logy Taipei

Less, Better Done. The Evolution of Eel Tempura at @logy.tw 2021–2025
Eel tempura with burnt brown sugar lacquer, 100% dark chocolate, Comté, mushroom broth, white balsamic, and green Sichuan peppercorn oil.

Just hearing the description made me wonder how it could possibly work. But I got hooked at first bite! What surprised me wasn’t just that it worked, but how naturally the ingredients seemed to speak to each other. There’s a clear logic beneath the chaos. Umami runs through Comté and mushroom broth. Acidity from the white balsamic and dark chocolate cuts through the richness of the eel. Nutty notes echo between Comté and dark chocolate. Bitterness from burnt brown sugar and dark chocolate adds depth. And then there’s the green Sichuan peppercorn- floral, citrusy, gently numbing, a final genius touch.

If anyone can make such an unlikely combination not just cohesive but craveable, it’s @ryogotahara_logy Less

Dining at Logy in Taipei is a journey through the intricate tapestry of Asian flavors, masterfully woven by Chef Ryogo Tahara. The restaurant’s commitment to innovation and excellence is evident in every dish, reflecting a deep respect for both tradition and creativity.

One of the standout aspects of the evening was the exceptional wine pairing curated by Kevin Lu, Logy’s head sommelier. Lu’s expertise is unparalleled; in 2024, he became Taiwan’s first and only Master Sommelier, a title held by fewer than 280 individuals worldwide . His previous experience includes managing wine programs at esteemed establishments like Belon in Hong Kong . At Logy, Lu’s pairings elevated the dining experience, each selection thoughtfully chosen to complement and enhance the flavors of the dishes.  

While the culinary artistry at Logy is commendable, there were moments where the complexity of certain dishes felt overwhelming. A more restrained approach, allowing individual ingredients to shine, could further accentuate the restaurant’s strengths.

Overall, Logy offers an unforgettable dining experience, marked by culinary innovation and impeccable service. Chef Tahara’s vision, combined with Kevin Lu’s unparalleled wine expertise, positions Logy as a must-visit destination for gastronomes seeking a harmonious blend of flavors and cultures.  Less

Psyched to see @agux1988 and @ryogotahara_logy sharing a kitchen again after 2018! What a wonderful collaboration celebrating friendship and culminating flairs. Thank you so much for having me🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

• Aka uni, squid and hijiki tart topped with ao nori jelly and sea grapes.

• Marinated paprika tart with romesco and amadai.

𝘌𝘨𝘭𝘺-𝘖𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘴 𝘗𝘳é𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘕𝘝

• Not your average gazpacho. Bonito served with assorted Taiwanese tomatoes, young ginger, cucumber wasabi sorbet sprinkled with shiso salt and sweet basil.

• Lightly grilled scallop and baby corn in tom yum consommé and kombu oil. Lacto fermented chili added a nice tang and kick.

𝘗𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘑𝘢𝘬𝘰𝘣 𝘒ü𝘩𝘯 ‘𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘯’ 𝘚𝘱ä𝘵𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘦𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 2020

• Crispy scale amadai, butter sautéed sea asparagus and daikon wrapped in savoy cabbage, served with ao nori and amazake sauce.

• Bamboo shoot mochi, hay smoked mackerel, white miso and Gorgonzola sauce, black truffle.

𝘌𝘣𝘯𝘦𝘳-𝘌𝘣𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘶𝘦𝘳 𝘎𝘳ü𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘝𝘦𝘭𝘵𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘌𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 2017

• Omi wagyu ribeye, deep fried okra, yellow squash with arugula pesto, shio koji daikon, celery sprouts and cucumber. Served with Shaoxing wine gastrique.

𝘋𝘰𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘗𝘦𝘺𝘳𝘦 𝘙𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘹 𝘥𝘶 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘶𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘤 𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴 𝘋𝘦𝘴 𝘊𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘴 2008
𝘍𝘶𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘪 𝘉𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰 𝘥𝘪 𝘔𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘰 2012

• The 12th edition of Chef @agux1988 ‘s signature. Arroz caldoso with king crab and xo sauce. Of course I asked for seconds!

𝘝𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘴 𝘚𝘦𝘨ú𝘯 𝘊𝘦𝘥𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘶𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘻𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢

• Peach poached in white wine and sugary lemon juice. Served with peach poaching liquid jelly, osmanthus oolong granita and fromage blanc ice cream.

• Poached cherries in cherry liqueur, almond praline, cherry sorbet and crema catalana.

𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘰

• Aiyu. Alfajor.

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘥𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘶𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘵. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘭𝘴🥹🥹

#happyvibes #blessed Less

Despite the limited space, @ryogotahara_logy and his team turn out startlingly creative dishes with a maximalist bent at @logy.tw. Here’s an example: sliced red tuna and chives rolled in a thin layer of medium-fatty tuna sit atop a bed of umi budo in a golden pool of saffron-grapefruit dashi. The composition is veiled in a transparent jelly of (memory fails a bit here but perhaps) hibiscus sprinkled with shiso flowers. What makes this dish shine is the clever pairing, a rare white Crozes-Hermitage by Jeannine Boutin.

Award-winning somm @lu__kevin made great choices for every course. I especially liked the orange Lunar from (wild and crazy guy) @moviawines with the sweet-and-savory unagi, fried and then finished with mushroom broth and scallions. Ryogo’s cuisine shows a clear lineage to his mentor, @hiroyasu_kawate, veering principally in the embrace of bitter flavors at Logy.

