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Fujin Tree Taiwanese Cuisine & Champagne, in Taipei's Songshan District, is the restaurant that redefines what Taiwanese food can be. Founded by the Fujin Tree Group, whose mission is to "bring Taiwan to the world, and bring the world to Taiwan," this spot is a deliberate departure from the traditional. The concept is simple but transformative: serve deeply authentic Taiwanese dishes at a relaxed, unhurried pace, paired not with beer or tea, but with Champagne.
The restaurant's philosophy is built on "authentic Taiwanese cuisine with a French dining rhythm." This means no rushing through courses and no pressure to drink heavily. Instead, the focus is on the harmony between the food and the glass. A team member explains how a crisp white wine lifts the briny freshness of oysters with garlic, how the tannins in red wine balance a rich, braised pork belly, and how Champagne, with its bright fruit, acts as a versatile companion to nearly every dish on the menu.
This thoughtful approach to Taiwanese cuisine earned the restaurant its first Michelin star in 2021, an honor it has retained every year since. It's a recognition that validates their quiet, confident bet on elevating familiar flavors without losing their soul.
The Songshan location is the original flagship, a space that embodies the brand's ethos of refined comfort. The dining room is designed for conversation, with private rooms available for more intimate gatherings. The kitchen's skill is evident in signature creations like the "star-level" braised beef noodle soup, made with premium Australian beef shank and a slowly simmered bone broth, served with hand-made sun-dried noodles. For those seeking a taste of Taiwan to take home, the restaurant also offers a line of premium products, including their acclaimed Phoenix Cake—a reimagined pineapple cake with a salted egg yolk center, crafted for a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
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