hello 2026! It’s been awhile since I’ve written one of these, and this has been in my drafts since fall. I've updated it and going to publish! I feel like the places I hear about that are new are more western, so please comment below if you’re still reading, on any new restaurants in Taipei I’ve missed!
I'll add more details when I get a chance! Every time I write one of these, I realize how much I'm behind and how I should start blogging again. Blogger (the platform) was giving me issues for awhile (out of storage on my main account lol) but now I think I've worked around it.
So many new restaurants to try!
OPENINGS
- AUFGLET
- FRENCH TWIST BAKERY
- MIZNON
- 3.3
- CHAUX DOUX
- SUGARPEA BAKERY
- CHAEWON
- SHINEYU (in Taichung)
- GOLD PIG
- FONCE
- BRISE
- CAPELLA HOTEL
- MIAO DONG
- RACHEL
- KUR
- AMAZE
- LILLA
- STARBUCKS RESERVE
- CALMA Private Kitchen in Yilan (by chef Daniel Negreira)
- SUNAMI (by Mai Bach)
- PEPPA
- NOODLE CRAFT
- BOON at CE LA VI
- I'M DONUT
RENOVATIONS/NEW LOCATIONS
- LOGY
- TAIRROIR
- SALT AND STONE at LALAPORT
- TAMED FOX in Tianmu
- SLICE SHOP in Tianmu
CLOSINGS
- COFFEE LOVERS PLANET & DUNHUA SOGO (closed december 2025)
- LONGTAIL
- ORCHID
- FIREPLAY (closing feb 2026)
- HIDDEN (closed sept 2024)
- CYCLO (closed December 2025)
- RAW (closed December 2024)
- 16 by FLO
- AKIN
CHEF DEPARTURES
PS! If you're in Taiwan, go watch the new film out this week DOUBLE HAPPINESS! I really loved it and recommend watching it with your friends or family during CNY. Heartwarming dramedy about Taiwan weddings, family and love. Really great cast and produced by the producer of AMERICAN GIRL, another highly recommend Taiwanese film! I got to see a special sneak preview and hope that you guys outside of Taiwan get to see it too! (one day!)
