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Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Taipei Day 5: Lunch @ Afternoon Tea Cafe

Although I have been to Japan five times, I had never seen an Afternoon Tea cafe there. I came to know of the existence of this pretty little lifestyle and homeware brand when I came across their mook at Kinokuniya one day. Once I found out that there is branch in Taipei, I had to pay them a visit  .

The little shop outside the cafe sells everything from stationery to home decor, from fashion accessories to cutlery.

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

A very simple yet elegant and cosy interior.

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

Both of us ordered a set meal each, which comes with soup and tea. Prices of the food items are on average, 35% cheaper in Taipei than in Japan.

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

The chicken and mushroom soup was delicious, and nothing can go wrong with bread and a sinful pat of butter to accompany it :)

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

My saffron rice with seafood was fragrant and full of flavour.

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

The rice is packed with asari clams!

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

The boy had a tomato pasta with garlic-baked shrimp.

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

The highlight of this meal though, was my Sweet Fruits Tea. It's more of a warm fruit juice with slices of fruit, than a traditional tea. At NT160, I would not hesitate to have this everyday instead of Starbucks, if only they have it here.

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

I can't say the same for the boy's Dried Fruit and Herb Tea, which tasted like traditional rose hip tea, in one word, sour!

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

You can see Afternoon Tea on the second floor of Sogo, which is just outside exit 4 of the Zhongxiao Fuxing Station.

Afternoon Tea Cafe 台北

Taipei: Hello Kitty Sweets Cafe
Taipei: N.Y Bagels
Taipei: Dazzling Cafe


TAIWAN HOLIDAY LINKS

Getting from the Airport to the Town Centre
Airport Bus

Accommodation
A review of the reasonably priced City Inn Hotel

Food
Great Yakiniku Dinner Wine and Dine
Best Fruit Smoothie at Agnes B Cafe
Dining Cute @ Hello Kitty Cafe
Best Breakfast @ New York Bagels
Best Spaghetti and Fruits Tea @ Afternoon Tea Cafe
Ice Cream Toast @ Dazzling Cafe, opened by a socialite
Best Mala Hotpot Supper @ Ximending

Night Markets
Shida Night Market
Shilin Night Market
Raohe Night Market
Jianguo Flower and Jade Market

Shopping Malls & Bookstores
Eslite, Shinkong Mitsukoshi

Main Attractions - Places that you can't miss
Danshuei Old Street: Eat while you walk
Jiufen: Traditional Alley
Shifen: Lighting A Wish Lantern
Beitou Hot Springs: Soak your troubles away
Yehliu Geopark: Amazing Rock Formations by the Sea




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