We Dined at Taipei’s ONLY Michelin-Starred Latin American Restaurant. Here’s What Happened:

We Dined at Taipei’s ONLY Michelin-Starred Latin American Restaurant. Here’s What Happened:

Tucked away in an unassuming residential alley in Taipei, ZEA blends the soulful flavors of Latin America with the incredible local ingredients Taiwan has to offer. Tonight my hubby and I dine at ZEA and give you a detailed look at over 11 courses!

Chef-owner Joaquin Elizondo was born and raised in Argentina and cooked his way through Buenos Aires, Paris, and Hong Kong before opening ZEA. By his side is Di Harn Yeh, his wife and restaurant co-owner. As front of house, Di exudes warmth behind every seamless evening.

Together, they’ve built a place that feels both refined yet deeply personal. It’s a Michelin-starred fine dining experience that feels intimate, almost like being a guest in someone’s home… a really nice home.

ZEA’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zea.tpe/
ZEA’s reservation link: https://inline.app/booking/zea/zea

Note: This video was filmed in November 2025.

► VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro & Previews
1:02 Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Pairings begin
2:20 Course 1: Opuestos
2:46 Course 2: Empa-Tangbao
3:35 Wine Pairing: Galen Glen from Pennsylvania
3:37 Non-Alcoholic Pairing #2: High Mountain Oolong Tea
3:46 Course 3: Yilan y Nantou
4:29 Course 4: Pan de Campo
5:13 Wine Pairing: Torrontés de Raíz 2020 by Susana Balbo
5:22 Course 5: Causa
6:33 Wine Pairing: 2022 Chardonnay by Tolpuddle Vineyard
6:37 Non-Alcoholic Pairing #3: White Tea made from Ruby #18
6:53 Course 6: Guíso de Lentejas
8:08 Wine Pairing: Liaison 2020 Pinot Noir by Enderle & Moll
8:13 Non-Alcoholic Pairing #4: Red Dragonfruit
8:24 Course 7: Litoral
9:43 Wine Pairing: 2017 Petit Caro by Lafite & Catena
9:51 Non-Alcoholic Pairing #5: Homemade Kvass
10:28 Course 8: Gordita con Barbacoa
11:18 Course 9: Puchero with Yilan Scallion
13:35 Course 10 (dessert): Tereré
14:44 Non-Alcoholic Pairing #6: Apple, Yogurt, Caramel, Butter
15:09 Wine Pairing: Vouvray Tendre 2022 by Domaine Vincent Carême
15:21 Course 11 (dessert): Pastelera de Choclo
16:07 Digestifs
16:23 Course 12: Bonus dessert for celebratory occasions!
16:59 Course 13 (final dessert): Dulces
18:53 Our Favorite Dishes?
19:33 To-go treats
20:03 Conversation with Chef Joaquin at the Market
20:55 Childhood influences of Chef Joaquin
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23:56 My Pottery

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