Taipei, Taiwan － W Taipei YEN Chinese Restaurant has launched “Enchanted Formosa!” brand new menu, designed by Chef Wo Hoi Ming, to embrace the freshest Taiwan local and indigenous ingredients. The Michelin-starred Executive Chef of YEN visited the wonderland of Taiwan-Taitung County to discover various indigenous food ingredients, such as aboriginal pigeon pea and rare spices. Chef Wo also visited local markets for organic agriculture products and learned a lot from the local vendors. With these creative dishes, guests may enjoy the true flavor of Taiwan with authentic Cantonese cuisine. For reservations or more information, please contact W Taipei at +886 2 7703 8887 or visit www.yentaipei.com/en/menu

Originated from Hong Kong, Chef Wo joined W Taipei since last February and has been here for more than a year. Since then, he has been in love with the lovely hospitality culture, beautiful landscape, and numerous fresh food ingredients in Taiwan. This summer, Chef Wo went to the East coast of Taiwan to experience the very different aboriginal culture in Taitung. In Taitung, he tried local homemade dishes, visited traditional markets, discovered indigenous spices, and even learned how to surf with local kids. After this fruitful happy journey, Chef Wo brought great inspiration back with him and curated brand new a la carte menu. “I'm very glad to have this chance to discover the beauty of Taiwan and will definitely endeavor to create innovative gourmet dishes for every guest who comes to YEN!” said Chef Wo.

“Enchanted Formosa!” is a selection of delicate dishes curated by Chef Wo, which showcases the real beauty of Formosa-Taiwan. “Braised Australian oxtail with aboriginal pigeon pea” and “Double boiled chicken soup with Wulai mountain aboriginal spice, dried scallop, and abalone” are two signature dishes utilizing indigenous ingredients. And “Steamed lobster with egg white, sea urchin in lobster bisque”, “Grilled Australian M9 wagyu, white asparagus”, “Braised South African abalone in oyster sauce” are delicious main dishes with delicate and complex cooking method, which also represent the wonderful agriculture and fishing industry of Taiwan. And let's not forget two Chef Wo's favorite dishes “Deep fried American oyster with port wine sauce” and “Crispy noodle, scallop, seasonal greens with X.O. sauce”, which presents the nouvelle style of contemporary Cantonese cuisine, a perfect way to finish a wonderful tasting journey.

“Enchanted Formosa!” menu serves every day from 11:30am to 2:30pm, 6pm to 10pm. For reservations or more information, please contact W Taipei at +886 2 7703 8887 or visit www.yentaipei.com/en/menu

W Taipei YEN Chinese Restaurant

Add: 31F, 10 Zhongxiao East Rd., Sec. 5, Xinyi Dist., Taipei, Taiwan

Tel: +886 2 7703 8887

 Web: www.yentaipei.com

About W Taipei

W Taipei, which opened to the world on Valentine's Day of 2011, is ideally situated in the midst of the buzzing Central Business District of Xinyi.  Destined to become a stylish meeting place for Taipei's trendsetters, business leaders and discerning world travelers, W Taipei is one of the city's largest luxury hotels, with 405 guestrooms showcasing spectacular urban views and views of the city's iconic Taipei 101 building. The hotel's design theme, “Nature Electrified” underscores all of its key features, from the signature restaurants and lounges to guestrooms that are each designed as private, quiet sanctuaries filled with natural materials, lush amenities and modern conveniences. For reservations and more information, please visit www.wtaipei.com .

About W Hotels Worldwide

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About YEN Chinese Restaurant

Located on level 31 of W Taipei, YEN offers the groundbreaking Chinese gastronomy. From cooking alongside the masters of Cantonese culinary arts, the culinary team has infused classical dishes with stylish innovation to present breathtaking creations into modern interpretations - nouvelle Chinese cuisine. The restaurant reflects the flavors from fresh seafood, signature soups, delightful dim sum and sensational desserts to show off our Chinese epicurean expertise. A passionately curated wine list and full selection of cocktails is carefully paired with the dishes.

Resplendent in various shades and styles of purple, begin the gourmet journey at the slick marble-topped bar for pre-dining mingling. Inside, an array of intricate lanterns unfurl across soaring nine-meter high ceilings, as fully glazed glass exterior walls running the perimeter of the room showcase breathtaking views of the city and the iconic architecture of the Xinyi district. Dine Chinese-style at round tables or settle into cozy private dining rooms - for something away from the crowd.