Taiwan’s celebrity chef shines on the global stage: Taichung’s Le Mo named in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Taiwanese culinary talent steps onto the international stage: Le Mo, a French restaurant in Taichung
By MOOK Travel Life Network, compiled and reported by Chen Guanxin
Taiwanese chefs take the international stage — Chen Lan-Shu, head chef of Le Moût, a French restaurant in Taichung, has been named Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef 2014, while Le Moût has also been ranked 24th on the list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. This honor is part of a series of awards presented by “Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants,” sponsored by S. Pellegrino and Acqua Panna, and organized by William Reed Business Media.
Chef Chen Lan-Shu of Le Moût has been selected as Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef 2014. (Photo provided by Rui Chuang Communications)
Chen Lan-Shu received her award at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants ceremony held on February 24, 2014, at the Capella Hotel in Singapore. The results were determined by votes from over 200 Asian culinary industry experts, part of the Diners Club World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy.
After graduating from ESCF-Ferrandi, the French Culinary Institute in Paris, Chen Lan-Shu worked with several renowned French chefs, including Pierre Hermé. She also gained experience refining her culinary skills at Michelin-starred restaurants such as les Ambassadeurs, Relais d’Auteuil, and The French Laundry in California, USA, founded by Thomas Keller.
Upon returning to her hometown of Taiwan, Chen Lan-Shu opened Le Moût, a French restaurant in Taichung, in 2008, committed to offering top-tier cuisine that blends authentic French techniques with modern creativity. By applying the expertise she learned from various French culinary masters, she successfully created an extraordinary European dining experience for food enthusiasts in Taiwan.
Le Moût, the French restaurant opened by Chen Lan-Shu in Taichung, ranked 24th on the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. (Photo provided by Rui Chuang Communications)
Chen Lan-Shu infuses her deep knowledge of local Taiwanese ingredients and characteristics into her French dishes. This not only proves her skill in cooking authentic French cuisine but also showcases her exceptional creativity. Her innovative dishes are endless, adding her personal touch within the logic and complexity of French cooking, resulting in every dish being a multicultural gastronomic experience.
Jean-Marc Lacave, CEO of Veuve Clicquot, said: “The Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef Award aims to celebrate the achievements and talents of women in Asia’s culinary industry, and Chen Lan-Shu is truly deserving. Madame Clicquot set an example for women, and Chen Lan-Shu, with her passion for French cuisine, masterfully incorporates local Taiwanese ingredients into French cooking, giving them an Asian twist, along with a remarkable talent for designing exquisitely plated dishes. This fully embodies Veuve Clicquot’s ideals of being modern, flawless, and bold. Her win encourages other female chefs to pursue limitless creativity and also defines a new standard for top-tier dining experiences in Asia.”
After receiving the award, Chen Lan-Shu said: “As a chef who strives for perfection, I am deeply honored and excited to be named Veuve Clicquot Asia’s Best Female Chef. Food has always been an essential part of my life growing up in Taiwan. I’ve loved cooking since I was young and have always enjoyed the joy of sharing good food. To be recognized by every industry expert on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy is truly an extraordinary achievement for me.”
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