Kai Ping Culinary School Alumni Shine Brightly! Featured on the 2023 Michelin Star List and Special Awards

The “Taiwan Michelin Guide 2023” concluded grandly, showcasing the brilliant performance of Kai Ping Culinary School alumni. Several restaurants managed or led by these alumni received star recognition, and one alumnus even won the once-in-a-lifetime “Michelin Guide Young Chef Award.” The announcement of the list filled the entire school with pride and inspired the younger students to follow in the footsteps of their outstanding predecessors, continually striving for excellence in the culinary arts.

This year’s Michelin Guide highlights the explosive growth of Taiwan’s fine dining scene, with diverse dining brands flourishing in various cities, infusing the culinary industry with abundant international energy. The relentless efforts and dedication of Kai Ping Culinary School alumni have continued to make their mark. In the newly listed one-star restaurants, “Banbo,” run by Kai Ping alumni Su, Pin-Rui (Steven Su) and Li, Cheng, achieved its star status within less than a year of opening. Additionally, Su, Pin-Rui won the special “Michelin Guide Young Chef Award,” making him a standout rising star in the industry. Furthermore, “T+T,” founded by alumni and holding a star for three consecutive years, and “A CUT Steakhouse,” where an alumnus serves as the chef, both received one-star honors, demonstrating remarkable achievements.

Kai Ping Culinary School is dedicated to cultivating professional culinary talents and is the only high school globally certified by the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) for its culinary program. To ensure students grow in a richly nourishing culinary environment, the School collaborates with many Michelin-starred restaurants. This year’s Michelin star list includes three-starred Le Palais (Palais de Chine Hotel); one-starred establishments such as the Danny’s Steakhouse, Golden Formosa, Impromptu by Paul Lee, Mipon, Tien Hsiang Lo, Paris1930 De Hideki Takayma, Ya Ge at Mandarin, and Kappou. These partnerships bring in resources and share experiences, promoting the continuous advancement of industry-academia collaboration at Kai Ping Culinary School. This alignment ensures that culinary education remains cutting-edge and that professional talents meet contemporary needs. The outstanding achievements of alumni and partner establishments in the Michelin Guide provide diverse perspectives and benchmarks for culinary education. Kai Ping Culinary School proudly shares in these successes and looks forward to future collaborations within the culinary industry. The school is committed to actively integrating industry-academia resources and promoting the positive development of the culinary sector, making it shine brightly.