Silks House

Should You Book Silks House Again?

If you've been once, the question on a return visit isn't whether Silks House is good — it is, and the 2025 Tatler Asia-Pacific Restaurant of the Year award and a Black Pearl 1 Diamond confirm that peer reviewers agree. The question is whether you're using it right. Lunch is where this room earns its reputation most efficiently: the same kitchen, the same $$$-tier pricing, and a quieter atmosphere than the evening service that fills with banquet groups. If your first visit was dinner, come back for lunch.

The setting at the third floor of the Regent Taipei hasn't changed, and it doesn't need to. The design pairs traditional Chinese calligraphy art with modern glass and lighting in a way that makes the room feel considered rather than decorated. Ten private rooms handle groups from 6 to 50 people, which means the main dining area tends to attract a mix of business lunches and celebratory tables rather than casual drop-ins. Come at 11:30 am on a weekday and the room is at its most composed — that's when the practical case for Silks House is clearest.

What the Lunch Service Delivers

Silks House is open seven days a week, with lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 pm. The consistency of those hours, seven days a week, is a practical advantage: this isn't a restaurant that closes Mondays or abbreviates its weekend service. For a Cantonese restaurant at this price point in Taipei, that reliability matters.

Under chef Max Wo, the kitchen focuses on Cantonese cooking that doesn't veer into fusion territory. If you're coming for the cuisine itself rather than for a design-driven tasting experience, that's the right call. Cantonese technique at $$$ pricing, with a room that handles groups cleanly, positions Silks House as the most practical choice in Taipei for a mid-range business meal or a family occasion that needs a private space. The Opinionated About Dining ranking , #88 in Asia in 2025, up from #113 in 2024 and #105 in 2023 , shows a kitchen trending in the right direction, not coasting.

Weekend dim sum service, if that's what you're planning, benefits from the same logic: book early in the session. The 10 private rooms absorb large group bookings quickly on Saturdays and Sundays, and the main dining area fills accordingly. A reservation for 11:30 am on a Saturday is a different experience from arriving at 1 pm.

Comparing It to Where You've Already Been

If your previous visit was a dinner with a larger group, a solo or two-person lunch visit shows the room differently , quieter, more focused on the food, easier to have a conversation. The service is described as attentive, and the Google rating of 4.4 across 1,590 reviews suggests that experience is consistent rather than hit-or-miss.

For a return visitor deciding between Silks House and its closest Taipei peer in the same cuisine category, Le Palais at the Palais de Chine Hotel is the main alternative. Le Palais runs at $$$$ and holds Michelin stars; Silks House sits at $$$ and holds a Tatler Restaurant of the Year. If budget is a constraint, Silks House delivers more per dollar. If you're optimising for Michelin credentials, Le Palais is the move. For Taiwanese-inflected dining in a similar formal register, Ya Ge is worth considering. For something more casual in the same neighbourhood, Lin Ju offers a lower-commitment option.

Beyond Taipei, the closest regional comparison for Cantonese cooking at this level is Chef Tam's Seasons in Macau or 102 House in Shanghai , both worth benchmarking if you're moving across the region. Within Taiwan, JL Studio in Taichung and GEN in Kaohsiung sit in different categories but are relevant if you're building a broader Taiwan dining itinerary alongside a visit to Taipei.

Know Before You Go

How It Compares

See the comparison section below for how Silks House sits against Taipei's top-tier restaurant alternatives.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is lunch or dinner better at Silks House?

Lunch. The same kitchen and menu at a quieter time of day makes the food easier to focus on. Dinner fills with banquet groups using the private rooms, which shifts the atmosphere. Book 11:30 am for the clearest version of what this restaurant does well.

What should I wear to Silks House?

Smart casual at a minimum. This is a Tatler award-winning Cantonese restaurant inside the Regent Taipei at $$$ pricing , jeans are likely fine if they're clean and paired with something presentable, but beachwear and athletic gear are not appropriate. When in doubt, lean toward business casual, particularly for evening bookings.

What should a first-timer know about Silks House?

Book a table rather than walking in, particularly on weekends. This is a Cantonese restaurant that takes its format seriously , not a casual drop-in venue. The Tatler Restaurant of the Year 2025 and Black Pearl 1 Diamond designations signal that the kitchen operates at a level that rewards attention to the menu. For your first visit, lunch on a weekday gives you the leading read on the restaurant without the noise of a full dinner service.

Can Silks House accommodate groups?

Yes, and it's one of the strongest cases for booking here. The restaurant has 10 private rooms that handle between 6 and 50 guests. For corporate dinners, family banquets, or private celebrations, call directly on +886 2-2521-5000 ext. 3236 to discuss room options and menus. Book well in advance for weekend evenings , private room availability is the binding constraint, not table availability in the main dining room.

Is Silks House worth the price?

At $$$ pricing with a Tatler Restaurant of the Year award and a Black Pearl 1 Diamond in 2025, Silks House delivers more credential per dollar than most of its formal Taipei competitors. Le Palais is the obvious comparison , Michelin-starred and a tier more expensive. If you want Cantonese cooking at a high level without $$$$ pricing, Silks House is the better value decision. The OAD ranking moving from #113 in 2024 to #88 in 2025 also suggests the kitchen is improving, not settling.

Is Silks House good for a special occasion?

Yes, particularly for occasions that benefit from private dining. The 10 private rooms (6–50 guests) and attentive service make this a strong choice for milestone birthdays, business celebrations, or family gatherings where you want a formal Cantonese setting without the full $$$$ commitment of Le Palais. The room's design , calligraphy art, modern glass and lighting , gives it enough visual weight to feel like an event rather than a regular dinner booking.