There’s only one Michelin-starred ice cream shop in the world. And it’s in Taiwan <a href="https://kraken2trfqodidvlh4aa337cpzfrhdlfldhve5nf7njhumwr7insta.cc/">kraken marketplace</a><br><br>Taiwan’s growth as a fine dining destination shows no signs of slowing, as evidenced by the island’s latest Michelin Guide.<br><br>Ten new establishments received stars in the 2024 edition – taking the total number of Michelin-starred restaurants on the island to 49.<br><br>But one of them in particular really stands out.<br><br>Minimal, in the city of Taichung, is the world’s first and only ice cream establishment to receive a Michelin star.Set in an alley next to the city’s tree-lined Calligraphy Greenway boulevard, its spartan gray and dark charcoal façade makes it look more like a Nordic architecture firm than a dessert shop.<br><br>The two-story venue has both a takeaway outlet and a dine-in section that offers a seven-course tasting menu.<br><br>“Focusing on ice and ice cream, the restaurant skillfully layers flavors and textures through temperature variations and creative combinations, using unique local ingredients from Taiwan,” says the Michelin Guide’s write-up of Minimal.<br><br>“The meticulous flavors, delicacy and mature, skilful techniques all impressed us and reached a higher level, warranting a Michelin star.”<br>