Shin Yuan (West) – Taichung — Restaurant in Taichung

We made a reservation here to meet with a friend and I had no idea what to expect, but it was all delicious! We asked for recommendations for dishes that were savory and/or spicy rather than sweet, and they gave a lot of great recs.

Vegetables aren't on the menu but you can order them, and the garlic cabbage was so good! We got a stir-fried tofu (tasted like fish tofu) and mushroom dish that was very good.

We got a salted egg chicken dish that was unique and savory, with very tender chicken. The pickled cabbage and pork wasn't my favorite dish, but had a strong flavor contrast to the other dishes.

We tried two soups and they were both so different from each other and so good! The black garlic chicken, mushroom, and seafood soup had such a deep and unique flavor, and the spare rib soup was herbal and rejuvenating. These soups were delicious.

I also got the guava lemon drink which was refreshing. In total we got 3 entrees, 3 drinks, and 2 soups, which is just a few items away from being the set menu, which we debated on getting (for a few 100 NTD more, we could get desserts and another soup). But this was already more than enough food for three people, and we struggled to finish it all.

I'm really glad we tried this place -- a lot of unique flavors I've never had before, and some really well thought-out and well-crafted dishes. I...

The dining experience in this restaurant wasn't good. We had a reservation at 17:00 and we arrived at 16:50. The waitress said we had to wait for a moment, which we could understand. Then, we got menus standing by door. When 17:00, we saw the waiters telling the guests on the table by door it's time to leave and they left slowly. We guessed that table was for us bcuz the waitress gave us an order just by door and told us they were preparing our table, then we sat on the table like 17:10. We got there on time but didn't get on the table on time, and we didn't get even a order recommendation or order check when we were on the table. Also, the table didn't clean well, and the chairs had food crumbs. When we just sat ready, the dishes were coming. I didn't feel bad about the delivery, but it made us feel like the whole experience here was all in a rush, and we felt like we were eating in pressure. We were really expecting the dinner bcuz of its reputation of the Bib Goumand, but we felt the dishes' size was small and couldn't feel delicate, and the taste was not amazing. We didn't feel the dinner here was worth it. But I think the dessert was really good and this was the most...

Shin Yuan (West) is a fantastic showcase of refined Taiwanese cuisine, earning its well-deserved Michelin recognition. Located in Taichung, this restaurant masterfully blends tradition with innovation, offering dishes that highlight the depth and complexity of local flavors while maintaining a sense of elegance.

The menu is a tribute to Taiwan’s culinary heritage, with dishes crafted from high-quality ingredients and executed with precision.

Service is attentive without being intrusive, and the ambiance strikes a balance between modern sophistication and traditional charm. Prices are reasonable for the quality, making it a worthwhile experience for those looking to savor elevated...