Taichung French restaurant L’Atelier par Yao! Chef Kuan-Yu Jiang has designed a warm dining experience inspired by the concept of a workshop.

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In a serene residential area of Taichung's Taiping district lies a young French restaurant, L’Atelier par Yao—led by the talented chef Kuan-Yu Jiang. The restaurant's name combines the French word for "workshop" with the chef's name, signifying "Yao's studio." Within this intimate space, which seats only 26, Chef Yao uses his dishes as a medium to showcase the terroir of the ingredients, encapsulating the cultural influences he has absorbed from his culinary training in countries such as the UK, France, and Sweden. The tactile tableware facilitates close interaction with guests, enhancing a truly warm dining experience.
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