JL Studio

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JL Studio is a high end restaurant in Taiwan specializing in Singaporean cuisine. It has been awarded three Michelin stars. JL Studio is located in Taichung.

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History

JL Studio was founded by Singaporean chef Jimmy Lim Tyan Yaw in 2017. [1] Jimmy's father was also a chef. [2] The restaurant is a mix of Singaporean cuisine, Taiwanese ingredients, and French techniques. [3]

Awards and recongition

In 2020, JL Studio was awarded a second Michelin star, becoming the highest rated Singaporean restaurant in the world. [4]

JL Studio was awarded a third Michelin star in 2023. [5] It was one of only two restaurants in Taiwan to be awarded three stars and remained the highest rated Singaporean restaurant in the world. [6]

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References

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  2. Lin, Jessica. "Meet Jimmy Lim, the chef-owner of three-Michelin-starred JL Studio in Taichung, Taiwan". tatlerasia.com. Tatler Asia. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  3. Ma, Grace. "The son of a hawker bringing Singaporean flavours to Taichung, Taiwan". channelnewsasia.com. Channel News Asia. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  4. Tee, Karen (7 August 2023). "Restaurant with most Michelin stars for Singaporean food... is in Taiwan. Welcome to JL Studio". South China Morning Post . Retrieved 24 August 2023.
  5. "JL Studio – Taichung - a MICHELIN Guide Restaurant". MICHELIN Guide. Retrieved 2023-09-01.
  6. Ma, Grace. "This Singaporean restaurant by the son of a hawker just earned three Michelin stars in Taiwan". channelnewsasia.com. Channel News Asia. Retrieved 16 November 2024.