ZEA Taipei

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MICHELIN Guide

One star restaurant, 2024

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Restaurant Ranking 2024, #4081, PRO #15.45, USER #0.00

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Cuisine

Latin American

• 2024
• 2022

Dinner at ZEA

on 14 May 2024

by Melinda Joe

For their first-ever collaboration as @maz.tokyo, @santiago.maztokyo and @taka_sakamoto1028 headed to Taipei to work alongside Argentinian chef @elizondo_joaquin. At @zea.tpe, Joaquin and Di, his partner in life and business, are introducing Taiwanese audiences to Latin American fine dining. Like Maz, Zea celebrates locally sourced products like chayote, avocado, cassava and corn. Though commonly eaten in Asia, these ingredients have roots in... More

For their first-ever collaboration as @maz.tokyo, @santiago.maztokyo and @taka_sakamoto1028 headed to Taipei to work alongside Argentinian chef @elizondo_joaquin. At @zea.tpe, Joaquin and Di, his partner in life and business, are introducing Taiwanese audiences to Latin American fine dining. Like Maz, Zea celebrates locally sourced products like chayote, avocado, cassava and corn. Though commonly eaten in Asia, these ingredients have roots in Latin America, reflecting centuries of migration and trade: the “flying seeds” upon which both restaurants were founded.

The event’s theme, Elevation, pays tribute to the altitude-inspired menus at Maz - as well as both chefs’ mission to elevate the status of Latin cuisine around the world - infused with the flavors and traditions of Taiwan and Japan. A delicious and meaningful collaboration!

Our menu:

MARINE REEF
Okra, avocado, squid churro
Aiwen mango, bluefin, salsa macha
Uni, spirulina, rocoto
Flower clam, tiger’s milk

DESERTIC COAST
Red shrimp, squash, algae

EXTREME ALTITUDE
Choclo, wagyu, panca, beef heart

INTERTIDAL ZONE
Crab, Taiwanese rice, torrontes, mate tea

RISING AND FALLING MOUNTAINS
Angelica, radish, macadamia, Ceylon spinach

DEEP SEA WATER
Octopus, ink

TROPICAL MONSOON REGION
Pigeon, rhum, hay, huatia, uchucuta

WEST TAIWAN JEWEL
Tomatillo, stracciatella, marigold

HIGH JUNGLE THEOBROMBA
Copoazu, cacao, macambo Less

Dinner at ZEA

on 28 May 2022

by Ｄｅｂ Ｏｒａｈ

Charcoal grilled duck breast glazed with Mexican pibil, tamal stuffed with duck liver, salsa verde, reduction of duck jus and pibil. And of course there were duck empanadas. The pastry was in terracotta color( thanks to the addition of paprika) matching the interior color theme! Onto desserts we had roselle granita with blueberries and queso fresco, Peruvian St Martin chocolate and cashew, delightful trio of sweet treats- picaron( Peruvian pumpkin+sweet potato doughnut), Mexican chocolate truffle... More

Charcoal grilled duck breast glazed with Mexican pibil, tamal stuffed with duck liver, salsa verde, reduction of duck jus and pibil. And of course there were duck empanadas. The pastry was in terracotta color( thanks to the addition of paprika) matching the interior color theme! Onto desserts we had roselle granita with blueberries and queso fresco, Peruvian St Martin chocolate and cashew, delightful trio of sweet treats- picaron( Peruvian pumpkin+sweet potato doughnut), Mexican chocolate truffle with chipotle, lime and coconut brigadeiro. There were afajores to take home too😍
I often get asked what draws me to Latin American food. Well there are many popular dishes( tamales, empanadas and ceviche for example) served on almost every Latin American tables, the recipes and cooking styles vary though. They represent each region’s unique geography, agriculture and cultural influences( from indigenous natives to European colonizers to Asian immigrants). And that makes this robust and flavorful cuisine so much fun to explore. Congratulations again @zea.tpe 🎉 Thank you for having us over before the official opening. Can’t wait to return!
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#zea #latinamerican #台北美食 #台北餐廳 #吃貨人生 #美食日記 #beautifulcuisines #foodstagram #foodspotting #foodgasm #foodlover #yummy #eeeeeats #eater #lefooding #instafood #taipeifood #taipeirestaurant #taipeieats #alwayseating #thebest Less

Dinner at ZEA

on 28 May 2022

by Ｄｅｂ Ｏｒａｈ

Aqui esta @zea.tpe 🌿 2022.05.11
Taking inspiration from Latin America’s colorful cultural history, everything here from the space to tableware to food and wine illustrates the vibrant heritage from some 11000 miles away. With chopsticks and locally sourced ingredients bonding Taiwan and Latin America together. On this day we had little bites of delight- crab tostada, scallop aguachile and chipa. Impossibly beautiful hamachi ceviche peruano. Superb homemade bread and Familia Zuccardi... More

Aqui esta @zea.tpe 🌿 2022.05.11
Taking inspiration from Latin America’s colorful cultural history, everything here from the space to tableware to food and wine illustrates the vibrant heritage from some 11000 miles away. With chopsticks and locally sourced ingredients bonding Taiwan and Latin America together. On this day we had little bites of delight- crab tostada, scallop aguachile and chipa. Impossibly beautiful hamachi ceviche peruano. Superb homemade bread and Familia Zuccardi premium EVOO. Highlighting 4 of Mendoza’s oldest varieties including Argentina’s flagship arauco. First time tasting non European olive oil and wow was I blown away! Purple potatoes and mole poblano then took center stage, talk about making magic with humble ingredients! Red prawn Caribbean curry in a gorgeous sea inspired bowl! Spanish mackerel cooked “ a la talla”, grilled kohlrabi, Mexican adobo and amazing mate hollandaise. Muy sabroso patita con mani, a sophisticated version of Peruvian pig trotters with peanuts. To be continued.
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#zea #latinamerican #台北美食 #台北餐廳 #吃貨人生 #美食日記 #beautifulcuisines #foodstagram #foodspotting #foodgasm #foodlover #yummy #eeeeeats #eater #lefooding #instafood #taipeifood #taipeirestaurant #taipeieats #alwayseating #thebest Less