INITA
Taipei, Taiwan
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
INITA, a portmanteau of Italy, Nippon (Japan) and Taiwan, crafts food that is underscored by Italian technique, jazzed up with Japanese twists and made from local ingredients. The tasting menu reflects the Japanese chef-owner’s career spanning 20 years. A gregarious extrovert and born showman, he presents his dishes theatrically and with a great sense of fun. Don’t miss his duck rice dish Ancora, Ciao Formosa.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Chef Kunihiro Hagimoto's Unique Background
- Chef Kuni has over 20 years of Italian culinary experience and has lived in Italy for 8 years.
Innovative Cuisine
- INITA combines Italian cuisine with local Taiwanese ingredients and Japanese roots, creating a unique flavor profile.
Award-Winning Restaurant
- INITA received its first Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Taiwan 2023, making it the first and only contemporary Italian cuisine restaurant in Taiwan to receive this honor.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
["local Taiwanese ingredients","Italian cuisine","Japanese roots"]