2018 Taipei Michelin Bib Gourmand Restaurant & Night Market Food List Announced

By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
 
Renowned for evaluating starred fine dining, Michelin chose to release the list of restaurants awarded the “Bib Gourmand” before the official launch of the “Taipei Michelin Guide.”

The “Bib Gourmand” list includes 36 restaurants and eateries, 10 of which are from Taipei’s famous night markets. Michael Ellis, the International Director of the Michelin Guides, said: “Our inspectors have delved deep into the diverse and exquisite flavors of Taipei’s cuisine, including local specialties such as beef noodle soup, pig’s trotters, and squid balls—all delicious and great value for money.”

Among the “Bib Gourmand” selections, five restaurants serve Taiwanese cuisine: Mau Yuan, a family-style eatery known for its warm service and classic Taiwanese dishes; Beautiful Restaurant, which insists on using its own recipes to deliver authentic Taiwanese tastes; My Stove, a small restaurant that blends modern flair with traditional Taiwanese cooking; My Little Kitchen, a family-run eatery offering signature dishes; and Shuang Yue Food, dedicated to healthy home-style cooking with its signature free-range chicken soup.

The “Bib Gourmand” list also features outstanding beef noodle options, with eight restaurants making the cut, including: Yongkang Beef Noodles, Niu Dian Premium Braised Beef Noodles, Liu Shan Dong Beef Noodles, Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodles, Liao Jia Beef Noodles, Lao Shan Dong Beef Home-Style Noodles, and Jian Hong Beef Noodles. A special mention goes to Qing Zhen Chinese Beef Noodle Restaurant, a 60-year-old eatery with a unique flavor well worth trying.

Additionally, Taipei’s renowned night markets contributed ten street food items to this year’s “Taipei Michelin Guide.” Among the “Bib Gourmand” street food selections, three come from Raohe Night Market: Chen Dong Herbal Braised Pork Ribs, Fuzhou Shizu Pepper Buns, and Boss Shi’s Spicy Stinky Tofu. Nangang Night Market, Ningxia Night Market, and Linjiang Street Night Market each have two entries. Rounding out the list is Hai You Shi Quan Pork Ribs, a long-standing stall in Shilin Night Market that has been operating for over 40 years.