Taiwan #002 - Aranzi Cafe

During my last business trip to Taiwan last month, I chanced upon this cafe in Shinkong Mitsukoshi (Taipei Nanxi), Aranzi Cafe for dessert with my colleague after our dinner at Xin Yeh.

This place is absolutely adorable, filled with lots of Aranzi characters. Like me, you may probably not know who the Aranzi characters are. But once you see them, you will know who they are. They are commonly found on the notebooks/diaries that are selling in Artbox.

 The panda is definitely very familiar to most of us!

Aranzi cafe is very detailed. Even their cakes are in the shapes of the characters.

We ordered the White Rabbit Strawberry Cake (NT$180)
The top of it is made of full fresh cream and the two layers of sponge cakes sandwiching the strawberries.

I ordered a latte and my colleague had a mocha.
And wahhhhh the drinks had the characters too!
Totally adorable. We tried to drink it without ruining the shape.

Arzani Cafe (阿朗基阿龍佐)
12 Nanjing West Road, Zhongshan District,
Taipei City
新光三越南西2館4F
Tel: (02) 25224608

Korea #007 - Twosome+ Studio

The man behind all 2ne1 hit songs like "I am the best", "I don't care", "Fire", etc. - Teddy had opened his own Twosome+ Studio cafe in HongDae. 

During my last recent trip to Korea, I decided to pop by his cafe for tea break.

It's very easy to find this place as it is located on the left side of the entrance of Hongik University.

Once you walk into the cafe, you can see Teddy photos around and his merchandize like t-shirt, mugs, umbrella, USB thumbdrive, etc. for sale

I ordered Bailey Cappuccino and Chocolate eclair. Since it's a franchise of Twosome cafe, the coffee is nicely done and the eclair pastry is soft and the chocolate cream is not too sweet, just right.

I also spotted CL and Dara's signatures!

On the third floor of the cafe, there's art collection done by popular artist, Kwon Mina

Twosome+ Studio
서울특벌시 마포구 서교동 338-48
Mapo-gu Seogyo-dong 338-48
Seoul, South Korea

Korea #006 - CapiCapi LoomLoom

Big fan of Rilakkuma? You will fall in love with this cafe in Sungshin Women University area.

This whole place is just filled with Rilakkuma and Korilakkuma plush toys. You can just hug them while you enjoy your cup of sweet potato latte. Of course, remember to take lots of photos and have fun!

 Sweet Potato Latte can only be found in Korea and not all coffee shops and cafes sell them.

I love it especially during cold weathers. ^^

CapiCapi Loom Loom (카피카피롬롬)
서울 성복구 동선동 2가 136-052
Seongbok-gu Dongseon-dong 2-ga
Seoul, Korea 136-052
Mon - Sun: 10.30am - 10.30pm

Taiwan #001 - Melange Cafe

During my first business trip to Taiwan in last December, I had some free time on a Sunday and decided to go and visit one of the cafes that was highly recommended online.

As I had no idea where the cafe was, I hopped on a cab to get there. As the cafe was located along a small alley, the cab driver told me to alight at the main road and walk in. The cafe is near towards the main road (around 2 mins walk) so it is quite easy to find.

There are 2 outlets on the same street (no. 17 & no. 23). Both cafes were fully packed. Many couples, friends and families came here for tea break. And since I was alone, I was able to easily get a seat but near to the kitchen area.

I brought Rila along with him so my brunch will not be so lonely!

Pacific Moon (愛情果粒茶) - Wanted to be adventurous and tried on this tea. One sip it was kind of sour. But after a few sips, I was gotten used to the taste and like it!

Strawberry Cream Waffle (草莓奶油鬆餅）- The waffles are soft and blend really well with the strawberries and cream. *thumbs up*

Melange Cafe (米朗琪咖啡館)
No. 23, Lane 16, Section 2, Zhongshan North Rd
Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104
台北市中山北路二段16巷23號
Mon - Sun: 7.30am - 10pm
Tel: (02) 2567-3787

Korea #005 - Tosokchon (토수춘)

Tosokchon is a very famous restaurant that sells Ginseng Chicken Soup also known as samgyetang in Seoul. Many tourists and even the late president Roh Moo Hyun frequently patronize this place. Just within walking distance from Gyeongbokgong Place, you can easily find this place and enjoy piping hot and delicious chicken soup.

Samgyetang (15,000won)

 P.S: Try to avoid lunch or dinner crowd otherwise queue is around 30 mins. The staff do speak Chinese so don't fret if you do not know Korean!

Tosokchon (토수춘)
서울 종로구 자하문로5길 5 (체부동)
5, Jahamun-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Mon - Sun: 10am - 10pm
Tel: +82-2-737-7444 

Korea #004 - Handel & Gretel [CLOSED]

This cafe is very well-known by Super Junior fans. Yes, this cafe is opened by the parents of Yesung.

You can easily find this small cafe as it is just on the opposite side of the road of KBS building.

KBS Building

It's really a small and cosy cafe

I went in the morning so no one was there except a cute and young waiter...

I only ordered a Green Tea Latte since I am rushing to my office for a meeting.
Green Tea Latte was just average.

Note that the cafe is not on the side facing the park. It's at the back, near to the carpark entrance of KBS building.

서울시 영등포구
여의도동 17번지 더샵아일랜드파크 102동 121호
Seoul Yeongdeungpo
Yeouido-dong No. 17 The Sharp Island Park
102-dong No. 121

Korea #003 - Thanks Nature Cafe

Have you ever seen a real sheep in a cafe?

Now you can see not one but two at The Nature Cafe in Seoul!

Hiding in the basement of one the buildings in Hongdae, this hidden jem is a place that cannot be missed!

Mehhhhhhh~~~

Touch Me Over Here Touch Over There Touch Touch Aye Aye

Not only you can pat them, you can also request to the owner to feed them.

You need to go to the farm now to see sheep now!

P.S. I heard that the sheep return back to the farm once in a while especially during winter time. But no harm popping over when you are just around the Hongdae area!

마포구 서교동
486 서교푸르지오상가
B121, Seoul, Korea 121-842
Mapo-gu Seogyo-dong
486 Seogyo Prugio Apartment
B121,  Seoul, Korea 121-842
Mon - Sun 11am - 11pm
Tel: +85 2-335-7470