Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
Quality Indian at mid-range prices. Book it.
Taj is Taipei's clearest answer for quality Indian food at an accessible price point. Back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025, a 4.7 Google rating across nearly 4,000 reviews, and a $$ price range make this an easy call. Chef R. Deva Kumar's kitchen delivers consistent results in a city where credible Indian cooking is rare.
Yes — and if you are looking for quality Indian cooking in Taipei without paying $$$$ prices, Taj is the clearest answer in the city. Back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025 confirms what regulars already know: this is serious cooking at a price point that makes the decision easy. At $$, you are getting Michelin-acknowledged Indian cuisine from chef R. Deva Kumar in Da'an District, one of Taipei's most food-dense neighbourhoods. Book it.
The Bib Gourmand designation is specifically awarded to restaurants offering high quality food at moderate prices — it is not a consolation prize for restaurants that missed a star. Earning it two consecutive years means the kitchen is consistent, not lucky. For the food-focused traveller who wants to eat well across a range of cuisines without every meal becoming a financial event, Taj fills a gap that most of Taipei's celebrated dining scene cannot: Indian cooking that has been independently validated, at a price that leaves room in the budget for [logy (Modern European, Asian Contemporary)](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/logy-taipei-restaurant) or [Le Palais (Cantonese)](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-palais-taipei-restaurant) on another night.
Indian cuisine at this level in Asia involves sourcing commitments that are easy to underestimate. The spice palette that defines North and South Indian cooking , whole and ground, fresh and dried, layered in sequence , requires ingredients that do not have local substitutes. Chef Kumar's ability to maintain Michelin-level consistency in Taipei, not Mumbai or London, suggests the kitchen is sourcing carefully. That sourcing discipline is where the $$ price tag starts to look genuinely compelling: you are not paying for imported Wagyu or a cellar of Grand Cru Burgundy, but the behind-the-scenes ingredient work required to execute credible Indian food far from the subcontinent is real, and it shows in the results. Compare this to [Saffron Fine Indian Cuisine](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/saffron-fine-indian-cuisine-taipei-restaurant), the other Indian option in Taipei worth knowing about, and Taj's two-year Bib Gourmand track record gives it a clear edge in verified quality.
For context on how rare this recognition is globally, consider that Trèsind Studio in Dubai and Opheem in Birmingham represent what Indian cooking looks like when it reaches the highest international tiers. Taj is not operating at that experimental register, but it is delivering the kind of grounded, technically sound Indian food that earns Michelin notice , and doing it in a market where Indian restaurants rarely appear on that list at all.
Taipei's Da'an District runs busy on weekend evenings year-round, and a Michelin Bib Gourmand listing with a 4.7 rating across nearly 4,000 Google reviews means foot traffic is consistent, not seasonal. For the leading experience, aim for a weekday dinner when the neighbourhood is slightly less pressured. Lunch is worth considering if your schedule allows , Bib Gourmand restaurants in Asia frequently offer their leading value at midday. Taipei's subtropical climate means there is no bad season to visit, though the October-to-December window is generally the most comfortable for moving around the city between meals. If you are building a broader Taipei itinerary, our [full Taipei restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/taipei) covers the full range from street food to fine dining.
Reservations: Booking is rated Easy , walk-ins are more viable here than at Taipei's $$$$ tasting-menu restaurants, but a reservation is still worth making for weekend evenings given the Google review volume. Budget: $$ price range makes this one of the most accessible Michelin-recognised meals in Taipei. Location: Da'an District, Lane 48, Section 4, Shimin Boulevard , a well-connected part of the city with good MRT access. Dress: No formal dress code is confirmed; smart casual is appropriate and consistent with the $$ positioning. Group size: Works for two or a small group; nothing in the venue data suggests private dining options, so larger parties should call ahead.
See the full comparison below.
Smart casual is the right call. Taj holds a $$ price point and a Bib Gourmand rather than a Michelin star, so there is no expectation of formal dress. The Da'an District setting supports a relaxed approach , clean, put-together clothes are fine. You do not need to dress at the level you would for [Taïrroir](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/tarroir-taipei-restaurant) or [Le Palais](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/le-palais-taipei-restaurant).
There is no confirmed tasting menu format in the available data, so this is not something Pearl can verify. What is confirmed is that the overall experience , at $$ pricing with back-to-back Bib Gourmand recognition from Michelin , represents strong value regardless of format. Chef R. Deva Kumar's kitchen has earned independent validation two years running, which is a more reliable signal than any single menu construct. At this price tier, the risk of disappointment is low.
