ABOUT
BANDO
BANDO is inspired by the Taiwanese culinary concept of Pan-toh 辦桌 – a table full of freshly cooked dishes where friends and loved ones gather together to celebrate special and festive moments in their lives with a gourmet feast.
Each plate is carefully crafted to embody the rich, authentic, and vibrant flavors that make Taiwanese cuisine unique, creating a truly unforgettable meal that embraces the best of Taiwanese cuisine and culture.
From local street food to contemporary takes on traditional recipes, an unforgettable Taiwanese-style culinary journey will tantalize your taste buds with unique flavors and ingredients of Taiwanese cuisine.
Whether you are pescatarian, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, lactose intolerant, or have other specific dietary requirements, BANDO is committed to delivering an exceptional gastronomic experience that exceeds your expectations and bringing people together to share the essence of Taiwan, where the diverse culinary scene is filled with an ever-growing melting pot of delicacies.
FOUNDER
& CHEF
Chef Samantha Hsin-Lien Chen was born and raised in Taipei, Taiwan, currently based in Paris, France.
Growing up with home-cooked meals from her family, she developed a strong bond with Taiwanese cuisine. While studying and living abroad, she misses most freshly cooked authentic Taiwanese meals.
She often felt trouble finding authentic Taiwanese food or products in the cities she lived in, whereas other cuisines or products from other Asian countries were easily seen and found. She began to learn how to make Taiwanese food from her family and by herself, she's also professionally trained in Taiwan.
Chef Sam believes that Taiwanese cuisine and culture embrace the best parts of Asian countries due to Taiwan's unique position, resources, and history. Taiwanese cuisine offers inclusiveness, diversity, creativity, and most importantly it's delicious and healthy for everyone.
She is passionate and dedicated to sharing the cuisine and culture of Taiwan through BANDO.
