Dog lovers, rejoice！A super-cute “Shiba Inu”-themed food roundup—can you bear to eat them?

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Can you bear to eat these adorable Shiba Inus? With their goofy bodies and silly expressions, these cute and quirky Shiba Inus are hugely popular in Taiwan. No matter where you go, you’re bound to have a few friends who are Shiba Inu fans. This year, Shiba Inu-themed snacks are on the rise. 《ETtoday News Cloud》 has specially selected four popular restaurants across northern, central, and southern Taiwan, offering delightful treats like floating Shiba Inu milk tea, Shiba Inu dango, and Shiba Inu rice balls. If you love Shiba Inus, it’s time for a pilgrimage！

▲ The “Minister Fresh Milk Tea” from Mr. Yutian’s Hand Drip Drinks features an adorable Shiba Inu marshmallow. (Photo / fromMr. Yutian’s Hand Drip DrinksFacebook)

Mr. Yutian’s Hand Drip Drinks

Mr. Yutian’s Hand Drip Drinks’ newly launched “Minister Fresh Milk Tea” comes with a Shiba Inu-shaped marshmallow on top of the fresh milk tea. As the marshmallow slowly melts, the cute Shiba Inu gradually sinks into the drink in various adorable poses—as if it’s falling asleep—super cute and therapeutic.

Address: No. 69, Lane 223, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City

▲ Shiba Inu dango with an adorable little butt. (Photo / provided by a netizen)

Xingxing Studio

The ultra-kawaii Xingxing Studio is one of this summer’s most Instagrammable spots. Whether it’s the dreamy pink interior or the giant strawberry sundae that looks like a small mountain, it’s irresistible. The best part? The shop even serves incredibly cute “Shiba Inu soy sauce meatballs”—glutinous rice balls shaped into fluffy, mini Shiba Inus, with seaweed used to create silly expressions. You definitely won’t leave without taking hundreds of photos.

Location: No. 29, Siwei Road, Yangmei District, Taoyuan City
Business Hours: 11:00–18:00 (subject to fan page announcements)

▲ Adorably cute Shiba Inu rice balls. (Photo / IG@eatha.foodieprovided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

Komidachi Hiyori

Located on Yizhong Street, “Komidachi Hiyori” was formerly known as Le Petit Prince Fairy Tale Kitchen. It used to focus on Italian grilled dishes, pasta, curry rice, and Korean hot pot. Now, after renaming and redecorating, it has a more Japanese-style atmosphere. The most popular item on Instagram is the daily limited-edition “Shiba Inu Fried Chicken Rice Ball Set Meal,” priced at NT$220. It includes the main dish, a drink, creamy soup, focaccia bread, and dessert.

Address: No. 143, Yizhong Street, North District, Taichung City
Business Hours: 11:30–22:00
Phone: 04-2225-8328

▲ Even southern Taiwan has Shiba Inu dango. (Photo / IG@yaa_mmprovided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement.)

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If you want to try adorable Shiba Inu dango, it’s not just northern Taiwan that has them. In Tainan, Hanami Uji Matcha Sweet Q offers incredibly cute ones. There’s even a Shiba Inu designed by pastry chefs that looks even more true-to-life and goofier, lounging in a soy sauce “pool” as if it’s completely relaxed. Its silly expression is healing for all foodies.

Address: No. 222, Section 2, Ximen Road, West Central District, Tainan City
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 13:00–21:00 (closed on Thursdays, subject to fan page announcements)