Would you rather visit a museum or have a gourmet meal?
Why not do both! Eat art at Silk’s Palace Taiwan.
Silk’s Palace is located next to the National Palace Museum and its dishes pay homage to some of the museum’s famous artifacts. The plating was beautiful and elegant, like a fine art presentation itself.
The main dishes echo the famous jadeite cabbage (翠玉白菜) and meat shaped stone (肉形石). The jadeite cabbage is a single, carved piece of jadeite shaped into a napa cabbage head with a locust and katydid perched on top. While our dishes didn’t have the bugs, they were the most delicate pieces of cabbage (this cabbage shape makes a reappearance at dessert!) The single piece of pork belly really emulates the meat shaped stone.
The beef noodles come in quite a large portion (definitely enough for two!) as well. I preferred the darker version which was bolder. But the beef in both versions was very tender and plentiful.
The dessert is also beautifully presented in a multi-tiered shelf reminiscent of an ancient Chinese shelf. My favorite was a mochi textured roll rumored to be the favorite of a former empress as well.
Prior to your meal you can take part in the lady bun activity. Decorate a steamed bun painting the bun and make accessories (a red doughlike substance). This is a fun, interactive activity you wouldn’t expect from lunch. You’ll get to eat your own creation at the end of your meal as well.
This was one of the most elegant, yet fun dining experiences I’ve had and proof that you can ear art at Silk’s Palace Taiwan.
