What to know | Michelin Taiwan 2026: 9 new one-star restaurants, two stars on debut for Mizue and a promotion for NOBUO
The key details: In 2026, 9 new one-star restaurants were added to Michelin Taiwan. Mizue was awarded two stars for the first time, NOBUO was promoted from one star, and restaurants in Hsinchu County and Tainan received stars for the first time; the new green stars are Yujima and Sur-.
The ninth "Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026" awards ceremony was held at Nangang Hi-Lai Hotel, announcing the 2026 star list. This year, a total of 9 restaurants received one star for the first time. NOBUO was promoted from one star to two stars. Mizue received two stars for the first time on the list. Hsinchu and Tainan also had restaurants on the list for the first time and became the focus of this year's awards.
Photo of the Michelin one-star restaurant winners. Image: Michelin
Which restaurants are newly awarded one star?
The 9 newly awarded one-star restaurants are Sushi An, Silks House, Mume, Nibbon, Yu Dao, Shan Yu, Kiku, Restaurant 12 and Hābu. Sushi An brought Hsinchu County its first star, while Silks House represents Cantonese cuisine in Taipei. The additions span Japanese, creative and Chinese cooking.
What are the changes to the two-star restaurant?
NOBUO moved from one star to two, while Mizue received two stars on its first appearance in the guide. They joined Molino de Urdániz, Logy, Mudan, L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon, Yu Kappo, Eika and A. The three-star line-up remained Le Palais, JL Studio and Taïrroir.
Photo of Michelin three-star restaurant winners. Image: Michelin
Which restaurants fell off the list?
Two restaurants left the starred selection: Paris 1930 de Hideki Takayama in Taipei and Fleur de Sel in Taichung. Both had previously appeared regularly in the guide but did not retain their stars this year.
What does it mean for Hsinchu and Tainan to reach stars for the first time?
Sushi An’s award brought Hsinchu County into Taiwan’s list of Michelin-starred destinations, while Tainan also received its first starred restaurant. These additions show the expansion of the starred dining map beyond Taipei, Taichung and Kaohsiung.
The Young Chef Award was won by Xu Liuan, a 30-year-old chef from Suian, Hsinchu. Image: MichelinMICHELIN Taiwan 2026｜Theme Picture
Who will receive the special award?
The Sommelier Award went to Wen-chi Chiu of Li.nu in Kaohsiung, who spoke of continuing to explore Taiwan’s terroir. The Service Award went to Hsin-yi Tsai of Circum- in Taipei, recognising her team’s hospitality and attention to food and wine. Sushi An’s 30-year-old, Hsinchu-born chef Liu-an Hsu received the Young Chef Award and also brought his hometown its first star. The Opening of the Year Award went to new one-star restaurant Yu Dao; chef Po-wei Yang thanked Taiwan’s land for its ingredients.
Michelin Guide-related image photos provided by the brand.This year’s annual opening award was won by Yu Dao. Image: Eugenia Yang
Bib Gourmand and Green Star List also attract attention
The Bib Gourmand selection announced before the star ceremony comprised 146 restaurants, including 13 newcomers, with almost 60% serving local Taiwanese cuisine. New Green Stars went to Sur- and Yu Dao, joining Thomas Chien, Mountain and Sea House, EMBERS, HOSU, Little Tree Food, Yang Ming Spring and Tu Pang in recognition of their work towards more sustainable dining.
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Overall, the "Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026" shows the continuous changes in Taiwan's catering ecology through the addition of new stars and the expansion of star-receiving cities. From Hsinchu to Tainan, the star map is no longer concentrated in traditional large cities.
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For complete restaurant names at all levels, please refer to Michelin 2026 Taiwan Full List. Obtaining two stars as a new guide and advancing from one star to two stars are different situations, so Mizue and NOBUO need to understand them separately.
