11-time Michelin-starred restaurant and soulful French chef Laurent Peugeot guest chef at Mandarin Oriental                         &n

▲Signature dishes by French chef Laurent Peugeot. (Photo / Provided by Mandarin Oriental)

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It’s only been a few days into 2017, but Mandarin Oriental has already hosted its first star-studded culinary event of the year, inviting renowned French chef Laurent Peugeot to Taiwan as a guest chef. His restaurant Le Charlemagne has been awarded one Michelin star for 11 consecutive years since 2006. Deeply influenced by Japanese food culture, he excels at seamlessly integrating Japanese culinary elements into French cuisine. The guest chef appearance runs from January 11th to 15th, with meals starting at NT$3,800.

Born in Burgundy, France—a paradise for food lovers—Chef Laurent has traveled the world and has been deeply inspired by the food cultures of Japan and Southeast Asia. In particular, his four-year stay in Japan left him in awe of the ultimate dedication and meticulous attitude of Japanese chefs toward their craft. This led him to creatively incorporate elements of Japanese culture into his French cuisine. When asked about the most distinctive feature of his cooking, Chef Laurent said, “I always create different dishes in every country I visit,” ensuring that diners are constantly surprised and delighted by his innovative ideas.

Mandarin Oriental Taipei has invited Laurent Peugeot to be a guest chef at Café Un Deux Trois on the hotel’s fifth floor, presenting “Playful Japan-France Fusion: A Michelin Dining Experience.” The four-course lunch set starts at NT$3,800+10% per person, while the six-course dinner set is NT$5,800+10% per person.