[Taipei Tourism] Da'an District is the area with the largest number of Taipei MRT stations, including the East District. Among them, several blocks spanning Zhongzheng District are surrounded by the East Gate of the MRT, Guting and Taidian Building Station, which is a place that

[Taipei Tourism] Da'an District is the area with the most frequent Taipei MRT stations, and the scope includes the East District. Among them, several blocks spanning Zhongzheng District are surrounded by MRT East Gate, Guting and Taidian Building Station. It is a place that you cannot miss when visiting Taipei. Compared with the high-quality exotic cuisine in the East District, the small shops here are inclusive, friendly and unique, and the alleys are more beautiful.

1. Orthodox Kyoto Matcha~Heian Kyoto Tea Event~

The Heian Kyoto Tea Event opened last year mainly focuses on desserts and tea drinks made from Maruku Koyama Garden, Fukushou Garden and Samsung Garden matcha. In order to promote authentic Japanese tea ceremony culture, the owner visited Kyoto many times, visited tea ceremony teachers, and also lived in Japan for more than a year to study tea ceremony. The tea room is full of Kyoto atmosphere from decoration to furniture. The high shelves on both sides of the cashier cabinet showcase the tea ceremony crafts, tea leaves and the store owner’s collection introduced from Japan. Tea ceremony cultural courses and experience activities are held here from time to time, and a series of high-quality matcha desserts, no wonder it became popular in the district in an instant.

Tea room staff wear traditional Japanese kimono to welcome guests, and on weekdays they will demonstrate authentic tea-making methods for guests. The tea you made should not be kept for too long, as it will change when cool, and guests can also experience the fun of making tea yourself. The tea room is decorated in Japanese style, with independent tatami rooms.

Address: No. 165 Shida Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

Opening hours: 12:30pm-9:30pm, the first week of each month is closed on Mondays of each month

Transportation: MRT station Exit 5 Exit 5 of the Taiwan Power Building Station

2. Popular Lightning Puff~8%ICE Sweet‧Salty Dim Sum House~

Jinhua Street has new food stores every season, many of which are dessert shops, but they are also high-quality taste enjoyment, but the price is much more affordable than the restaurants in the East District. It seems like the 8% ice sweet and salty snack house opened last year. It is the sister store of 8% ice cream shop on Yongkang Street. The brand is made of ice cream to make desserts, which is also very popular. It provides more than ten cakes, signature puffs and salted batches every day. Each one is NT100/about RMB 20. The price of the set meal is a special drink of NT150/about RMB 30. It is worth the meal!

Address: No. 251-2 Jinhua Street, Da'an District, Taipei City

Business hours: Monday to Thursday, Sunday 12nn-9pm; Friday and Saturday 12nn-10pm

Transportation: Exit 5 of MRT East Gate Station for about 7 minutes walk

3. Japanese and French Taiwanese local dishes~Lepu Town~

Want to be nostalgic and eat in style, you might as well go to Lepu Town, which is converted from an old house to taste local dishes. Lepu Town opened in late 2014 and was built by the Taipei Cultural Bureau and the local cultural team to restore the Japanese-style official houses during the Japanese reign into a simple and elegant dining room. The restaurant offers mixed Japanese and French Taiwanese local dishes. Among them, Taiwanese native chickens and tofu made of Miaoli spring water are the most famous. There are limited dishes every season. Although the portions are not large, they are based on the appearance and careful production. The lunch set price is NT780/about RMB 158, and the dinner is NT1,500/about RMB 305. You need to make an appointment by phone two or three days in advance.

Address: No. 67, Section 2, Hangzhou South Road, Da'an District, Taipei City,

Business hours: 11:30am-10pm

Transportation: MRT Guting Station Exit 6 for about 6 minutes

Website: www.leputing.com.tw

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