Banbo — Restaurant in Zhongshan District

An exceptional dining experience at Banbo - from start to finish, everything was beautifully executed. The food, service, and storytelling were all top-tier, making it one of the most memorable meals I’ve had in Taipei.

Banbo is an intimate restaurant with very limited seating, so securing a reservation can be quite a challenge, but it’s absolutely worth the effort (or fingers crossed for a table from last minute cancellation like how I was able to secure mine). Each dish was introduced with care and depth, highlighting this beautiful island’s local ingredients in creative and thoughtful ways. The flavors were refined yet comforting, and the wine pairing elevated every course perfectly.

A standout detail for me was the utensil holder!!! It’s the most elegant and unique piece I’ve ever seen. It perfectly reflected Banbo’s aesthetic: understated, beautiful, and purposeful. I was so impressed and asked the server where it came from because I wanted one for myself!

The only minor downside is the acoustics — the space is cozy, and it’s easy to overhear nearby tables. Still, that hardly detracts from the overall experience.

Banbo is a rare gem that captures the essence of Taiwan’s terroir with grace and creativity. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates thoughtful, ingredient-driven...

Visited this Michelin Starred restaurant as my best friend wanted to give it a try. I loved the whole atmosphere of this restaurant and the whole back story of the restaurant. The whole idea of fusing elements of taiwan into every single dish served and every single cocktail/mocktail pairing made the whole dining experience, the whole almost 3 hours, an enjoyable and enriching one. The food served here was fresh and delicious. The thought and effort put into each dish was well thought through and executed excellently. Every single mouthful was an explosion of flavors, which makes one wants to savour each mouthful. The service here was impeccable, the staff were attentive to all out needs and always ready to serve with a smile. Of course, as the Chinese going says, you pay for what you get. So do be prepared to spend a small sum for the meal. But trust me, it's an experience worth every...

This place was a real treat and one of the more memorable dinners I’ve had. This place curates a tour through the culinary culture of Taipei, and they pull off the artistic elements of the meal quite well. The food is also top notch, both in terms of quantity and quality, and they pull off flavor combinations I never even thought of quite well. While at 4500 twd per person it’s by no means cheap, I’m used to Michelin starred restaurants in the US costing substantially more and delivering far, far less, so I found this places pricing point more than reasonable. Needless to say, the service was nothing short of impeccable (there were probably as many staff as there were diners). Highly...