forchetta — Restaurant in Taichung

Booked a table for 6, 2 friends cancelled at the last minute. Restaurant tried to charge us for 2 no shows. Restaurant was supposedly "full" with 2 empty tables. 5 appetizers took 2.5 hours so we had to kill time by smoking. Food was bland. When we got the check I asked them why we are getting charged for two no shows. The server said they had the ingredients prepared. I told them to get the manager to come talk. Manager came and said they threw out the ingredients after we explained we would pay if they would give us the ingredients. They declined and had the head chef come out. The head chef said ok don't pay for the 2 no shows. Walks back into the kitchen, comes back and says that we have no class for not paying for no shows and that EVERY restaurants does that. No not every restaurant does that. You could have taken another approach, but decided to berate us. Don't forget...They closed up shop in Taipei and had to come to Taichung. Chef should reevaluate his life or maybe even understand the cardinal rule. Customers are always right. They could have refused us service, but looks like they need the money more than me. I'll take it as Charity.

AVOID THIS RESTAURANT...

Forchetta is one of few restaurants with 1 Michelin Star in Taichung and they are famous for their Omakase style menu by using seasonal ingredients. Reservation is needed and I highly recommend to make it in advance.

Street parking is available and it is located on the 2nd floor. The interior is elegant and cozy with an industrial ceiling and vintage decoration. There were only 5 options for entrees on the menu, but the staff asked everyone’s allergy & restriction in details.

The course started with 4 appetizers (5 for dinner) which varied every day, continued with an entree, and finished with 2 desserts & tea. Our favorite appetizer was the mushroom with mashed potato, which was a great balance between juicy & creamy.

Our entrees were Rib Eye Steak & Iberian Pork and we preferred the pork, which was soft & satisfying. Both desserts were decent and we loved the Truffle Burrata Pudding. The chef would serve a sugar-built tower which is photo-worthy if customers celebrate their special occasions there.

It was a great & pleasant dining experience at a reasonable & affordable price that we would highly recommend people to...

I am guessing my review will be deleted soon. TERRIBLE FOOD, PRICE, AND SERVICE!!! But I went to this restaurant due to the review from google. Which is not true. The food is fairly fresh but the taste was terrible. (for example: the fish is not crispy for the outer layer and the meat of the fish is a bit raw... it is not hot or cold...) I really can't describe how weird it taste and unbelievable this is a Michelin star restaurant. Same as all the dish. Not cold or hot. Your stomach feel uncomfortable after eating the food. I actually brought it up to the waiter. But they just didn't respond at all. I kept repeating myself for every dish. Even when I pay my bill... they just told me ok. They will give my feedback to the chef. That is it... so I will say don't expect too much from this place to give you a good experience. And good luck.... Hope I can just give them...