About
JL STUDIO is located in Nantun District, Taichung City. It is the world’s first restaurant to receive three Michelin stars for modern Singaporean cuisine, helmed by Singaporean chef Jimmy Lim, presenting Nanyang flavors with refined French techniques.
Cuisine Highlights
Signature dishes include multiple interpretations of Hainanese chicken rice, stuffed tofu with abalone replacing tofu (filled with pork collar), and “Stinky Combo” (stinky beans, shrimp oil, fish sauce). The restaurant offers a tasting menu showcasing modern Peranakan cuisine.
Ambiance
The restaurant features a simple and elegant design blending modern and Nanyang elements, with soft lighting creating a warm and refined dining atmosphere perfect for savoring each dish.
Occasions
Ideal for celebrating anniversaries, business entertaining, or food enthusiasts seeking an ultimate Singaporean culinary experience.
- Address
- 408台灣台中市南屯區益豐路四段689號2樓
- Signature Dishes
- Hainanese chicken rice (海南雞飯, signature, multiple interpretations) · Stuffed tofu (釀豆腐, abalone replaces tofu, filled with Iberico pork) · Stinky harmony (臭味相投, stinky beans + shrimp oil + fish sauce) · Modern Nyonya cuisine
- Chef
- Lin Tianyao Jimmy Lim (Singaporean)
- Awards
- Michelin Guide Taiwan 2023 3-star (World's first Singaporean cuisine 3-star) · Asia's 50 Best Restaurants
- Price/Person
- High (evening set menu system)
- Reservation
- Official website online reservation (extremely difficult to book)
- Cuisine
- JL Studio — No. 689, Yifeng Road, Section 4, Nantun District, 2F; Modern Singaporean cuisine
- Notable
- World's first Singaporean cuisine 3-star restaurant; single evening set menu pays tribute to chef's experience
