Food joins the mischief—these 5 restaurants launch spooky Halloween treats

Reported by Huang Shiyuan / Taipei

Trick or treat！Give me something good to eat！The most joyful and exciting Halloween is just around the corner, and many kids are gearing up for upcoming costume parties. To match the festive vibe, multiple restaurants have launched fun and quirky Halloween-themed food items, including mummy and skeleton-shaped desserts, adding even more atmosphere to the spooky season.


▲ Regent Taipei Halloween desserts. (Photo / Provided by Regent Taipei)

Regent Taipei
The dessert kitchen at Regent Taipei has also held a “Halloween Dessert Party.” Japanese pastry chef Kawakami Hidekazu has dressed up six sweet treats—soufflés, apple pies, and chocolate cakes have transformed into jack-o’-lanterns, mummies, and ghostly bats. From October 16 to 31, these treats will be available for sale at the Regent Gift Shop on the hotel’s first floor, starting at NT$160 each. Join the fun and experience the surprising and playful Halloween spirit through your taste buds.


▲ Moment Cafe & Bakery at Taipei Marriott’s Halloween desserts (Photo / Provided by Taipei Marriott)

Taipei Marriott
From October 16 to October 31, Taipei Marriott’s Moment Cafe & Bakery is launching four Halloween-themed pastries: “Adorable Mummy,” “Skeleton’s Resting Place,” “Skeleton Gentleman,” and “Bloodthirsty Black Widow.” Each is priced at NT$220. Pair any pastry with a NT$220 coffee beverage to enjoy a combo deal at NT$400 with an additional 10% off. Meanwhile, the Cocoon Poolside Bar is also offering two Halloween special cocktails: “Devil’s Deal” and “Sweet Trick or Treat,” priced at NT$350+10% and NT$320+10% respectively.


▲ Taipei Marriott—surprise buffet items “Finger Cookies,” “Pumpkin Tower,” “Pumpkin Roll,” “Elf Cupcakes,” and “Meringue Elves.” (Photo / Provided by Taipei Marriott)

Taipei Marriott
The terrifying yet delicious offerings at Garden Avenue and Rainbow Seat include “Finger Cookies,” “Pumpkin Tower,” “Pumpkin Roll,” and “Elf Cupcakes.” The “Finger Cookies” are perfect for Halloween pranks, with a scare factor of 100%. At Lixiangyuan, the “Black Lixiang—Squid Ink Pasta” looks mysterious when served—with black noodles and red sauce, making you wonder what ingredients are used. But once you take a bite, you’ll discover the chef’s creativity in using squid ink pasta, tomato sauce, and shrimp to create a dish with striking red and black hues.


▲ Rainforest Restaurant at The Lalu Hotel’s Halloween desserts. (Photo / Provided by The Lalu Hotel)

The Lalu Hotel
From October 28 to October 31, the Rainforest Restaurant will host the 【Halloween Evil Costume Party】 event, featuring exclusive spooky desserts such as “Spider Macarons,” “Pumpkin-Shaped Lollipops,” “Witch Hat Chocolate Mousse,” “Little Ghost Cake,” and “Finger Cookies.” For kids, there’s the “Devil’s Candy Trick or Treat”—children dressed in Halloween costumes who make advance reservations will receive a limited-edition Evil Pumpkin Basket (while supplies last). Additionally, for guests dressed in fun Halloween costumes, there’s the “Devil’s Fashion Super Star” promotion—show off your style and win meal vouchers through popularity votes.


▲ Tino’s Italian Pizza’s Halloween limited menu. (Photo / Provided by Tino’s Italian Pizza)

Tino’s Italian Pizza
Tino’s Italian Pizza will officially launch a variety of spooky and fun Halloween-themed dishes on Friday, October 13 (Black Friday), including “Squid Tomb Baked Rice,” “Worm Invasion,” “Bloody Eyeballs,” and “Mischief Sweet Stars.” To enhance the Halloween ghostly ambiance, Tino’s uses pumpkins and spider webs to create a Halloween-themed dining space, encouraging customers to celebrate bravely with both their eyes and taste buds immersed in the festive spirit.