100% Kawaii Korean style: Banqiao’s new Insta-worthy café features “poolside seating”

▲Recently, a Korean wave has swept Taiwan, and a newly opened café in Banqiao gives the illusion of being in Seoul, South Korea. The drink on the right side of the image is a "Pink Latte." (Photo / Provided by a netizenbe_0425Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

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Recently, a Korean wave has swept Taiwan, and more cafés are being designed with Korean counterparts as benchmarks. "Cafe-Show the Color," which just opened in Banqiao in October, instantly became a new hot spot for IG influencers. Poolside seating, neon light strips, marble elements…, the aesthetically pleasing decor gives the illusion of being instantly transported to Seoul.

▲Cafe-Show the Color instantly became a new hot spot for IG influencers upon opening. (Photo / Provided by a netizenaijoanna2010Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Located near Banqiao Xinpulu Station, "Cafe-Show the Color" is almost identical in style to a certain café in Seoul, South Korea. The most eye-catching poolside seating has become a favorite photo spot for influencers, with the tree and dried flowers in the center of the pool adding a natural touch to the fashionable vibe.

▲The poolside seating has become a favorite photo spot for influencers, with the tree and dried flowers in the center of the pool adding a natural touch to the fashionable vibe. (Photo / Provided by a netizenmm1014_Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

In addition to the tiled poolside seating, the shop features a pink canvas with the slogan "Show your Color, color your life" and "Show the Color" neon decorations, offering a glimpse into the spirit of the shop’s opening. The overall color scheme is dominated by white, pink, and gray, elevated with teal, rose gold metal, and marble to enhance the texture—every corner is Instagrammable.

▲The shop mainly serves sweet and savory brunches, burgers, grilled toast, and omelet wraps, with prices ranging from 60 to 250 NT$, not as unaffordable as one might imagine. (Photo / Provided by a netizenyy777777725Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

For food, the shop mainly serves sweet and savory brunches, burgers, grilled toast, and omelet wraps, with prices ranging from 60 to 250 NT$. Not as unaffordable as one might imagine. Among them, the must-order "Pink Latte" is almost ordered by every table—the shop mixes 70% strawberry milk with 30% espresso, then tops it with strawberry whipped cream. The gradient color scheme completely melts hearts. Reviewers who have tried it say it’s not as sweet as expected, with a slight bitterness instead.

▲Cafe-Show the Color is a new hot spot for IG check-ins among netizens recently. (Photo / Provided by a netizenanan._0526Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Cafe-Show the Color
Address: No. 12, Lane 3, Alley 270, Section 1, Wenhua Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: 08:00–17:00
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