About
Located on the first floor of a gray building in an alley near Ren’ai Roundabout, Da’an District, Taipei, EMBERS redefines Western dining with modern Taiwanese terroir cuisine, blending indigenous culture and sustainability, awarded a Michelin Green Star in 2022.
Cuisine Highlights
Helmed by self-taught chef Wes Kuo, the 12-course seasonal tasting menu uses 90% Taiwanese ingredients, featuring indigenous elements like betel nut and paper mulberry leaves, showcasing cross-border contemporary flavors.
Ambiance
Glass brick walls emit a warm amber glow at night; the gray building is understated and elegant, creating a cozy yet modern dining atmosphere.
Occasions
Ideal for anniversaries, dates, or special gatherings to savor Taiwan’s terroir.
- Address
- No. 24號, Lane 122, Section 4, Ren'ai Rd, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106
- Phone
- +886 2 7751 5598
- Hours
- 12:00-14:00, 18:00-22:00 (adjusted seasonally)
- Signature Dishes
- 12-course seasonal tasting menu · Indigenous ingredients (假檳榔/構樹葉) · 90% Taiwanese ingredients
- Chef
- 郭庭瑋 Wes Kuo — self-taught, started from fried chicken skewers at Shilin Night Market, founded 'Shengqiao Canteen (盛橋食堂)' and 'GoodFood Lab', then opened EMBERS in 2017
- Awards
- 2022 Michelin Green Star (米其林綠星)
- Price/Person
- NT$3,500-5,500 (12-course tasting)
- Reservation
- (02)2775-3257
- Cuisine
- Modern Taiwanese / Taiwan Terroir Cuisine (跨界當代)
- Notable
- 1F of a gray building in an alley near Ren'ai Roundabout, glass brick wall glows warm yellow at night. Integrates indigenous culture and sustainability concepts, subverts Western dining conventions.
Curation Context
Best for
Mood
Cuisine
Rating tier
★ 4.2 / 5 — High Standard (Top 30%) · Taipei · Steakhouse / Western
