Royal Copenhagen Café Opens in Taiwan – A Danish Royal-Style Gastronomic Feast

Written/Compiled & Reported by Zhang Yingying, MOOK Travel Life Network

 

Royal Copenhagen hand-painted fine porcelain, with a 238-year history, is “noble” as it was founded by the Queen Dowager, “noble” as it is exclusively for the royal family, and “noble” as it is a national treasure of Denmark... This seemingly unattainably luxurious Royal Copenhagen hand-painted fine porcelain has, for the first time in Taiwan, set up an approachable café where Taiwanese can enjoy tea and meals using tableware fit for the Danish royal family.

 

In recent years, as Royal Copenhagen has continuously launched a variety of highly practical “home-use” tableware, the range has become more comprehensive and diverse—including the playful yet functional Contrast Thermos series, the vibrant Scroll design series that incorporates classic Royal Copenhagen elements, and even the Palm Family series tailored for Eastern cuisine and dining habits—making Taiwanese consumers increasingly fond of elevating their quality of life by purchasing practical “home-use” tableware. This shift reflects the “Everyday Luxury” lifestyle concept actively promoted by Royal Copenhagen, and the launch of the “Royal Copenhagen Café & Light Bites Complex” is the ultimate embodiment of this concept.

In terms of store design, the tables and chairs of the “Royal Copenhagen Café & Light Bites Complex” are mixed and matched using three different colors and materials, including fabric-covered sofas, as well as circular tables and chairs in black, white, and natural wood tones. Royal Copenhagen’s Creative Director Niels Bastrup aims to present the most authentic Danish lifestyle aesthetics in a relaxed, comfortable, and quality-conscious way. In terms of color scheme, the signature Danish Blue of Royal Copenhagen hand-painted fine porcelain is boldly used on the inner side of the arched doorway, highlighting the brand’s classic characteristics. Paired with an abundance of white, natural wood tones, and the design of glass display windows and open shelving, it exudes a simple, sleek, light-filled Nordic fashion vibe.

The “Royal Copenhagen Café & Light Bites Complex” offers a wide array of flavors to satisfy every gourmet, featuring 28 dishes (including afternoon tea sets) and 24 beverage options. Among them, the “Classic Danish Open-Faced Sandwich,” “Cauliflower with Roasted Salmon and Dill Soup,” and “The Little Mermaid Afternoon Tea” are the most unique and authentic Danish dishes.

Danish cuisine may appear simple, but it places great emphasis on balanced nutrition and sensory enjoyment. Take the “Classic Danish Open-Faced Sandwich,” or “Open Sandwich,” for example—it consists of “Butter and Bread.” However, Danes avoid excessive starch intake while also emphasizing a hearty sense of fullness. Therefore, the single slice of whole wheat/rye bread in the “Classic Danish Open-Faced Sandwich” is not the fluffy, chewy-textured whole wheat/rye bread sold in typical Taiwanese bakeries, but rather the high-density, thick-cut whole wheat/rye bread commonly consumed by Danes in their daily lives. It is paired with refreshing, non-greasy sweet shrimp or melt-in-your-mouth smoked salmon as the main ingredients, transforming what might seem like plain whole wheat/rye bread into a colorful and flavorful dish topped with red and white fish, shrimp, ham, or chicken, accented with fresh green dill leaves. When served on 25–27 cm round plates such as the Plain Scroll or Blue Vibrant Scroll designs, the main components are highlighted for their grandeur and distinctiveness.