JL STUDIO
Taichung CityNantun DistrictSingaporean restaurant
A restaurant that reinterprets Singaporean and Southeast Asian flavors with French techniques and Taiwanese local ingredients.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Hokkaido rib-eye cap
Char-grilled with pickled jicama, fried banana, pickled banana flower, and Taiwanese mountain fern; the upgraded version has richer marbling and may feel heavy.
Toothfish
The doneness is well controlled, and the pine-nut satay sauce is pleasant without being oily; pine nuts replace coconut milk, paired with laksa leaves, water bamboo, and zucchini.
Maine lobster | Purple sweet potato noodles
Inspired by noodle soup, with Peranakan spice sauce and kumquat and purple sweet potato sauces for lift; vivid colors give the presentation visual impact.
Roti flatbread
Crisp outside and soft inside, with dried shrimp inside; its round-croissant-like character can be finger-licking good.
胭脂蝦
The shrimp retains its freshness, with well-controlled doneness; the sauce may be quite strong.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- High-priced and best viewed as an occasional experience.
- Reservation
- A reservation is required.
What you should know
Avoid if
- If you dislike intense spices
Hidden costs
- Pairings, steak upgrades, and service charge cost extra
What you should know
- There has been an arrangement involving online reservations and a deposit.
- A dining experience once lasted nearly 3 hours.
- Entry requires passing through the Pinococo dining area on the first floor before taking the elevator upstairs.