New Taipei Circular Line Opens: Top 10 Food Discounts at E-Bridge You Mustn’t Miss

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The highly anticipated New Taipei Circular Line has opened for public trial rides. Global Mall Banqiao Station and Zhonghe in New Taipei are joining in the celebration, offering a variety of discounts and festive activities. Banqiao Station has teamed up with 30 brands to launch promotions such as buy-one-get-one-free, spending thresholds with rewards, and instant cash discounts. There’s also a vibrant sea of lanterns and a New Year’s Day lucky draw where you can win hotel stay vouchers worth thousands.

In Zhonghe, New Taipei, there are hundreds of exciting events and an exclusive Japanese prize machine for lucky eggs. Shoppers at both locations can also enjoy the “Prosperity Giveaway” promotion—before February 12, swipe your co-branded card and spend a minimum of NT$1,688 in a single transaction on the day to receive a limited-edition NT$168 electronic gift voucher, plus “GMpay Points 4x Bonus Every Day.” Avoid the crowds and traffic jams, experience the Circular Line, and enjoy a fun mini-trip of food, play, and spring outings. It’s expected that the opening of the Circular Line will boost foot traffic by 5%.

While experiencing the Circular Line, be sure to enjoy some great food. Global Mall Banqiao Station is giving away a practical in-store gift—a scented cleaning bag—to all shoppers using an EasyCard from now until January 29, regardless of spending amount. From January 30 to February 2, over four consecutive days, there will be spending threshold gifts: iMall members who spend a minimum of NT$300 in a single transaction on the day will receive a limited-edition egg tart from Tai Cheung Bakery. The mall has also partnered with 30 brands, covering dining, souvenirs, lifestyle and leisure, apparel and accessories, and hands-on experiences, launching a variety of discounts.

“Feng He Ri Li” is offering, from now until March 31, a special deal for diners from Monday to Friday: present a Banqiao Station coupon (available at the service desk) for two people dining together to enjoy one serving of Braised Tiger Palm (valued at NT$320). From January 25 to February 2, they’re also offering a limited-time New Year’s Eve to Lunar New Year’s Day menu set, including the “Prosperity for All – 4-Person 8-Dish Set” (recommended price NT$2,099) and the “Fortune for All Directions – 8-Person 10-Dish Feast” (recommended price NT$5,999), making family reunions extra convenient. “Yi Huan Ramen X Hu Ju Izakaya” is offering one free beer coupon for every two beers purchased before January 31, and diners can also get NT$100 off their bill when spending NT$600 or more with a Banqiao Station coupon.

“Tai Cheung Bakery” is also offering a set of 8 assorted egg tarts, originally priced at NT$300, now available at a limited-time promotional price of NT$270 from now until February 9. There’s also a time-limited spending threshold gift: from January 30 to February 29, dine-in customers who spend NT$200 or more will receive a Singaporean Laksa noodle exchange voucher (valued at NT$198). Hong Kong’s “Chi Kee” is offering a special 4-person meal set, originally priced at NT$2,090, now discounted to NT$1,499 before February 9. Additionally, they’re running a buy-one-get-one-free promotion: from February 10 to 29, choose any main dish and get a free shrimp wonton noodle (valued at NT$168).

In addition, “108 Matcha Tea Lounge” is offering a set of 6 assorted Daiban-yaki, originally priced at NT$300, now discounted to NT$270. “Squid Uncle” is giving away 3 fried chicken wings for every customer who spends NT$300 or more with a Banqiao Station coupon. “Shu He” is giving away one lemon sparkling drink with a coupon. “Su Hang” is offering one serving of sesame glutinous rice ball soup per table for diners with a Banqiao Station coupon, no minimum spend required. Capitalizing on the DIY trend, Global Mall Banqiao Station’s new hands-on shop “Knock Knock Metalworking” is offering a second item at half price for selected designs before January 31, along with a Valentine’s Day-exclusive “French Eternal Metal Little Red Rose” workshop. Book before January 31 and receive a mini rose ornament, while two-person visits also get a discount. “San Lou Research Institute” is offering a special glass garden course from February 8 to 14, originally priced at NT$3,350, now discounted to NT$2,980.

In response to the commuter crowd brought by the opening of the Circular Line, “Cheng Zhen Coffee” is launching breakfast service daily from 7:30 to 10:30 AM starting February 1. Continuing its light food specialty, paired with a pre-designed takeaway window, it offers commuters a convenient and quick breakfast option. There are 5 flavor combinations, including Vegetable Mushroom Cheese, Mushroom Herb Tender Chicken, Mushroom German Sausage, Filet Pork French Light Meal, and Herb Tender Chicken French Light Meal, paired with either premium roasted black coffee or lemon black tea and classic milk tea—all for a flat price of just NT$88.

The mushroom series breakfast features cheese bread wrapped with homemade mushroom white sauce, enclosing German sausage and herb tender chicken, topped with fresh vegetables, and prepared by baking—offering a refreshing yet filling meal. The Filet Pork French Light Meal and Herb Tender Chicken French Light Meal feature soft bread paired with tender filet pork or chicken, drizzled with a refreshing homemade curry sauce, providing a multi-layered taste to recharge your energy.