JL Studio

Top choice in Taichung


Award-winning Jimmy Lim, former head chef at the illustrious Le Mout, reimagines Singaporean street food at his elegant restaurant, and the results are a visual and gastronomical wonder. Lim works his magic on local ingredients with help from European culinary tech: satay comes with ice-cream and bak kuh teh (herbal spare-rib broth) is made with mushroom and abalone.

JL Studio is one of Taichung's hottest dining spots, so book as early as you can.


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