La Vie by Thomas Bühner 餐廳
Taipei CityZhongshan DistrictRestaurant
French cuisine combines modern European techniques with Taiwanese ingredients; the set menu brings creativity, visual appeal, and layered flavors together.
At a Glance
Reservation requiredWiFi
Signature Dishes
Duck Breast Wellington
The puff-pastry pie pairs duck breast with duck liver; the roasted duck breast remains tender, and the doneness of the duck liver, duck breast, and duck leg pie was also spot-on.
Black Truffle Ice Cream
Chocolate and black truffle create a completely new flavor experience; the desserts also feature brandy sabayon, kougelhopf, and freshly sprayed brandy.
Caviar Risotto
Seasoned by the chef, it has more depth than caviar eaten on its own, with a well-balanced savory saltiness.
Turnip Preparation
It is delicately portioned, with multilayered textures and bold seasoning that is satisfying.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- A high-priced set menu; confirm your budget in advance.
- Reservation
- Reservations are required.
What you should know
Best for
- Date-night dining
Hidden costs
- One observed charge for mineral water was NT$200 per person, plus 10%.
What you should know
- Acidity is a clear stylistic direction: the cold appetizers can make the sourness feel pleasant, but the sauces may also skew sour, making the later courses feel more one-note.
- The meal takes relatively long; set aside a full, unhurried block of time.
- One menu required diners at the same table to choose set menus at the same price.