JL STUDIO

We had a great time, it’s very interesting mix with Singapore cuisine and local Taiwanese ingredients. The environment is young and vibrant, a bit different what we are used in Europe style. Some dishes are quite spicy for me, even they are very tasty. Overall it’s a modern Singapore style cuisine with creativity. Next time come back to Taiwan would love to try again❤️

While the restaurant has an IKEA like aesthetic and is noisy, the creative, high end reinterpretation of Singaporean/SE Asian classics is daring, interesting and yup, delicious. Enthusiastic staff and parking on site.

JL STUDIO is a fascinating and elegant restaurant whose experience felt slightly impeded by its hefty price and slightly less-than-desired service quality. I want to start off by saying that the restaurant indeed lives up to its name: a comprehensive reinterpretation of classic Singaporean dishes (with culinary fusion elements spanning over at least 5 countries) using local Taiwanese produce. As the meal progressed, I also became progressively more impressed with the flavor and creativity of each dish. With that said, I do believe that with a price of 5880 + 880 for a wagyu upgrade + 10% service charge, the meal did not feel like it matched the price of over 7000 NTD. I would have given this a 5/5 star if it were closer to around 4000 for this meal. With that said, I also understand that it is a 3-michelin star restaurant and thus may be pricier than other 1 or 2 star establishments. However, the service that I received didn't feel as refined/comfortable compared to some of those establishments that I have been to. For example, I constantly felt like a waiter was watching me eat since there's usually one of them on stand-by close to me throughout the entirety of the meal. The waiters on average also felt to me either a little less trained or a tad bit awkward when it came to their presentation of each dish. Here's a quick summary of my impressions of each dish: 1. Amberjack starter: A decently appetizing starter that provided a light yet potent acidity and umami flavor. I was pleasantly surprised with how aromatic the drops of shrimp oil were, but the amberjack flavors felt overpowered by the sauce. 2. Shrimp: The shrimp was cooked beautifully, but I don't think I was able to fully understand the satay inspiration of the dish due to the sauce being too light. The veggies on the side felt like an afterthought and the fried shrimp head was the best part of the dish - light, crunchy, fresh, and intensely flavorful. 3. Fish: I really enjoy this dish and the fish was soft and tender. The flavors of hainan chicken rice absolutely shine through, though I think the lightness of the fish itself gave the dish slightly less satisfaction compared to if it were just chicken. 4. Abalone and mushrooms + Bah Kut Teh soup: What an umami bomb of a dish! The abalone and mushrooms were so flavorful and delicious and the soup is exactly what the perfect bah kut teh would taste like. However, the shell underneath the abalone and mushrooms was damp, chewy, and didn't feel nice to eat at all. 5. Lobster Laksa: What a fun dish that encapsulates the flavors of laksa! The lobster had just the right amount of bite and the foam broth felt like the essence of laksa. Cuttlefish replacing the noodles was a creative touch, but the texture of the cuttlefish was a little too chewy and squishy to my liking. 6. Indian veggie/tomato salad: This surprise dish was absolutely incredible. The combination of masala, cheese, tomato, and other elements was something I've never had before and was perfectly balanced. The texture was also amazing with these little crunchy bits that I couldn't identify. This dish is what I came for, and it got me a lot more excited for my meal. 7. Wagyu rendang + aloo pakora + acar + rice: This dish is basically PERFECT. The fusion of all the elements was absolutely insane and worked perfectly well together. The wagyu is melt-in-your-mouth and, funnily enough, the biggest highlight is the little bowl of rice. The most perfectly cooked bowl of rice imaginable that tied everything together. 8. Dragonfruit sorbet: Very standard, nothing to really comment about. 9. Chocolate Sphere: Delicious! It was fun breaking down the sphere and enjoying each element within. 10. Petite fours (kaya toast and egg + rose sphere + cake): The kaya toast egg was pretty creative and fun and the rose sphere is pleasantly refreshing and full of rose aroma. 11. I tried both the tea and the coffee, and I personally think the tea is a much better choice! The combination of herbs stuck closely to the themes of the meal and was a relaxing end.

My wife and I recently had lunch at JL Studio to celebrate a special occasion. We both loved the meal. We lived in Singapore for many years so we really enjoyed how the chef used SE Asia flavours in his creative dishes. I particularly enjoyed the fish dish that made you think of chicken rice! And the main course with a take on beef rendang. My least favourite course was the mushroom/baku teh dish. But I’m not that interested in Baku teh so that likely explains it. All in all a very enjoyable meal.

Excellent dining experience! Been working in Singapore for 6 years and brought my family in Taiwan to this three stars restaurant, it was way beyond my expectations! The food was spectacular and the service was great! The lady who served last night was very friendly and after knowing I’m working in Singapore she started to ask me to guess the ingredients! Love it and totally worth the money! Will for sure want to come back and bring my family and friends here again!