One of the most captivating courses was also the most subtle: homemade tofu filled with a touch of cream, afloat in a broth of tomato water and whey, crowned with caviar and a pine-oil-scented pine nut. Paired with Las Mercedes de Callajuela non-fortified Palomino, this is food that makes you pay attention. Like an almost-familiar tune playing softly in the background. Less

A superb first meal in Taipei last week at 2* @logy.tw by @ryogotahara_logy! Originally from Hokkaido, the chef had trained in Italy and worked at @restaurant_florilege as sous chef before launching Logy in 2018. The restaurant uses seasonal local ingredients to celebrate the diversity of Asia while staying true to its Japanese identity. It was my first time trying Logy and I was very impressed with its complex and well-constructed dishes - highlights included the white shrimp with shaoxing wine jelly & mango, “hot & cold” chawanmushi, smoked mackerel risotto, caramelized eel tempura, and camomile ice cream with white asparagus soup. The meal was made all the more special with the excellent wine pairing by @lu__kevin who was just named Asia’s Best Sommelier by @theworlds50best!

The menu:

Beetroot “Kimpira” / perilla / sesame

Shaoxing Wine Jelly / shrimp / mango

Soymilk Bavarois / caviar / tomato & yogurt whey

Tuna(Chutoro) / roselle jelly / basil & saffron ponzu

Chawanmushi / angelica ice cream / dried squid consommé

Hay Smoked Mackerel / fried glutinous rice with hazelnut / coffee & “Sababushi “ soup

Caramelized Eel Tempura / comte cheese & chocolate sauce / sour hot soup

Omiwagyu / Urui-Miso / wood ear mushrooms glazed with toasted soybeans powder

Sakura Ice Cream / chervil granita / herb liqueur syrup (Saint Antonio)

Sakura Mochi filled with lily root and amaretto flavor

Chamomile Ice Cream / white asparagus & lavender soup

Aiyu Jelly with carbonated coconut jelly
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2*, Logy
Taipei, Taiwan
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While harnessing the energy of autumn, my absolute favorite season, I realize I only post quarterly now😆 So here’s looking back on this past scorching summer.
Immersed in the lush flora at @logy.tw summer, and in the care of bright @tiffany.chiang_ 🫶
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The day when I surprised everyone but @lu__kevin at @logy.tw by having 3 beverage pairings. But seriously, why choose when available options are all stunningly attractive?
5 non alcoholic, 5 and 7 wine covering 11 labels. The grand paring totally shifted this dining experience to a whole new level! Incredibly fun and interesting, educational too.
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#今朝有酒今朝醉 #alwaysdrinking #wine #winelover #winetime #winelife #instawine #winestagram #champagne #champagnelover #happyvibes Less

It was a fabulous winter at Logy❤️✨
Tofu mitarashi dango filled with walnut and topped with caviar and sea salt. Buddha’s hand, squid, clarified coconut milk infused with herbs and a dash of galangal oil. Lightly poached oyster with creamy caramelized eggplant, crown daisy and oyster milk. I thanked myself for keeping a sip of junmai ginjo for the iconic chawanmushi. Then there was probably the best creme brulee I’d ever had. Creamy shirako, grassy green pepper confit with a hint of sweet umami, buttery and citrusy hollandaise, and a caramelized brown butter top. Langoustine with corn purée, Comte 24 months and nasturtium flower, superb sauce made with vin jaune and sherry from Jura. Roasted rose duck( dry aged with burnt hay for 2 weeks) skin was glazed with honey then blow torched, served with duck jus, blackcurrant and variations of mushrooms dusted with cocoa powder. Apricot kernel panna cotta, starcruit, persimmon, tagetes lemmonii. Buckwheat ice cream, fig and olive oil. True elegance is about being remembered and this visit was back in last Dec. Voila.
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Like the first signs of spring appear beneath the snow in Japan. The current menu at @logy.tw is in beautiful harmony with the season and an absolute delight for the eyes and the palate. Adore the refined seasoning that guarantees a clean aftertaste of premium produce.
It was one of those special evenings, with a marvelous online participant @meatchelin too😆🙌 As if 3 beverage pairings were not enough, we had to get an addition bottle of 亜麻猫 あまねこ. For the sake of a proper reunion at last!
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Autumn at @logy.tw is as beautiful as it gets!!!
Neat parcels of zucchini and coral grouper in heavenly cold tomato and black garlic soup, with a herbal pop from perilla pesto. Stunning lily bulb gnocchi, red shrimp tartare, caviar and oyster butter, a tiny bit of yuzu kosho adds a very palatable finish. And the best tile fish I’ve had in recent months. Smoky baba ghanoush and bright sorrel pair superbly well with rich Gorgonzola sauce and a dash of sesame oil. The incredible seared then roasted Australian lamb with lamb shank jus and a splash of coffee oil instantly reminds me of Morocco. Endless amazing tricks up @ryogotahara_logy ‘s sleeve!!!
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Wine time with wonderful people who value humility and integrity. Thank you for being my fuel tank of positive energy!
• @champagne_philipponnat Clos des Goisses 1998 in excellent form. Rich, complex and elegant. The wine’s got it all!
• Earl Roger Belland Criots Batard Montrachet Grand Cru 2009.
• @arnaudente Meursault 2018.
• Domaine Jean Grivot Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2014.
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There were only two restaurants in @the_gelinaz this year as it is new in the city, @mume_taiwan & @logy.tw . My friends and I went to Logy to see @ryogotahara San who relocated to Taipei from @restaurant_florilege as the head chef of their Taipei branch. Coincidentally we met @chefvickycheng of @vea_hk who was having dinner there with his wife. It was also Vicky's first year in #gelinaz shuffle!
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There are many restaurants I wish to visit but in the end, I decided to go to @mume_taiwan , because sister needed to make sure brother @richie_lin does not screw up somebody else's recipes 😆😆😆
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