How much does the JL STUDIO 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JL Studio tasting experience | NT$6,880 | NT$7,568 | NT$13,760 | NT$15,136 |
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 12 October 2026; menus change, so check with JL STUDIO before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at JL STUDIO?
JL STUDIO has no cheaper menu; the nearest saving is another three-star restaurant, listed below.
- Le Palais NT$4,980The cheapest three-star dinner menu in Taiwan, Cantonese
How to book at JL STUDIO
Book online.
- When tables are releasedOnline on inline only; bookings aren't taken by phone, email or social media. Tables can be booked up to 30 days ahead, for parties of one to four. A deposit of NT$3,000 per person is taken by Visa, Mastercard or JCB.
- Where to bookBook on their website
- If it’s fullWhen a time is full, the inline booking page offers a waitlist.
- CancellationsThe deposit is refunded in full for cancellations more than 48 hours ahead. Within 48 hours it isn't refunded, though the booking may be moved once; within 24 hours it is forfeited.
- Groups and private eventsParties of five or more, events and buyouts are arranged by email to [email protected]. The second floor seats up to 28 and the third floor up to 30 for private dining.
From JL STUDIO’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes, drinks and opening hours at JL STUDIO
What is the dress code at JL STUDIO?
Smart elegant. Men are asked to wear long trousers and closed shoes; no sportswear, shorts, beachwear, sandals or slippers.
Can you take children to JL STUDIO?
Children must be 12 or older, and there is no children's menu.
How long does a meal at JL STUDIO take?
About three hours.
Can you bring your own wine to JL STUDIO?
Corkage is NT$1,000 a bottle for wine, Champagne or sake and NT$1,500 for spirits (750ml or less); cakeage NT$500.
When is JL STUDIO open?
It's open Wednesday to Sunday, closed on Monday and Tuesday.
Mon–Tue closedWed–Fri 18:00–22:00Sat–Sun 11:30–15:00, 18:00–22:00
Hours from inline.app, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From JL STUDIO’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
JL STUDIO: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does JL STUDIO have?
Three. JL STUDIO holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 3 three-star restaurants in Taiwan.
Who is the chef at JL STUDIO?
The head chef is Jimmy Lim.
Where does JL STUDIO rank on critics’ lists?
JL STUDIO is on 3 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 50 on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026
- No. 20 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Asia 2026
- 92 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Singaporean
- Address
- 59, Cunzhong Street, West District, TaichungOpen in Google Maps
Is JL STUDIO expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its NT$6,880 dinner menu is the 2nd cheapest of the 3 three-star dinner menus in Taiwan with a published price. The middle price is NT$6,880, which it matches.
Starred restaurants near JL STUDIO
The 4 nearest, all within 4.9 km.
- Oretachi No Nikuya Barbecue · 1.1 km (0.7 mi) away · dinner NT$4,250
- Sur- Taiwanese · 2.5 km (1.6 mi) away · dinner NT$3,500
- SHINEYU Cantonese · 2.7 km (1.7 mi) away · dinner NT$2,980
- L'Atelier par Yao French · 4.9 km (3.0 mi) away · dinner NT$4,000
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Sources Restaurant: jlstudiotw.com. Stars: JL STUDIO in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 12 October 2026. When tables go on sale: inline.app, checked 12 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 12 October 2026. Critics’ lists: Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026, OAD’s Top Restaurants in Asia 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 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).