21:30.
What should you order?
The fish-shaped minced shrimp toast and the perilla leaf oyster fritter with haishan sauce are highlights.
How do you book?
The restaurant handles its own reservations, so contact it directly by phone.
Is it good for groups?
Yes, the large menu and shared dishes suit families and groups.
Where is it?
In the Marriott Midtown building at No. 199, Lequn 2nd Road, Zhongshan District.
Is it expensive?
Prices are moderate for a Michelin-starred restaurant.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the Michelin Guide lists wheelchair access.