Pearl does not have confirmed signature dish data for Taj, and fabricating specific menu recommendations would not serve you well. What the Bib Gourmand tells you is that the kitchen delivers quality across its menu, not just on one or two showpiece dishes. For Indian cuisine specifically, dishes built around spice-forward curries, bread, and rice are where the sourcing discipline described by Michelin evaluators tends to show most clearly. Ask the staff what is cooking well on the day you visit , at a restaurant with this consistency record, that advice will be reliable.
Booking difficulty is rated Easy, which means you are unlikely to need weeks of advance planning the way you would for [logy](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/logy-taipei-restaurant) or [de nuit](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/de-nuit). That said, a 4.7 rating across nearly 4,000 Google reviews and two consecutive Bib Gourmand listings mean demand is real. For a weekend dinner, book two to three days ahead. For a weekday visit, same-week booking is probably fine, but do not assume walk-in availability on a Friday or Saturday night.
Three things worth knowing before you go: first, this is a $$ Indian restaurant with Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition two years running , the quality-to-price ratio is the whole point, so order generously rather than cautiously. Second, the location in Da'an District puts you close to a range of other strong restaurants, so it pairs well with a broader evening in the neighbourhood. Third, Indian cuisine in Taipei is a short list, and Taj sits at the leading of it by measurable credential , if you have any appetite for the cuisine, this is the right place to try it in this city. For context on the broader Taipei food scene, browse our [full Taipei restaurants guide](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/taipei).
If you are building a longer Taiwan itinerary, [JL Studio in Taichung](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/jl-studio-taichung-restaurant) and [GEN in Kaohsiung](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/gen-kaohsiung-restaurant) are worth the trip south. For a change of pace closer to Taipei, [Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort in Wulai District](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/volando-urai-spring-spa-resort-wulai-district-restaurant) offers a very different kind of meal. Elsewhere in the north, [A Gan Yi Taro Balls in New Taipei](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/a-gan-yi-taro-balls-new-taipei-restaurant) and [Ang Gu in Hsinchu County](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/ang-gu-hsinchu-county-restaurant) are worth knowing for casual eating. For a southern Taiwan contrast, [A Cun Beef Soup (Baoan Road) in Tainan](https://www.joinpearl.co/restaurants/a-cun-beef-soup-baoan-road-tainan-restaurant) is a different register entirely. Pearl also covers [Taipei hotels](https://www.joinpearl.co/hotels/taipei), [Taipei bars](https://www.joinpearl.co/bars/taipei), [Taipei wineries](https://www.joinpearl.co/wineries/taipei), and [Taipei experiences](https://www.joinpearl.co/experiences/taipei) if you are planning the full trip.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Booking Difficulty | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taj | Indian | $$ | Michelin Bib Gourmand (2025); Michelin Bib Gourmand (2024) | Easy | — |
| logy | Modern European, Asian Contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | Unknown | — |
| Le Palais | Cantonese | $$$$ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| Taïrroir | Taiwanese/French, Taiwanese contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 3 Star | Unknown | — |
| Mudan Tempura | Tempura | $$$$ | Michelin 2 Star | Unknown | — |
| de nuit | French Contemporary | $$$$ | Michelin 1 Star | Unknown | — |
Comparing your options in Taipei for this tier.
Casual or neat-casual works here. Taj is a $$ Bib Gourmand restaurant in Da'an District, not a formal tasting-menu room, so there is no pressure to dress up. Think the same level you would for a well-regarded neighbourhood restaurant: clean and presentable, nothing more.
Taj's Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition is specifically tied to quality food at moderate prices, so the value case is strongest when you are not paying top-tier tasting-menu rates. At $$ pricing, the format delivers well. If a multi-course tasting experience at $$$ or $$$$ is what you are after, Taïrroir or Le Palais are the Taipei options for that tier.
Specific menu items are not published in available records, but Taj holds back-to-back Bib Gourmand awards (2024 and 2025) under chef R. Deva Kumar, which points to consistency across the menu rather than a single standout dish. Ask the staff what is reading well that day — at a restaurant earning repeat Michelin recognition, that question usually gets a useful answer.
Booking is rated Easy relative to Taipei's higher-end restaurants, so you are not looking at weeks-out pressure. That said, back-to-back Bib Gourmand coverage and a strong Google review base mean weekend evenings in Da'an fill up. A reservation a few days ahead is enough most of the time; same-day walk-ins are more viable here than at $$$$ tasting-menu venues.
Taj is the clearest answer for quality Indian food in Taipei at a price that does not require justification — $$ pricing with consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025 is a combination you will not find often in this city. It sits on Lane 48 off Section 4 of Shimin Boulevard in Da'an District, an area that is busy on weekends, so plan accordingly. Go hungry and skip the urge to under-order.
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