I finally had the pleasure and honor to dine at this fabulous establishment, and goodness gracious, it was an exceptional meal, indeed! From the very first plate to the very last, the 13 dishes were absolutely fantastic in their variety, composition, elegance, and creativity, and most importantly, in the freshness and flavor and texture of the ingredients themselves. The servers are immensely knowledgeable and thoroughly aware of the origin and cultural meaning of each plate, and are able to guide the guest through each course with delicate descriptions and enveloping warmth. Each dish is assembled into a glorious yet mysterious balance of the 5 tastes culminating into a gentle explosion of pure joy in every bite, creating an absolutely and totally magnificent dining experience. Congratulations to the Chef and his wonderful Team in the back and front to achieve this level of sophistication in fine dining, and thank you for bringing it to this exquisite Food Mecca, the city of Taichung.

JL Studio is an exceptional restaurant located in Taichung, Taiwan, that offers an unforgettable dining experience with exquisite food and impeccable service. The restaurant specializes in modern Asian cuisine, with a focus on local ingredients and flavors. The dishes are beautifully presented, with each bite bursting with flavor and texture. The menu is creative, with unexpected combinations that surprise and delight the palate. The wine and cocktail list is also impressive, with a good selection of drinks to complement the food. The service at JL Studio is exceptional, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. The ambiance is refined and sophisticated, with a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Overall, JL Studio is a must-visit restaurant in Taichung that offers exceptional food and impeccable service. Highly recommended.

Really did not expect such creative cooking in Taichung. Every dish incorporated some sort of Singaporean/Malaysian cooking element and was excellent from the beginning to the end. You can definitely tell the chef put a lot of thought in designing the dishes (my favourite dish of the night was the laksa soba). Unfortunately, there is still improvement needed on the service and dining experience. The restaurant parking is shared with the restaurant on the 1st floor and it was full when we arrived so we ended up parking in the car park next door. The restaurant did not reimburse our parking fee (which was only NTD 60) even though our dinner was almost $7k NTD per person. I would expect there is reserved parking when I’m paying this much for dinner. Furthermore, there was one instance where the servers mixed up the dishes between us which I also did not expect to happen in a 3-star Michelin restaurant.

We had a great time, it’s very interesting mix with Singapore cuisine and local Taiwanese ingredients. The environment is young and vibrant, a bit different what we are used in Europe style. Some dishes are quite spicy for me, even they are very tasty. Overall it’s a modern Singapore style cuisine with creativity. Next time come back to Taiwan would love to try again❤️

While the restaurant has an IKEA like aesthetic and is noisy, the creative, high end reinterpretation of Singaporean/SE Asian classics is daring, interesting and yup, delicious. Enthusiastic staff and parking on site.

JL STUDIO is a fascinating and elegant restaurant whose experience felt slightly impeded by its hefty price and slightly less-than-desired service quality. I want to start off by saying that the restaurant indeed lives up to its name: a comprehensive reinterpretation of classic Singaporean dishes (with culinary fusion elements spanning over at least 5 countries) using local Taiwanese produce. As the meal progressed, I also became progressively more impressed with the flavor and creativity of each dish. With that said, I do believe that with a price of 5880 + 880 for a wagyu upgrade + 10% service charge, the meal did not feel like it matched the price of over 7000 NTD. I would have given this a 5/5 star if it were closer to around 4000 for this meal. With that said, I also understand that it is a 3-michelin star restaurant and thus may be pricier than other 1 or 2 star establishments. However, the service that I received didn't feel as refined/comfortable compared to some of those establishments that I have been to. For example, I constantly felt like a waiter was watching me eat since there's usually one of them on stand-by close to me throughout the entirety of the meal. The waiters on average also felt to me either a little less trained or a tad bit awkward when it came to their presentation of each dish. Here's a quick summary of my impressions of each dish: 1. Amberjack starter: A decently appetizing starter that provided a light yet potent acidity and umami flavor. I was pleasantly surprised with how aromatic the drops of shrimp oil were, but the amberjack flavors felt overpowered by the sauce. 2. Shrimp: The shrimp was cooked beautifully, but I don't think I was able to fully understand the satay inspiration of the dish due to the sauce being too light. The veggies on the side felt like an afterthought and the fried shrimp head was the best part of the dish - light, crunchy, fresh, and intensely flavorful. 3. Fish: I really enjoy this dish and the fish was soft and tender. The flavors of hainan chicken rice absolutely shine through, though I think the lightness of the fish itself gave the dish slightly less satisfaction compared to if it were just chicken. 4. Abalone and mushrooms + Bah Kut Teh soup: What an umami bomb of a dish! The abalone and mushrooms were so flavorful and delicious and the soup is exactly what the perfect bah kut teh would taste like. However, the shell underneath the abalone and mushrooms was damp, chewy, and didn't feel nice to eat at all. 5. Lobster Laksa: What a fun dish that encapsulates the flavors of laksa! The lobster had just the right amount of bite and the foam broth felt like the essence of laksa. Cuttlefish replacing the noodles was a creative touch, but the texture of the cuttlefish was a little too chewy and squishy to my liking. 6. Indian veggie/tomato salad: This surprise dish was absolutely incredible. The combination of masala, cheese, tomato, and other elements was something I've never had before and was perfectly balanced. The texture was also amazing with these little crunchy bits that I couldn't identify. This dish is what I came for, and it got me a lot more excited for my meal. 7. Wagyu rendang + aloo pakora + acar + rice: This dish is basically PERFECT. The fusion of all the elements was absolutely insane and worked perfectly well together. The wagyu is melt-in-your-mouth and, funnily enough, the biggest highlight is the little bowl of rice. The most perfectly cooked bowl of rice imaginable that tied everything together. 8. Dragonfruit sorbet: Very standard, nothing to really comment about. 9. Chocolate Sphere: Delicious! It was fun breaking down the sphere and enjoying each element within. 10. Petite fours (kaya toast and egg + rose sphere + cake): The kaya toast egg was pretty creative and fun and the rose sphere is pleasantly refreshing and full of rose aroma. 11. I tried both the tea and the coffee, and I personally think the tea is a much better choice! The combination of herbs stuck closely to the themes of the meal and was a relaxing end.

