MUME is a one-Michelin-starred modern European restaurant on Siwei Road in Taipei’s Da’an District, built around chef Richie Lin’s tasting menus that run Taiwanese ingredients through French and Scandinavian technique.
The dining room reads industrial-chic: concrete surfaces, low lighting, open sightlines into the kitchen, and a bar program that gets as much attention as the plates. Expect a no-choice, multi-course menu where servers walk through each dish’s sourcing and technique—often spotlighting local seafood, mountain vegetables, and fermentation work alongside European-style sauces and plating. Portions are small and deliberate, meant to be paired with the restaurant’s wine or cocktail list. The energy suits couples and small business groups more than large parties; tables are tight and the pacing is unhurried, often stretching past two hours.
Visitor Highlights & Practical Info
Reservations open online roughly 30 days out and fill quickly, especially for weekend dinners—book the moment the window opens rather than calling, since phone lines are reserved for general questions between 2 and 4 p.m. Weekday seatings offer more flexibility if your schedule allows it. The restaurant sits an easy walk from Da’an Park and the Xinyi dining corridor, making it simple to pair with an evening stroll or a pre-dinner coffee nearby. Dress code leans smart casual. Given the fixed-menu format, flag dietary restrictions when booking rather than on arrival.
