Travel back in time and enjoy a vegetarian afternoon tea in a nostalgic atmosphere

Text & photos by /Miss kitb

I really like the area near the Cultural Center Station — there are parks and plenty of unique little shops, and it’s very pleasant to just wander around. While exploring aimlessly, I stumbled upon Huan Shi Cha, whose storefront was already quite eye-catching. It had a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of old times, and the eclectic yet charming layout reflected the shop’s personality. The menu offered both pancakes and noodles, and there were vegetarian options too, so I went there the next day.

Inside the shop, it gets even more interesting — the furniture, decorations, menu, and tableware all seem like they’re from another era. There are also several cabinets filled with vintage toys and old ornaments that are absolutely adorable. Fans of antique items could easily spend half a day admiring them. Further inside the shop, there’s a small study filled with books, along with a wooden guitar and a vinyl record player.

Dining in such an environment is perfect for taking your time and killing a few lazy hours.

I visited during afternoon tea time, so I ordered the Rice Aroma, Condensed Milk, Black Sesame, and Cheese Crepe (NT$150), plus a cup of Huan Shi Cha (NT$90), named after the shop. I’d never imagined combining rice aroma, condensed milk, black sesame, and cheese before, and I thought crepe meant French-style thin pancakes — you know, the kind with chocolate hazelnut spread in the middle.

But as it turned out,

it was a very Chinese-style crepe instead.

Between two crispy layers of crepe, there was black sesame and cheese, which you dip in condensed milk. Both the presentation and the taste were surprisingly delightful, and I found it really fun. Turns out, it tastes amazing this way.

Slowly savoring something unexpected — that’s what travel is all about.

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INFO
Huan Shi Cha
Address: No. 33-3, Lane 144, Heping 1st Road, Lingya District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
Phone: +886-0981785928
Business Hours: 11:00 – 22:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
Facebook: Huan Shi Cha

miss kitB
Core member of the “Not My Day Job Association,” also known as a “multifunctional cross-media freelance creator.” Believes boredom is the mother of creativity, and happiness is life’s greatest asset. Eats breakfast every day and travels the Earth daily.
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