This is the 2nd last day of our trip which is pretty much a shopping day to grab whatever we want before we depart tomorrow. I shall just blog about the 2 meals (tea and dinner) we had on that day since we were busy shopping there isn't any photos taken for our shopping spree.
This is a much talk about theme restaurant in Taipei where most will visit, during my 2 hours stay there there were at least 2 tables who are Singaporeans. Yes, its the Hello Kitty Cafe. To get there take a MRT to Zhong Xiao Fu Xin (忠孝复兴) Station exit from exit 3 walk towards Da An road yi dian(大安路一段) turn right and walk straight all the way until you see the cafe on your right.
Note the minimum spending per person to dine there, but with the price they sale their cakes at its not difficult to hit the minimum spending.
Some deco at the entrance. We were brought to the 2nd level.
This is the 2nd level. I find that the 1st level have more classy feel compared to the 2nd level, just there at level 1 there will be alot of people walking past and standing around while waiting for a table.
Everything here is very 'Hello Kitty', I didn't take much photos as I am not a fan, just looking forward to my food.
This is the Hello Kitty Egg Pudding which comes which each cake set ordered.
I like everything chocolate so here's my chocolate cookie smoothie (not part of the set) - TWD 230.
Kitty Golden Chocolate Cake Set - TWD 380, it is a very thick chocolaty tart which I like. However the 'macaroon' at the side is not a macaroon its just made to look like one (either that or the chef totally use the wrong recipe).
A close up of the golden kitty, it just a chocolate kitty.
Strawberry bubble milk tea - TWD 230.
The Kitty Orea Cheese Pie - TWD 300. Its like a cheese pie sandwiched with Orea, find it so-so only.
Its really just to immerse in the hello kitty theme here (not for me though), the food is just average.
For dinner we went to dian shui lou (點水楼), this is another famous joint in Taiwan selling Xiao Long Bao (小笼包) similar to Ding Tai Feng (鼎泰丰).
We went to the branch at Sogo Fuxing Store, it is located very near to the Zhong Xiao Fuxing station. The thing we didn't like about this store is that they also sell the smelly beancurd (臭豆腐) but you can request to seat further from the kitchen and it shouldn't be much of a problem. The xiao long bao here is also highly rated.
I find the taste and texture of the xiao long bao (TWD 170 for 5 pieces) to be comparable to that of Ding Tai Feng and couldn't really say who is the winner, again it isn't so good that I will keep craving for it (have yet to find that xiao long bao).
We will always order liu sha bao(流沙包 - TWD 135 for 3 pieces) at chinese restaurant if they are available and its no exception here. The texture of the bun is ok and the gravy also flows nicely but the taste of the liu sha doesn't give the oommm feeling, it is a bit blend.
This is the Noodle Soup with Stew Pork Hoofs in rich brown sauce (红烧猪脚面 - TWD 280). The noodles is just of the right texture, crunchy and not too tough. The meat from the pig's trotter is soft and melts in your mouth, proportion of the skin (full of collagen) and meat is just right. Highly recommended.
My usual craving for marinated chicken in chinese wine (绍兴酒醉鸡). The taste is good but the meat is still not tender enough, could be better.
It is the hairy crab (大闸蟹 － TWD1200) season, so how can we not order it. The staff is also very professional in 'dissecting' the hairy crab for our consumption. I still could not appreciate the hairy crab as there is so little meat and I am not a fan of crab roe, guess I am more suitable to eat Sri Lanka crab.
Overall it is a much satisfying dinner, our last one for the trip and back to Singapore the next day.
Location:
Hello Kitty Sweets
台北市大安路一段90號
Tel: 02-2711-1132
點水楼
台北市大安區忠孝東路 3段300號 11樓
Tel: 02-8772-5089
Taipei (Other Parts):
Part 1: Taipei, Taiwan: Taoyuan Airport, Wu Fen Pu and Raohe Night Market (Part 1)
Part 2: Taipei, Taiwan: Ding Tai Feng, Ximending, Barbie Cafe, Shilin (Part 2)
Part 3: Taipei, Taiwan: Hot Spring, Bei Tou, Dan Shui, Yu Ren Ma Tou, Aranzi Cafe, Wu Lao Guo (Part 3)
Part 5: Taipei, Taiwan: Hello Kitty Gate, Silver Kris Lounge (Finale)
