Xiang Se
European Contemporary · Longfu, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
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European Precision, Taipei Context
Price
$$$
Why go
Xiang Se is a sensible $$$ European Contemporary pick in Taipei for a date, anniversary, or quieter business dinner. Book it for composed cooking and Michelin Plate recognition, not for a confirmed chef-counter format. Ad Astra is the bigger splurge, while The Tavernist and CEO 1950 are closer cross-shops in the same price lane.
About Xiang Se
Xiang Se is a Taipei restaurant serving European Contemporary cuisine in the $$$ price bracket. It is recognized with a Michelin Plate (2024), opens for dinner Tuesday through Sunday, also lists lunch hours on Saturday and Sunday. For diners comparing Taipei options, the clearest reason to consider it is that combination of cuisine, price level, hours, recognition.
Within that frame, Xiang Se works best as a contemporary European option rather than a restaurant defined by a particular format or signature service style. It sits in the same broader Taipei planning set as Ad Astra, The Tavernist, CEO 1950, while Tu Pang is another named point of comparison for diners building a shortlist. Focus on European Contemporary, $$$, Michelin Plate (2024), and the published opening pattern.
Book for European Contemporary cuisine with published hours
Xiang Se is a $$$ European Contemporary restaurant in Taipei with Michelin Plate recognition. That makes it relevant for diners who want to plan around its attributes, without relying on claims about seat count, chef interaction, menu format, or a particular style of service.
Hours support dinner from Tuesday through Sunday, with Saturday and Sunday lunch also listed. Monday is closed. For guests comparing Taipei options across a whole trip, the full Taipei restaurants guide is the better place to build a broader shortlist, especially if the meal needs to fit around other plans.
The counter question matters, but do not book assuming bar seating
Do not choose Xiang Se only because you expect a chef counter, bar seat, or specific seating format. These details are not specified. Expect a Taipei restaurant serving European Contemporary cuisine at $$$, with its operating hours and Michelin Plate (2024) recognition.
That does not weaken the basic case for booking; it just keeps the reason grounded. Choose it if the facts match the meal you want: European Contemporary cooking, a $$$ price level, dinner service Tuesday through Sunday, plus weekend lunch. If the evening needs drinks before or after, use the Taipei bars guide. If the meal is part of a stay, use Taipei hotel planning resources to keep the logistics tight.
Who should choose it over comparison options
Choose Xiang Se when you specifically want European Contemporary cuisine in Taipei at $$$ with Michelin Plate (2024) recognition. Compare it with The Tavernist, CEO 1950, Ad Astra, Tu Pang when building a Taipei dining shortlist, but avoid assuming differences in format, setting, or service unless you verify those details directly before booking.
The bottom line: Xiang Se is a grounded pick for diners seeking a European Contemporary restaurant in Taipei with a $$$ price level, Michelin Plate (2024) recognition, dinner hours Tuesday through Sunday, plus lunch on Saturday and Sunday. For a broader trip build, pair the restaurant shortlist with Taipei experiences and other planning resources rather than expecting one meal to answer every need.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 1-2號, Hukou St, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100
- Website
- xiang-se.com
- Phone
- +886 2 2358 1819
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Xiang Se presents a restrained, measured take on European Contemporary dining in Taipei’s Zhongzheng District. The room sits on a quiet stretch of Hukou Street, and the kitchen’s approach matches that calm: technically precise, understated, and calibrated rather than theatrical. It feels modern and sophisticated without showmanship, a place where refinement is communicated through exacting technique and careful pacing rather than spectacle. The overall impression is of a focused, contemplative dining experience that favors clarity and craft, ideal for diners who appreciate subtlety and a composed atmosphere.
Best For
This is an upper-mid fine-dining address that suits diners looking for a thoughtful evening rather than a quick meal. Xiang Se occupies the space between dense tasting-menu ritual and more transactional dining, so it appeals to guests who care about technical execution and measured pacing. The Michelin Plate recognition signals seriousness without the full ceremony of a starred progression, making it appropriate for attentive date nights or business dinners where food quality and composed service matter. Expect a calm, considered meal that rewards time and attention.
