Nola Kitchen圖比咖啡
I Recommend ☆☆☆☆
Taipei cafe offering: Breakfast / Brunch / Sandwiches / Spaghetti / Hot Pot / Salad / Waffles / Dessert / Fried Appetizers / Coffee, Tea, & Juice / Handmade Coffee
Address:
No. 163, Sec. 2, Nanjing E. Rd., Zhongshan Dist.,Taipei City 104
台北市中山區南京東路二段163號
Phone: (02) 2501-6151
Hours: 7am - 9:30pm Daily
Last Reviewed: 21 August 2013
Nola Kitchen is a Taiwanese Western fusion cafe, being more on the Western side. If you're familiar with Taiwanese businesses, you'll know how much ideas are copied, uniqueness doesn't abound. This is not one of those Taiwanese establishments that's mimicking other cafes. Most of the menu items have a creative touch that sets Nola Kitchen's selections apart from the norm. After having tried the food, it's apparent that the owner is familiar with both Western and Taiwanese cooking. The owner left her high-paying financial sector job in order to pursue her passion in the kitchen along with her two culinary talented sisters. I should also add that unlike a lot of Taiwanese restaurants that spew-out Western style food that is a failure in the eyes, or should I say mouths, of Westerners, Nola Kitchen not only does it correctly, but with a unique Taiwanese flare. Therefore, this cafe would be appreciated even if it was located in a Western country.
Nola Kitchen opens at 7am daily and appears to market themselves mostly as a breakfast/brunch and coffee shop, but I would recommend their food for anytime of the day. Some of the tasty sandwich creations could also be great for lunch or dinner. The sandwiches come with either ciabatta, focaccia, or English toast (basic Western sandwich bread). All sandwiches come with a side of fresh salad with exquisite passion fruit yogurt dressing, fries that are perfectly crispy and seasoned, and a fresh fruit bowl. The big salad bowls with many satisfying ingredient combinations could also be enjoyed anytime. Lastly and most importantly, their spaghetti is outstandingly delicious! Western style al dente spaghetti done to perfection with Asian accents. It's the item that I recommend most from the menu. I don't think I would ever get tired of their spaghetti no matter how many times I partook of it. Tutti means everyone or all in Italian; everyone, Taiwanese and non-Taiwanese, will enjoy this cafe.
Vegetarian options: Egg Yolk Sauteed Mushrooms in Orange Sauce Ciabatta Sandwich, Healthy Mushroom Focaccia Brunch-like Plate, Healthy Mushroom Hot Pot, Dessert, Waffles, Coffee, Tea, and Fresh Juice.
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Address: No. 163, Sec. 2, Nanjing East Rd., Zhongshan Dist.,Taipei City 104 台北市中山區南京東路二段163號 Phone: (02) 2501-6151 Hours: 7am - 9:30pm Daily Chinese & English Menu Average Meal Price: NT$280 Cash Only Free WiFi Takes Reservations |
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