9 ultra-creative "rainbow-themed" edible delights that brighten your whole day

▲Rainbow cake. (Photo / Reposted from Melbourne Press Cafe)

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When a rainbow appears, it means the clouds have cleared away. Colorful rainbow-themed foods can instantly lift your mood for the entire day, offering not just visual pleasure but also a taste experience that feels like devouring a rainbow. Choices include cakes, ice cream, dumplings, and red bean pastries—take your pick.

1. Melbourne Press Cafe
Run by a Singaporean woman who came to Taiwan alone to open this cafe, Melbourne Press Cafe features a minimalist industrial-style interior. Their rainbow cake isn't just a hit with women—it even makes men swoon with their inner child. You might ask, “Is this just a cake full of food coloring?” The owners are upfront about it: yes, but with minimal dye and no preservatives. The dyes are imported from Singapore, where food safety standards are very strict. After testing and reviewing certifications, the owners felt confident using them.

Address: No. 67, Chongqing Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-2959-5936
Business Hours: Monday–Sunday, 10:00–22:00
Facebook Page:Melbourne Press Cafe

▲Colorful red bean pastry by Dou Chef Zi. (Photo / Reposted from Dou Chef Zi Red Bean Pastry Fanpage)Dou Chef Zi Red Bean Pastry Fanpage）

2. Dou Chef Zi
Dou Chef Zi’s red bean pastries come in black, red, green, yellow, and brown, with fillings that mix red beans, sesame, soy milk, butter, and taro. Not only are they vibrant in color, but the unique flavors also draw crowds willing to wait in line.

Address: No. 485, Section 2, Zhongxing Road, Wandan Township, Pingtung City
Phone: 08-777-6437
Business Hours: Monday–Friday, 14:00–18:00; weekends, 10:00–18:00 (closed on Thursdays)
Facebook Page:Dou Chef Zi Red Bean Pastry Exclusive

▲Colorful dumplings. (Photo / Reporter Liu Zhihang)

3. Ding Wei Zhi Jiao (Top Flavor Dumpling House)
The plump, juicy dumpling fillings are made with fresh black pork from the same day, with a meat-to-fat ratio leaning more toward meat. They use vegetables certified by the Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) program, hand-mixed and carefully selected daily—nearly 100 pounds of ingredients—to create unique colorful dumplings. Options include the black “Ink Jade Jadeite Scallop,” packed with whole scallops, and the red “Taste of the Sea Black Pork,” filled with monkfish and squid for an oceanic burst of flavor... with over ten varieties in total, it's a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Address: No. 70, Guangming Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-8973-2000
Business Hours: 10:00–21:00 (sells out until closing)

▲Colorful soy milk with beetroot, purple sweet potato, and carrots. (Photo / Reporter Lai Hongyi)

4. Mini Bean Mini Bean
The colorful fruit and vegetable soy milk is Mini Bean’s signature drink. This vibrant soy milk is blended with different fruits and vegetables, offering not only the natural flavors of the produce but also a wealth of nutrients. It’s a refreshing, high-fiber and nutritious beverage.

Address: No. 16, Lane 4, Alley 251, Section 3, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2752-9711
Business Hours: 08:00–20:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
Facebook Page:Mini Bean Taipei Zhongxiao Branch
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▲Colorful Xiao Long Bao. (Photo / Reporter Huang Shiyuan)

5. Lotte Legend Taiwan
Aside from the original flavor, the eight-color Xiao Long Bao also comes in ginseng, foie gras, black truffle, cheese, crab roe, garlic, and spicy varieties. Lotte Legend states that the dough colors are all made by blending vegetables, squid ink, red rice, or goji berries — with no artificial coloring or chemical additives.

Address: 4F, No. 68, Section 5, Zhongxiao East Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City (inside Breeze Xinyi)
Phone: 02-2722-6545
Business Hours: Monday to Thursday 11:00–21:30; Friday to Sunday 10:30–22:00
Facebook Page:Lotte Legend Taiwan

▲Marshmallow Ice. (Photo / Reposted fromGLAM)

6.GLAM AIR
Coming from South Korea, GLAM AIR lets you enjoy marshmallow ice without flying to Korea. The staff use a marshmallow machine to create various flavored marshmallows, shape them, stack them into three layers, and then place dry ice at the bottom. The ice cream underneath the marshmallows is rich and creamy, topped with popping candy. The freshly made marshmallow ice looks like a piece of art — almost too beautiful to eat.

Taipei Xinyi Xin Tian Di Flagship Store
Address: A11 B1, No. 11, Songshou Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-8780-2334

Taichung Zhonggang Store
Address: B1, No. 301, Section 3, Taiwan Boulevard, Xitun District, Taichung City
Phone: 04-2254-5171

Business Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00–22:00, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 10:30–22:00
Facebook Page:GLAM AIR　

▲Pearl Ice Cream. (Photo / Reposted fromMini Melts Pearl Ice Cream）

7. Mini Melts Bite-Sized Ice Cream
Originating from the United States, Mini Melts Bite-Sized Ice Cream utilizes patented technology to flash-freeze at ultra-low temperatures. Unlike traditional ice cream made at around -195°F, their product instantly solidifies into creamy pearls with a high milk fat content of up to 6%, resulting in a rich and smooth texture. They have branches across northern, central, and southern Taiwan.

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:00–22:00
Facebook Page:Mini Melts Bite-Sized Ice Cream

Ximending Flagship Store
No. 53, Hanzhong Street, Taipei City

Big City Shopping Mall
4F Food Court, No. 229, Zhongyang Road, Hsinchu City

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Zhonggang Branch
B2 Food Court, No. 301, Section 3, Taiwan Boulevard, West District, Taichung City

Zhongyou Department Store Branch
B2 Food & Beverage Area, A Building, No. 161, Section 3, Sanmin Road, North District, Taichung City

Shin Kong Mitsukoshi Tainan XinTianDi
B2 Food Court, No. 658, Section 1, Ximen Road, West Central District, Tainan City

E-DA Shopping Mall
3F Food Court, Area C, No. 12, Xuecheng Road, Dashu District, Kaohsiung City

▲ Summer Festival. (Photo / Reposted fromWarm Food & Cool Treats)

8. Warm Food & Cool Treats
Warm Food & Cool Treats’ colorful summer festival creation is widely known as Rainbow Ice. It’s made with four flavors of shaved ice—kiwi, passion fruit, blue citrus, and strawberry jam—topped with specially prepared handmade syrup. The result is a refreshing, not overly sweet treat.

Address: No. 48, Minfu 3rd Street, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City
Phone: 03-337-0300
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 12:00–19:00
Facebook Page:Warm Food & Cool Treats

▲ Rainbow Slush. (Photo / Reposted fromRainbow Slush）

9. Rainbow Slush
The drink that the male and female leads enjoy on their date in the Korean drama “Who Are You: School 2015” is now available in Taiwan. This slush features four fruit flavors—strawberry, Sprite, green apple, and passion fruit. You can choose a mixed flavor or select individual slush flavors. Served in a cup, the colors and gradients are stacked to create a rainbow effect.

Address: No. 3, Lane 28, Yingzhuan Rd., Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02-2629-7441
Business Hours: Monday to Sunday, 12:00–21:30
Facebook Page:Rainbow Slush