Sure, owner and world cocktail champion ANGUS ZOU is particular about preserving the ambiance of this decadent homage to the 1920s speakeasy, but he’s also particular about crafting serious artisanal cocktails that are tailored like a...

It all comes from the owner's sharp eye for “WABI-SABI” (which of course you know as the Japanese aesthetic described as beauty that's imperfect and incomplete). We'll call him JIN – because that's his name. Say hello when you're in...

You don't call a coffee shop “All Day Roasting Company” unless you plan to live up to the name. In a city where coffee is culture, this place sets the standard . From hand-drip to steampunk, ADRC offers barista expertise at its finest....

Hip Hop vinyl and coffee sounds like an unusual combination, but this café / record store makes it work. Album art lining the store's shelves and bins color the space, providing a contrast to the industrial, loft-style aesthetic. A...

Legendary chicken soup. We don't need to say more but we will. The showstopper - free range chicken, Hokkaido scallops and Chinese ham boiled for over 20 hours - comes in one size and one size only: massive. G-Woo features other home...

Drip was THE first café to offer cronuts in Taipei and they just can't make them fast enough. No seriously – they had to open a second store in the competitive East District to try and accommodate the flood of customers. And now they are...

Say “god dag” (“hello” in Swedish) to Fika Fika Cafe, a charming ZHONGSHAN DISTRICT café. Surrounded by Yitong Park and bathed in light, it's a nice change of pace for those seeking a hidden oasis in the city.The modern Scandinavian...

Some people like to travel far and wide to find the most beautiful hiking trails in the world. Which is great. But you're more of a '15-minutes from a city epicenter' kind of person…Lace up for The Elephant Mountain Hiking Trail located...

Step one: enter and salivate from the smells.Step two: use the special lockers for whatever bags and random stuff you don't want to succumb to said succulent smells.Step three: sit back and observe how this team of Yakiniku ninjas...

“They told us hip-hop wouldn't work,” are the first remarks from this nightclub's team of owners. Well, they were wrong.Located a stone's throw away from the crowded shopping centers that house the majority of nightlife, this is where...

Right now, you're in one of two camps.You know what Chinese Breakfast is, and you love it.You don't know what Chinese Breakfast is, and you're going to love it.Located in the Huasan Market, this hole in the wall delivers the goods in a...

First, getting a seat at this unique and popular café / hangout can be tough, as it's always packed. But now that that's out of the way, let's focus on the main reason you' re going here: the BAGELS. . . glorious bagels with a distinctly...

Grab a plastic fork and bow down before Jin Feng, the hole-in-the wall that touts super-authentic MINCED PORK RICE in the ZHONGZHENG District to reward your stomach for its long service to you.We can’t stress this enough: this is a no...

If you are vegan (or vegetarian) and anywhere near the XINYI-ANHE MRT Station, Miss Green is the spot. Not only does the food have a conscience, but so does the eco-friendly design featuring reclaimed wood seats and floor-to-ceiling...

Maokong is a quaint area in the southern outskirts of Taipei, widely known for its great scenic views and premium selection of Taiwanese tea. There is a wide variety of tea houses in Maokong to choose from, which serves several kinds of...

Whether you are planning a day at the Zoo or looking to soak in some of the most breathtaking views of Taipei City and Taipei 101 - the MaoKong Gondola always delivers the goods. The unique “crystal cabins” offer glass transparent...

Taipei may be known as the street food capital of the world with gut-busting savory temptations around every corner, but given its proximity to its neighbors to the north, the sushi scene here gives the local cuisine some serious...

It's a typical day in the East District, a popular shopping area among Taiwan's young and fashionable, and as you meander upon the alleys, gazing into the windows of small shops and stores hawking the latest from Korea, handmade canvas...

The owner didn’t want his worried father to know that he had followed his footsteps into the restaurant & hospitality industry.  This sounds like it could be the subplot for a weepy Asian TV drama (insert shot of floppy-haired man-boy...

Chef Andrea Bonaffini is taking the molecular gastronomy game to new heights with his latest dessert shop location in Dazhi. Surrounded by some of the best restaurants in the ZhongShan District , Yellow Lemon is in its own class...

This magical hidden gem has been healing locals from back-pain and boredom for several generations. The all natural hot (and cold) spring built by Taiwanese locals provides a variety of pools to plunge into at all temperatures. Tucked...

If you're looking for beautifully hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind, vintage-inspired bicycles, it makes perfect sense that this cozy shop is committed to fulfilling all of your needs. As much a magnet for single-gear hipsters as it is for...

In the wave of casual fine dining sweeping Asia, Toh A offers French-Taiwanese fusion that packs a nice punch. In addition to the set menu of excellence, the next most intriguing part of the restaurant is surely its interior design....

Bring your best mates to Tua Culture, a warm, yet sophisticated Taiwanese restaurant that elevates the local cuisine beyond the traditional.  “Tua” is Taiwanese for a gathering of loved ones over dinner, and the restaurant more than...