ROOM by Le Kief

ROOM by Le Kief, tucked discreetly behind Le Kief’s tailor shop in Taipei’s Daan district, is the brainchild of Seven Yi — a former chef‑manager turned molecular mixologist. Ranked No. 19 in Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2021, it delivers a seasonally evolving cocktail‑food pairing concept where each theme reshapes the ambiance, music, and menu. The circular layout places bartenders at the center as a stage, with guests seated around — creating intimate focus on drinks and theatrics. Before 10 pm, ROOM offers set tasting menus of five cocktails paired with six canapés, designed around thought‑provoking themes like ‘memory,’ ‘perfume,’ or local flavors, often in collaboration with fragrance brands or local chef. A la carte service starts later in the evening for cocktail-only guest. Expect molecular techniques like milk‑washing, sous‑vide infusions, and ingredient deconstruction — each drink is a living narrative, often light on alcohol but heavy on sensory storytelling. Music, lighting, tableware, scent cues, and service pacing all blend into a choreographed experience that stimulates all five sense. Though small and reservation-only, ROOM by Le Kief offers an immersive cocktail experience that feels more like experimental theater than a bar. It’s ideal for drinkers craving conceptual creativity and sensory surprise beyond classic cocktail expectation.