My wife and I recently had lunch at JL Studio to celebrate a special occasion. We both loved the meal. We lived in Singapore for many years so we really enjoyed how the chef used SE Asia flavours in his creative dishes. I particularly enjoyed the fish dish that made you think of chicken rice! And the main course with a take on beef rendang. My least favourite course was the mushroom/baku teh dish. But I’m not that interested in Baku teh so that likely explains it. All in all a very enjoyable meal.

Excellent dining experience! Been working in Singapore for 6 years and brought my family in Taiwan to this three stars restaurant, it was way beyond my expectations! The food was spectacular and the service was great! The lady who served last night was very friendly and after knowing I’m working in Singapore she started to ask me to guess the ingredients! Love it and totally worth the money! Will for sure want to come back and bring my family and friends here again!

I finally had the pleasure and honor to dine at this fabulous establishment, and goodness gracious, it was an exceptional meal, indeed! From the very first plate to the very last, the 13 dishes were absolutely fantastic in their variety, composition, elegance, and creativity, and most importantly, in the freshness and flavor and texture of the ingredients themselves. The servers are immensely knowledgeable and thoroughly aware of the origin and cultural meaning of each plate, and are able to guide the guest through each course with delicate descriptions and enveloping warmth. Each dish is assembled into a glorious yet mysterious balance of the 5 tastes culminating into a gentle explosion of pure joy in every bite, creating an absolutely and totally magnificent dining experience. Congratulations to the Chef and his wonderful Team in the back and front to achieve this level of sophistication in fine dining, and thank you for bringing it to this exquisite Food Mecca, the city of Taichung.

JL Studio is an exceptional restaurant located in Taichung, Taiwan, that offers an unforgettable dining experience with exquisite food and impeccable service. The restaurant specializes in modern Asian cuisine, with a focus on local ingredients and flavors. The dishes are beautifully presented, with each bite bursting with flavor and texture. The menu is creative, with unexpected combinations that surprise and delight the palate. The wine and cocktail list is also impressive, with a good selection of drinks to complement the food. The service at JL Studio is exceptional, with attentive and knowledgeable staff who go above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience. The ambiance is refined and sophisticated, with a cozy and intimate atmosphere. Overall, JL Studio is a must-visit restaurant in Taichung that offers exceptional food and impeccable service. Highly recommended.

Really did not expect such creative cooking in Taichung. Every dish incorporated some sort of Singaporean/Malaysian cooking element and was excellent from the beginning to the end. You can definitely tell the chef put a lot of thought in designing the dishes (my favourite dish of the night was the laksa soba). Unfortunately, there is still improvement needed on the service and dining experience. The restaurant parking is shared with the restaurant on the 1st floor and it was full when we arrived so we ended up parking in the car park next door. The restaurant did not reimburse our parking fee (which was only NTD 60) even though our dinner was almost $7k NTD per person. I would expect there is reserved parking when I’m paying this much for dinner. Furthermore, there was one instance where the servers mixed up the dishes between us which I also did not expect to happen in a 3-star Michelin restaurant.