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Le Mot : Unfermented grape juice ---the primary and original essence, an ongoing and permanent transformation With her passion to the grand culinary world, Chef Lanshu Chen came back to her home town Taichung after some years in Paris, and opened the French restaurant Le Mot in 2008. It is where she creates her own "Haute Cuisine," featuring the ultimate balance with her Taiwanese roots and the art of French cuisine. Lanshu not only plays with the local seasonal specialties and the best selection from the world, she interprets both cultures through a discreet and unique approach. The balance with layers of finesse versus the pitches of flavors unveils her philosophy, as well as the most poetic part of her creation. Named after the French for fermentation of grape juice into fine wine, Le Mot aims to be the culinary interpretation of this process by transforming simple ingredients into dishes of greatness. Since opening in December 2008 the restaurant has been dedicated to precision, with chef Lanshu Chen and her team scrutinizing the smallest of element, such as measurement of diced vegetables and sourcing of ingredient. This attention to detail is evident in each dish, with fine balance between sweet, sour, spice or aroma, as well as a keen eye for presentation. 2015.11 Chef Lanshu Chen is awarded the "Woman of the Year Trophy" 2016 by Relais & Chteaux 2015.03 Le Mot is awarded No.26 of the "Asia's Best 50 Restaurant 2015," as well as the Best Restaurant in Taiwan 2015 2015.02 Le Mot is recognized as one of the best French restaurants by "Got de France, Good France,"a culinary movement which was initiated by French Foreign Ministry. 2014.12 Le Mot is recognized as one of the top restaurants of"101 Best Restaurants in Asia 2015" 2014.03 Le Mot is awarded No. 24 of the "Asia's Best 50 Restaurant 2014," as well as the Best Restaurant in Taiwan 2014 2014.01 Chef Lanshu Chen is awarded Veuve Clicquot Asia's Best Female Chef in 2014. 2011.11 2011/2012/2013/2014/2015 Le Mot is recognized as the restaurant of "Grand Chef Relais & Chteaux" since 2011.Chef Lanshu Chen becomes the first Chinese in French culinary discipline to achieve the title "Grand Chef Relais & Chteaux" and she is also the first female Grand Chef in Asia. 2010.10 Le Mot is recognized as Taiwan's Best French restaurants by "The Miele Guide"2011, 2012, and 2013
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