Le Palais
Taipei CityDatong District
A three-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant bringing Cantonese cuisine, an elegant setting, and attentive service to one table for shared meals.
Signature Dishes
Flame-Sliced Roast Duck
The pancakes can be paired with scallions and cucumber, with other preparations including duck leg, minced duck, and soup or rice noodles; the texture can be crisp and tender, but also overly oily with dry meat, and the portion has at times seemed small.
Imperial Char Siu
It ranges from tender and springy with a rose-wine aroma to firm, difficult-to-chew meat with a porky smell.
Spring Breeze Rice Noodle Roll
The wrapper is springy and smooth, while the shrimp paste is tender and the fried dough stick crisp, balancing flavor and texture.
炸豆腐奶
The outer layer is crisp or flaky-soft, with cheese inside and powdered sugar or icing on top; the cheese aroma and sweetness stand out.
Cured-Meat Radish Cake
The cake contains minced meat and substantial radish pieces, with enough flour to make it easy to pick up; the flavor is in the traditional radish-cake style.
At a Glance
- Reservation
- A prior experience involved booking three weeks ahead and receiving a phone confirmation.
What you should know
Best for
- Birthday celebrations and gatherings with family and friends
Avoid if
- If you care about whether the roast duck portion is ample
Hidden costs
- A 10-person private room has previously had a NT$30,000 minimum spend plus a 10% service charge
What you should know
- On weekdays, a tea attendant is available so you can taste tea before choosing; tastings take a while and are generally limited to three people at a time.
- 沙母糯米飯 (sha-mu glutinous rice) is priced by weight; there has been a case where the weight was only discovered at checkout.
- There has been a case where the egg tart was sold out even though it was the first table to arrive; the menu did not indicate that advance ordering was required.