By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team, compiled and reported
The popular Hawaiian pancake shop “Moena Cafe” has taken Tokyo by storm, attracting long queues daily and drawing many Taiwanese tourists who specifically come to try it. It has even been praised by Japanese media as Hawaii’s top pancake shop. Now, its first Taiwan branch opened on July 20 in Taipei’s East District, with many already eager to taste its authentic Hawaiian cuisine.
Moena Cafe’s signature Happy Strawberry Whipped Cream Pancake features strawberry whipped cream and crushed pistachios for a delightful texture. (Photo credit / Moena Cafe)
Moena Cafe’s first Taiwan branch opened on July 20 in Taipei’s East District. (Photo credit / Moena Cafe)
The dining space inside the shop is quite cozy. (Photo credit / Moena Cafe)
The popular Banana Whipped Cream Pancake, with its spiraled special whipped cream, is also nicknamed the “Vortex Pancake.” (Photo credit / Moena Cafe)
Since 2014, Moena Cafe has been ranked No.1 in the Honolulu Magazine readers’ poll for best brunch in Hawaii for three consecutive years. Its signature “Happy Strawberry Whipped Cream Pancake” features a thick layer of fresh strawberry whipped cream spread over a freshly made pancake, topped with roasted crushed pistachios. Its soft and fluffy texture has won over many taste buds. Another popular dish is the “Banana Whipped Cream Pancake,” which is also dubbed the “Vortex Pancake” due to its spiraled special whipped cream.
Loco Moco combines rice, specially prepared braised pork, and Japanese-style meat sauce, making it a classic Hawaiian home-style dish. (Photo credit / Moena Cafe)
This article is published by HowToTrip. Sharing and reposting are welcome — please credit the source.
Article URL: https://www.howtotrip.net/views-34533