Breakfast marks the beginning of the day — and an immersive first step into a city’s culture and the refined rhythm of luxury living. The Swiss premium coffee brand Nespresso brings its “Radiant Breakfast Series” to Central Taiwan for the first time, joining InterContinental Taichung to compose an opening chapter where morning light meets exceptional flavor.
At InterContinental Taichung, breakfast has always been a defining moment — where guests first encounter the spirit of the brand and the art of hospitality. We continue to elevate the quality and experience of our morning offering, and through this collaboration with Nespresso and celebrated culinary talent, we aim to reimagine the meaning of five-star breakfast, crafting a more layered morning welcome for every guest.
The new menu is conceived by Chef Richie Lin of MMHG, whose restaurants have long been recognized among Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, and brought to life by the culinary team led by David Chauveau, Executive Chef of Western Cuisine at InterContinental Taichung, who oversees the dish refinement and buffet presentation. Together, under the theme “Around the World,” they have created a limited-time breakfast experience — inviting guests to embark on a culinary journey across global flavors from the very first morning of their stay.
From July 1 to August 31, guests staying at InterContinental Taichung with a breakfast-inclusive package may enjoy five exclusive dishes at the IL LIMONE buffet counter on the first floor during breakfast hours.
InterContinental Taichung x Nespresso “Radiant Breakfast Series” — Five Exclusive Breakfast Creations
Chef Richie Lin carries the world within him — shaped by a childhood in Indonesia, years of life in Canada, and a culinary craft refined in the kitchens of Europe’s finest restaurants. In this collaboration, his cross-cultural journey meets the nuanced flavor profiles of Nespresso’s professional coffee range, weaving together memory, place, and taste.
At the heart of this partnership is a single, evocative idea: “Around the World.” Each dish becomes a coordinate on a personal map — five limited-time creations, each one a portal to a different culture, a different memory, a different moment in time.
Braised Xinshe Mushrooms, French-Style
Infused with the rich malt and grain notes of Nespresso’s Master Origin Guatemala capsule, whose refined bitterness balances the concentrated sweetness of white wine and the bright acidity of sherry vinegar—paired with local Xinshe mushrooms to reinterpret the delicate depth of a classic French forest mushroom ragout.
Morning-Roasted Four-Cup Chicken
Made with Nespresso’s Espresso Intenso capsule, full-bodied and low in acidity, perfectly complementing the deep sesame oil and basil aromas of classic three-cup chicken sauce — served with Taichung Indica Rice No. 10, adding a refined coffee layer to this beloved Taiwanese classic.
Coffee-Infused Indonesian Beef Noodles
Crafted with Nespresso’s Master Origin Guatemala capsule, whose delicate herbal notes blend seamlessly with sweet soy sauce and chicken fat to add depth and complexity — capturing Chef Richie Lin’s childhood memory of a beloved Indonesian noodle dish steeped in nostalgia for home.
Coffee Maple Pork Shoulder
A blend of Nespresso’s Espresso Decaffeinato and Espresso Intenso capsules — the former lending notes of red fruit and caramel, the latter adding roasted, cocoa, and smoky undertones. Slow-roasted to lock in the natural juices, this dish is a flavorful fusion of North American comfort food and Asian spice.
Tiramisu Danish
Made with Nespresso’s Espresso Decaffeinato capsule, rich in roasted grain and caramel notes — a morning-friendly twist that keeps caffeine in check. Flaky Danish pastry replaces traditional ladyfingers, reimagining tiramisu with the charm of a European café.
The 2026 Nespresso “Radiant Breakfast Series” will take place from July 1 to August 31 at IL LIMONE, the Italian restaurant on the 1st floor of InterContinental Taichung — letting a journey around the world begin with a single Taichung morning. Through this curated breakfast experience, we hope to bring together local character and international flair in every dish.
We warmly invite every guest staying at InterContinental Taichung to begin the day with that first cup of exceptional coffee, that first bite of something new — and to discover, through five-star breakfast, the world of flavor, the thoughtfulness of service, and the warmth of hospitality that await. A stay worth looking forward to begins right here.
👉 Book a Breakfast-Inclusive Stay Now—let the morning light guide you into a journey of global flavors.