7-Square-Meter Ball Pit – Mr. Tree’s Home: Bringing Pure Joy to Kids

▲ The oversized ball pit is the biggest highlight of Mr. Tree’s Home.

Reported and photographed by Huang Shih-yuan / Taipei

With an area of 7 square meters, a slide, and resembling a small castle, this large ball pit makes every child’s first instinct to jump right in, lighting up their faces with joyful smiles. CEO Hsieh Chieh-kai says this is exactly the kind of happiness Mr. Tree’s Home wants to give to children—simple and pure.

Mr. Tree’s Home is a rare find in Taipei—a standalone, outdoor family-friendly restaurant. As soon as you step through the entrance, you’ll see a big tree. Anson, the store manager of Mr. Tree’s Home, says the restaurant was named after this very tree. Beneath it, they’ve built a small wooden cabin and a slide, creating a playful space for kids.<<<>>>>

▲ The courtyard features the large tree, a treehouse, and a slide.

The standout feature of Mr. Tree’s Home is the oversized ball pit. The plastic balls used inside are imported from abroad, made of soft material so that kids won’t get hurt while playing—and adults can join in too. Anson explains that the balls are cleaned with a ball-washing machine every two weeks and replaced entirely every three months to ensure a safe play environment.

In addition to the ball pit, Mr. Tree’s Home also has a toy area, featuring building blocks and toy trains for boys, play kitchens and pretend food toys for girls, as well as a play zone exclusively for children under 2 years old. Notably, there are also eco-friendly blocks made from materials like matcha and rice, which are non-toxic and safe for kids. Anson adds that the space undergoes minor cleaning after each session and a full clean with disinfection every morning and evening.

▲ The balls in the pit are replaced every three months.


▲ Outdoor sandbox.

For food, the menu is divided into light meals, main dishes (noodles and rice), and kid’s meals. Light options include salads, chicken nuggets, and fries, priced between NT$100–300. Main dishes such as pasta, risotto, and curry rice range from NT$200–400, and upgrading to a set meal (with soup, salad, and drink) costs an additional NT$100. Kid’s meals include Creamy Vegetable Cartoon Noodles (NT$249), Chicken Risotto (NT$249), and Little Energy Baby (NT$220).

Mr. Tree’s Home operates in three time slots: 11:30–14:30, 15:00–17:30, and 18:00–21:00, with the venue cleared and cleaned after each session. Pricing is NT$180 minimum per adult, while kids are charged NT$150 (weekdays) or NT$180 (weekends) as a cleaning fee. Anson notes that reservations are generally required. Additionally, the restaurant occasionally offers free classes—just book dinner that day to participate. Activities include parent-child yoga, bilingual storytelling, and fitness sessions.


▲ The play area features a variety of toys.


▲ Non-toxic building blocks.


▲ Dining environment.

Mr. Tree’s Home
Address: No. 38, Chaozhou Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 3393-3313
Daily reservation info:http://ppt.cc/B0Mg
Business hours: 11:30–14:30; 15:00–17:30; 18:00–21:00
Pricing: NT$180 minimum per adult, NT$150 cleaning fee for kids on weekdays, NT$180 on weekends