Le Palais occupies the 17th floor of the Palais de Chine Hotel on Chengde Road in Datong District, directly beside Taipei Main Station. It is one of Taiwan’s most decorated Cantonese dining rooms: it earned three Michelin stars when the Taipei guide launched in 2018, and diners come for precise, classical Cantonese cooking in a polished, celebratory setting.
The kitchen built its reputation under Hong Kong-born chef Chan Yiu-kwan, and Cantonese roast meats anchor the menu. Glossy char siu and crisp-skinned roast goose are the dishes regulars order first. Seasonal tasting menus show off premium seafood, slow-simmered soups and refined wok work. At lunch, handmade dim sum gives first-time visitors a lower-cost introduction. The dining room uses rich wood, soft lighting and private rooms for family banquets and business dinners. Service runs formal but warm, and staff will guide you through portion sizes for whole-bird orders.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Tables are scarce, especially on weekends, at Lunar New Year and around Mid-Autumn Festival. Reserve several weeks ahead and confirm current hours, menus and Michelin status directly with the hotel before you go. Weekday lunch is the easiest slot to book. If you want roast goose or other specialty dishes, request them when you reserve, because supplies run out. Smart-casual dress fits the room. To get there, take Exit M8 or Z10 from Taipei Main Station, which connects to the MRT, HSR and airport MRT. Dihua Street and Dadaocheng are a short taxi ride away for an after-dinner stroll.