Ordering Tips
The meal here is paced and deliberate, so plan for an evening rather than a hurried visit. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on technical precision and structure, opt into the rhythm of the service and allow the kitchen’s sequencing to unfold. The experience is not theatrical; instead, it relies on refinement and restrained choices, so guests who appreciate subtlety and well-executed dishes will get the most out of the visit. Avoid expecting dramatic presentation—this is restaurant craft delivered with composure.
Venue details
Ambiance
An intimate, retro-chic restored historic space with a polished contemporary dining atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
No. 1-2號, Hukou St, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if Xiang Se is not available
Try The Tavernist first if the group wants European Contemporary cooking at the same $$$ level with a more flexible feel. It is the easier recommendation when the occasion is social rather than formal.
Choose CEO 1950 if the room and overall setting matter as much as the cooking. Move up to Ad Astra only when the budget can stretch to $$$$.
Restaurant context
How Xiang Se compares in Taipei
Xiang Se is the middle-lane choice in this set: more occasion-ready than a value-first pick like Tu Pang, but less of a splurge than Ad Astra. For diners who want European Contemporary cooking without moving into $$$$ territory, that makes it a practical first look.
The Tavernist and CEO 1950 are the closest Taipei comparisons on price. The Tavernist is better when flexibility and a less formal mood matter. CEO 1950 is the stronger cross-shop when the setting is part of the occasion. Xiang Se is the better fit when the goal is a calmer, restaurant-led dinner at $$$.
Hatter sits outside the Taipei set and carries a higher price signal, so it is less useful as a direct replacement unless the trip allows for a destination meal. If the booking here does not work, start with The Tavernist or CEO 1950 before stretching to Ad Astra.
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Compare Xiang Se
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xiang Se | Taipei | European Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Ad Astra | Taipei | European Contemporary | Star Wine Lists 2026Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | $$$$ |
| The Tavernist | Taipei | European Contemporary | 2024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
| Tu Pang | Taichung | European Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$ |
| Hatter | Fuzhou | European Contemporary | 2026 Michelin 1 Star2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | ¥¥¥¥ |
| CEO 1950 | Taipei | European Contemporary | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate | $$$ |
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How Xiang Se Taipei compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Xiang Se?
Dinner is available Tuesday to Sunday from 5:30–10 PM, while lunch is listed on Saturday and Sunday from 12–3 PM. Choose based on the schedule that fits your plans. If you want another Taipei comparison while planning, The Tavernist is one option to review.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Xiang Se?
Details about a tasting menu are not available, so do not book Xiang Se on that assumption alone. It offers European Contemporary cuisine, a $$$ price level, Michelin Plate (2024) recognition. If format matters, verify current menu details directly before booking and compare with Tu Pang or Ad Astra as part of a broader shortlist.
Is Xiang Se worth the price?
It can be, if you want European Contemporary cuisine in Taipei at a $$$ price level and value recognition such as Michelin Plate (2024). The strongest case is based on its known attributes rather than claims about menu structure, seating, or service style. CEO 1950 is another named comparison to consider while planning.
Can I eat at the bar at Xiang Se?
Do not assume bar seating will be available, because that detail is not specified. Plan around the following: Xiang Se is in Taipei, serves European Contemporary cuisine, is open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 5:30–10 PM, with weekend lunch also listed. If counter-style seating matters, check current details directly; Hatter is another comparison to review.
How far ahead should I book Xiang Se?
Specific booking lead times are not available. Because Xiang Se has defined opening hours and Michelin Plate (2024) recognition, it is sensible to check availability in advance through the restaurant's current booking channel. For alternative Taipei options, compare CEO 1950 and The Tavernist as part of the same planning process.
Can Xiang Se accommodate groups?
Group capacity is not specified. If you are planning for more than a standard table, check current availability and reservation policies directly before committing. Tu Pang is another named comparison if you are building a wider Taipei dining shortlist.
Is Xiang Se good for a special occasion?
It can be a credible choice if the occasion calls for European Contemporary cuisine in Taipei at a $$$ price level, backed by Michelin Plate (2024) recognition. Avoid assuming a particular room style, menu format, or seating arrangement unless you verify it before booking. If you are comparing other options, Ad Astra is another restaurant to consider.
