Newly opened vegetarian restaurant | Must-try cheese toast sandwich and bagel cheese burger dishes

▲ Four types of cheese toast sandwiches (left) and pistachio & avocado bagels (right). (Photo / Provided by Miopane)

Reported by Huang Shiyuan / Taipei

Miopane, a brand under the Italian restaurant MiaCucina, has gained significant online popularity for its gooey cheese-filled bagels. Recently, it opened a new branch at Far Eastern SOGO Zhongxiao Department Store. Unlike its original Italian offerings, the Zhongxiao SOGO branch features exclusively designed American-style brunch and dinner menus. Among the must-try items are the cheese toast sandwich, bagel cheese burger dishes, and American pancakes (American-style hotcakes). The Zhongxiao SOGO Miopane branch offers over 30 main dishes, and when including beverages, the total menu selection exceeds 50 items.

Miopane means "my bread" in Italian. It combines the warmth of handmade bread with a variety of dishes to create a new style of breakfast and brunch bread cuisine. The new American-style brunch includes classic cheese toast sandwiches and bagel cheese burger dishes, as well as generous fresh salads, Italian pasta for dinner, and daily freshly made, highly popular gooey bagels that sell out quickly. Another standout feature of Miopane is that all dishes are meat-free (suitable for lacto-ovo vegetarians), but they are designed to be satisfying even for those who typically eat meat.


▲ Eggs Benedict topped with homemade hollandaise sauce. (Photo / Taken by reporter Huang Shiyuan)


▲ Bacon omelet. (Photo / Taken by reporter Huang Shiyuan)

The cheese toast sandwich is a must-order item at the Miopane Zhongxiao SOGO branch, available in eight flavors. Jessie, the brand’s public relations representative, explained that the cheese toast sandwich is essentially an American-style grilled toast, using bread baked fresh daily, buttered, and grilled to a crispy finish on a hot plate. The fillings consist of various fresh vegetables, fruits, and cheeses. As for the bagel cheese burger dishes, there are five flavors. Jessie noted that compared to the typically harder American bagels, Miopane’s bagels are softer yet still have the right firmness—they are also made in-house. The most recommended option is the pistachio and avocado cheese bagel.

Address: 2F, 45, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City (2F, Zhongxiao Branch, SOGO Taipei)
Phone: 02-8771-9056


▲ Interior of miopane. (Photo / Provided by miopane)