HowToTrip's "Zhan" brand debuts its second location—visually stunning hot and cold drinks steal the spotlight

Located in a quiet alley on Shuangcheng Street in the Qingguang shopping district, the second location "Zhan F.M.L Café Flower Lounge Latte" continues the rustic charcoal-grilled and "fire-loving" spirit of "Zhan F-U Kitchen." An imported Pira oven worth NT$800,000 from Spain gives meats and pizzas a smoky charred flavor. Compared to the first location "Zhan F-U Kitchen," which has a rugged, hearty charcoal-grilled meat image, "Zhan F.M.L Café Flower Lounge Latte" offers more diverse light meals and visually stunning hot and cold drinks. The visually stunning cold drinks are especially likely to capture the hearts of many young women—for example, pineapple and watermelon slushies topped with a slice of watermelon ("Old Man Selling Melons & Watermelon") and brightly colored berry smoothies and purple Sicilian sodas. These drinks are expected to become popular on Instagram.


▲Deep-dish pizza—Smoked Squid with Ocean Flavors.

Among the light meals offered here, deep-dish pizza is a relatively rare dish. Originating from Chicago, the generously portioned deep-dish pizza is characterized by its thick crust formed in a deep pan, filled with plenty of cheese and various fillings. The rich cheese and overflowing fillings are simply delightful. "Zhan F.M.L Café Flower Lounge Latte" offers two flavors of deep-dish pizza, each about five centimeters thick. One is the classic "Chicago Bolognese Meat Sauce," where the chef simmers chicken stock with ground beef, tomatoes, and herbs such as rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves for hours to create a rich Italian tomato meat sauce paired with stretchy, gooey cheese. The "Smoked Squid with Ocean Flavors" is filled with white shrimp, asparagus, black olives, onions, and plenty of shredded cheese, then baked in a Spanish Pira oven and drizzled with butterfly pea flower béchamel sauce to give it an ocean-inspired look.

Address: No. 3, Lane 28, Shuangcheng Street, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2593-5085


▲Thin-crust pizza—Emilia Romagna.


▲Open-face sandwich—Ricotta Salami.


▲Grilled pork ribs, flambéed tableside.