Michelin Guide Taiwan awards 61 restaurants

Michelin Guide Taiwan’s 2026 edition awarded stars to 61 restaurants across Taipei, Hsinchu County, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung, according to Michelin’s official release and a Taipei Times roundup published on August 6. Michelin said the July 21 selection covered one-, two- and three-star restaurants and marked the guide’s ninth edition in Taiwan. The company also said New Taipei City and Hsinchu City were included in the wider guide’s restaurant listings but did not receive any starred restaurants in the 2026 awards. Michelin said the 2026 Taiwan guide featured 434 establishments across starred, Bib Gourmand and selected categories, up from 419 in 2025. The guide listed 156 establishments in Taipei, 63 in Taichung, 61 in Tainan, 56 in Kaohsiung, 44 in New Taipei City, 27 in Hsinchu County and 27 in Hsinchu City. ### Which places actually received Michelin stars in Taiwan this year? (guide.michelin.com) Michelin said starred restaurants in 2026 were spread across five areas: Taipei, Hsinchu County, Taichung, Tainan and Kaohsiung. Taipei Times said New Taipei City and Hsinchu City again received no stars in the regional breakdown it published on August 6. The Michelin guide’s own release said Tainan and Hsinchu County each received starred recognition for the first time. (guide.michelin.com) Taipei Times’ account focused on the absence of stars in New Taipei City and Hsinchu City, while Michelin’s broader release emphasized the geographic expansion of starred dining beyond the largest cities. ### How many new stars were added in the 2026 guide? (guide.michelin.com) Michelin said the 2026 selection included 9 newly awarded one-star restaurants, made up of 3 new entries and 6 promotions. It also said 2 restaurants newly received two stars, with 1 new entry and 1 promotion. Gwendal Poullennec, the international director of the Michelin Guide, said in the company release that inspectors had been struck by Taiwan’s range of culinary styles and talent. (taipeitimes.com) Michelin said the growth in the selection reflected what it called the “collective passion and dedication” of Taiwan’s restaurant industry. ### What changed beyond the star count? (guide.michelin.com) Michelin said two additional restaurants received Green Stars in 2026, bringing the total number of Green Star establishments in Taiwan to 9. The Green Star distinction is Michelin’s recognition for restaurants it says show environmentally minded practices. Taipei Times separately reported in July that Michelin had named 146 Bib Gourmand restaurants in Taiwan for 2026, including 13 new additions. (guide.michelin.com) That category recognizes restaurants that Michelin says offer quality food at moderate prices. ### Which city-level result stood out most? Tainan received its first Michelin star this year, Taipei Times reported on July 22, when Yu Dao on Yuguang Island was awarded one star at a ceremony in Taipei. (guide.michelin.com) Michelin’s July 21 release also said Tainan and Hsinchu County had entered the starred ranks for the first time. Hsinchu County’s inclusion among the starred areas contrasted with Hsinchu City, which Taipei Times said again failed to secure any stars. (taipeitimes.com) New Taipei City also remained without a starred restaurant despite being part of the guide’s wider selection of listed establishments. ### Where can readers check the full Taiwan list now? Michelin’s official Taiwan guide site says the full 2026 list includes starred, Bib Gourmand and selected restaurants, with newly awarded venues highlighted. (taipeitimes.com) The online listings are broken out by region, including Taipei and Taichung, and remain available on Michelin’s website after the July 21 ceremony. (guide.michelin.com) (taipeitimes.com)