How much does the Impromptu by Paul Lee menu cost?
In TWD, before service. The table adds the 10% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 10% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chef's tasting menu | NT$4,750 | NT$5,225 | NT$9,500 | NT$10,450 |
| chef's tasting menu with wine pairing | NT$8,430 | NT$9,273 | NT$16,860 | NT$18,546 |
Every figure is for one guest and excludes the 10% service charge most Taiwanese fine-dining restaurants add; some also charge a small fee for water or tea. Prices shown in pounds, euros or US dollars use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Impromptu by Paul Lee before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Impromptu by Paul Lee?
Impromptu by Paul Lee has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another one-star restaurant, listed below.
- Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature NT$1,500The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Taipei, Taiwanese
How to book at Impromptu by Paul Lee
Book online or by phone on +886 2 2521 2518, 2pm to 5pm on opening days.
- When tables are releasedOnline on inline, up to 30 days ahead; for later dates or special requests, call or email [email protected]. Phone bookings 2pm to 5pm on opening days. A card must be linked within three days of booking to guarantee the table.
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +886 2 2521 2518, 2pm to 5pm on opening days.
- CancellationsCancel or change at least eight days ahead. Within seven days, the restaurant charges the tasting menu price (before service) for each guest booked; the same applies to no-shows.
- Groups and private eventsParties of six or more and the private room are booked by phone or email.
From Impromptu by Paul Lee’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at Impromptu by Paul Lee
What is the dress code at Impromptu by Paul Lee?
No flip-flops; men are asked not to wear slippers or open-toed sandals.
Can you take children to Impromptu by Paul Lee?
No children under six.
How long does a meal at Impromptu by Paul Lee take?
Two and a half to three hours.
Can you bring your own wine to Impromptu by Paul Lee?
Corkage NT$1,000 a bottle of wine and NT$1,500 a bottle of spirits (more for bottles over 750ml).
When is Impromptu by Paul Lee open?
It's open Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Sat 18:00–19:45Sun 17:30–19:15
Hours from inline.app, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Impromptu by Paul Lee’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Impromptu by Paul Lee: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Impromptu by Paul Lee have?
One. Impromptu by Paul Lee holds one MICHELIN star, one of 49 one-star restaurants in Taiwan.
Who is the chef at Impromptu by Paul Lee?
The head chef is Paul Lee.
Where does Impromptu by Paul Lee rank on critics’ lists?
Impromptu by Paul Lee is on one of the critics’ lists we follow, in its latest edition:
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Creative
- Hotel
- The Regent Taipei
- Address
- B1, Regent Hotel, 3, Lane 39, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, TaipeiOpen in Google Maps
Is Impromptu by Paul Lee expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its NT$4,750 dinner menu is the 18th cheapest of the 33 one-star dinner menus in Taipei with a published price. The middle price is NT$4,500, so it costs NT$250 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRASSIZhongshan, Taipei | Italian | NT$4,280 | NT$2,880 | NT$1,380 |
| Silks HouseZhongshan, Taipei | Cantonese | NT$4,280 | NT$4,280 | – |
| Chuan YaXinyi, Taipei | Sichuan | NT$4,380 | NT$3,680 | – |
| Sushi AkiraZhongshan, Taipei | Sushi | NT$4,500 | NT$3,500 | – |
| Impromptu by Paul LeeZhongshan, Taipei | Creative | NT$4,750 | – | NT$3,680 |
| ZEADa'an, Taipei | Latin American | NT$4,800 | – | NT$1,800 |
| INITASongshan, Taipei | Italian | NT$4,980 | – | NT$1,800 |
| A CutZhongshan, Taipei | Steak and grill | NT$5,000 | NT$2,200 | – |
| SENSSongshan, Taipei | French | NT$5,280 | NT$3,980 | NT$1,880 |
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Starred restaurants near Impromptu by Paul Lee
The 6 nearest, all within 840 m.
- Circum- Creative · 30 m (0.0 mi) away · dinner NT$3,880
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- Ad Astra European · 30 m (0.0 mi) away · dinner NT$4,280
- Sushi Ryu Sushi · 350 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner NT$7,000
- Sushi Kajin Sushi · 650 m (0.4 mi) away · dinner NT$10,000
- Ming Fu Taiwanese · 840 m (0.5 mi) away · dinner NT$2,000
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Sources Restaurant: impromptu.com.tw. Stars: Impromptu by Paul Lee in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. When tables go on sale: inline.app, checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Asia 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: inline.app, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).