Aranzi is coming to Tainan this summer!* In addition to selling coffee, they also offer homestay services.

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The Japanese brand Aranzi has been hugely popular in northern Taiwan, and this summer they’ve opened a store in Tainan~~~ What’s special is that besides the café, the Tainan branch also provides homestay services. But let me be clear upfront—this post won’t cover the accommodation, just my dining experience~ Because the lodging is honestly quite pricey, I didn’t get to try it, but I’ll introduce the relevant accommodation details later.

Aranzi Apartments chose Shennong Street as its location, and even before its opening, it had sparked heated discussions online. What caught Boge’s attention at first was its signboard—the eye-catching design stood out awkwardly against the old street’s aesthetic. But on the opening day, the shop had moved the signboard inside.

The interior space is quite deep, about the depth of three connected houses. On the opening day, it attracted a huge crowd, making the place very crowded and a bit stuffy while dining. As soon as you walk in, you reach the first dining area, where the counter is also located.

At first, my friend and I didn’t look closely and thought this was their open kitchen—we occasionally caught whiffs of grease. But walking further back, we realized the actual kitchen is in the rear section.

Going further back, there’s another section. The hallway walls are adorned with illustrations of the Aranzi family and friends, while the other side houses the kitchen.

Then, even further back, is the second dining area. Compared to the front, this rear dining space is more spacious and less crowded.

The sink design is quite creative—it’s one of the elements in the store that complements the atmosphere of Shennong Street.

Kappa’s Special Fried Wild Mushroom French Toast – Single Order $100

When this dish arrived, it looked a bit sparse. The French toast was soft and tender, but it lacked the aromatic fusion of egg and bread.

Later on, my friend spotted something—why were there black marks on the toast?! At first, we thought it was an issue with the toast itself, but after cutting another piece, and another, the same black marks appeared on the cut surfaces. After some investigation, it seemed to be a problem with the utensils. We asked the staff, who weren’t entirely sure what caused it. They were kind enough to offer us another dish for free, but the utensil issue remained unresolved.

Cat’s Black Olive Tuna Sandwich – Single Order $150 / Upgrade to Set +$130 Their sandwich doesn’t use the thin bread you’d find elsewhere but rather a thicker, old-school flatbread, stuffed with tuna and black olives. Though the tuna had mayonnaise, pairing it with black olives made the flavor refreshingly light.

The upgrade set includes a $100 drink and appetizer: ice cream. There were many flavors to choose from, and we went with vanilla that day.

Panda House Latte

Bunny Sister Fruit Cake

The store also sells a variety of Aranzi family merchandise.

Overall, after dining here, I felt that Aranzi already has strong brand recognition and visibility. But Tainan has so many delicious snacks and local specialties—Aranzi’s charm lies more in its brand than the taste of the food. Choosing Tainan as a location could benefit from more local integration and alignment with regional customs, which might be a better long-term strategy.

Also, regarding the homestay, weekdays cost $5,800 per room, and weekends $6,800. Personally, I feel that’s a bit high for the Tainan area, but that’s just my subjective opinion. Interested friends can check out their official fan page for detailed accommodation info.

【Tainan Aranzi Apartments】
Address: No. 72, Shennong Street, West Central District, Tainan City
Phone: 06-2219836
Business Hours: Sunday & Weekdays 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fan Page:Aranzi Aronzo Aranzi Aronzo Taiwan

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