How much does the La Vie by Thomas Bühner menu cost?
From NT$3,888 for the season menu to NT$6,288 for the tasting menu, per person 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tasting menu | NT$6,288 | NT$6,917 | NT$12,576 | NT$13,834 |
| tasting menu with wine pairing | NT$8,688 | NT$9,557 | NT$17,376 | NT$19,114 |
| season menu | NT$3,888 | NT$4,277 | NT$7,776 | NT$8,554 |
| season menu with wine pairing | NT$6,288 | NT$6,917 | NT$12,576 | NT$13,834 |
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 La Vie by Thomas Bühner before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at La Vie by Thomas Bühner?
The season menu, at NT$3,888 per person. That’s NT$2,400 less than the tasting menu.
- season menu NT$3,888Shorter menu; same pairings. Caviar supplement NT$1,388, lobster NT$1,788 · NT$2,400 less than the tasting menu
- Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature NT$1,500The cheapest one-star dinner menu in Taipei, Taiwanese
How to book at La Vie by Thomas Bühner
Book online or by phone on +886 937 857 869, 2pm to 6pm on opening days.
- When tables are releasedOnline on inline for one to four guests; groups of five or more book by email.
- Where to bookBook on their website Or call +886 937 857 869, 2pm to 6pm on opening days.
- Groups and private eventsFive or more guests book by email. A small private room (one to four guests) has a minimum spend of NT$40,000 plus 10%, and a large one (eight to ten guests) NT$70,000 plus 10%. Private dining inquiries
From La Vie by Thomas Bühner’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, drinks and opening hours at La Vie by Thomas Bühner
What is the dress code at La Vie by Thomas Bühner?
Smart casual. No shorts, vests, sweatpants, slippers or flip-flops.
Can you take children to La Vie by Thomas Bühner?
Guests must be 12 or over.
Can you bring your own wine to La Vie by Thomas Bühner?
Outside food and drink are not allowed.
When is La Vie by Thomas Bühner open?
It's open Tuesday to Saturday, closed on Monday and Sunday.
Mon closedTue–Wed 18:00–22:00Thu 12:00–14:30, 18:00–22:00Fri–Sat 18:00–22:00Sun closed
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From La Vie by Thomas Bühner’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
La Vie by Thomas Bühner: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does La Vie by Thomas Bühner have?
One. La Vie by Thomas Bühner holds one MICHELIN star, one of 49 one-star restaurants in Taiwan. New in Aug 2025: Gained its first star.
Who is the chef at La Vie by Thomas Bühner?
The head chef is Xavier Yeung.
Where does La Vie by Thomas Bühner rank on critics’ lists?
La Vie by Thomas Bühner 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
- European
- Address
- 1F, Noke Mall, 200 Lequn 3rd Road, Zhongshan District, TaipeiOpen in Google Maps
- Dietary needs
- Can cater for vegetarian dietsFrom the restaurant’s website; say when you book
Is La Vie by Thomas Bühner expensive for a one-star restaurant?
Its NT$6,288 dinner menu is the 29th 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$1,788 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken AnheDa'an, Taipei | Japanese | NT$5,800 | NT$3,800 | – |
| aMazeZhongshan, Taipei | Creative | NT$5,880 | – | NT$1,980 |
| KikuDa'an, Taipei | Japanese | NT$6,000 | – | NT$1,980 |
| KitchoDa'an, Taipei | Sushi | NT$6,000 | NT$4,500 | – |
| La Vie by Thomas BühnerZhongshan, Taipei | European | NT$6,288 | – | NT$2,400 |
| MotoichiDa'an, Taipei | Tempura | NT$6,500 | NT$5,500 | – |
| SushiyoshiDa'an, Taipei | Japanese | NT$6,800 | NT$3,500 | – |
| Sushi RyuZhongshan, Taipei | Sushi | NT$7,000 | NT$4,000 | – |
| Sushi KajinZhongshan, Taipei | Sushi | NT$10,000 | NT$6,000 | – |
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- Also one star in TaipeiSilks House Taipei, Taiwan · dinner NT$4,280 (about US$131)
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Starred restaurants near La Vie by Thomas Bühner
The 6 nearest, all within 640 m.
- Mipon Taiwanese · 250 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner NT$3,000
- aMaze Creative · 270 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner NT$5,880
- FRASSI Italian · 490 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner NT$4,280
- Taïrroir Taiwanese · 510 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner NT$8,880
- Shin Yeh Taiwanese Signature Taiwanese · 560 m (0.3 mi) away · dinner NT$1,500
- Ban Bo Taiwanese · 640 m (0.4 mi) away · dinner NT$3,880
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Sources Restaurant: laviebythomasbuehner.com. Stars: La Vie by Thomas Bühner in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Critics’ lists: La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).