in DaAn district is a very lively quarter of central Taipei. The area around Zhongxiao Dunhua station has many small bustling backstreet that beg to be explored . There is a good mix of residential buildings and office's making DaAn lifely at any time. view area in google maps
Zhongxiao Dunhua subway station is linked underground by a shopping passage called "East Metro Hall" to Zhongxiao Fuxing station. Just a 10 minute walk.
Other Stations in the area:
the store
Lifestyle store with focus on books.
The bookstore and cafe are open 24h ! The bookstore carries a large collection of English language books. The Mall also has a lot of design shop in shops.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 6
The Eslite is a view minutes walk along Dunhua south road. Follow in the direction you left exit 6, (south). Cross the road at the traffic lights and you arrived.
location
- no.245, Section 1, Dun Hua South Road, DaAn.
- www.eslite.com
In store :
books:personal care:
food:
coffee:
music:
Eslite bookstore - 2F
Yuan soap shop - B2 www.yuansoap.com
foodcourt - B2
Eslite cafe - 2F
Eslite music - B3
the bistro
VVG (Very Very Good) this bistro is hidden behind lots of greenery that profide comfertable shade on its terrasse. Take time to visit this bistro
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Keep walking along the road in the same direction you left exit 8. Turn right before "Eushima coffee lounge" and turn left before "Sisley". Keep walking till you have past the "Family Mart". About 8 minutes walk. You will find VVG in Alley 40.
location
- no.20, Alley 40, Lane 181, Zhongxiao E Rd, Sec 4, DaAn.
- +886-2-8773 3533 (resv. recom.)
- mo-fri: 12.00-23.00
sa-su: 11.00-23.00
the restaurant
VVG Table has a vintage decor with old wooden western style furnitures. Weekend brunch is highly recommended but make reservations.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Keep walking along the road in the same direction you left exit 8. Turn right before "Eushima coffee lounge" and turn left before "Sisley". Keep walking till you have past the "Family Mart". About 8 minutes walk. You will find VVG in Alley 40.
location
- no.14, Alley 40, Lane 181 sec 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, DaAn.
台北市忠孝東路四段181巷40弄14號 - +886-2-2751-1144
(resv. recom.) - mo-fri: 11.30-21.30
sa-su brunch: 11.00-16.00
the store
VVG Something has a selection of european vintage furnitures and other items such as books and wooden toys for sale. Small shop great for browsing and have quick coffee.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Keep walking along the road in the same direction you left exit 8. Turn right before "Eushima coffee lounge" and turn left before "Sisley". Keep walking till you have past the "Family Mart". About 8 minutes walk. You will find VVG in Alley 40.
location
- no.13, Alley 40, Ln 181, Zhongxiao East Road Sec 4, DaAn.
- +886-2-2773-1358
- mo-fri: 11.30-21.30
sa-su brunch: 11.00-16.00
the store / bar
A fashion shop with creations of Japanese designer Jun Takahashi, combined with a noodle bar. Worth a visit for its concept. Noodles are made by DinTaiFung, Taipei's world-famous noodle and dumpling chain.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Keep walking along the road in the same direction you left exit 8. Turn right before "Eushima coffee lounge" and turn left before "Sisley". Keep walking untill you have past the "Family Mart". About 8 minutes walk. TaipeiUC is in Alley 40.
location
- no.40, Ln 181, Zhongxiao E Road Section 4, DaAn.
台北市忠孝東路四段181巷40號 - +886-2-2775-3670
- 11.30-21.30
- www.msyaming.com
the store
Originally from Kobe ,Japan. The company is known mostly for its UCC products. This is its first lounge opened in Taipei and has very decent coffee. They also offer sandwich sets.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Keep walking along the road in the same direction of exit 8.
location
- no.199, Section 1, Dun Hua South Road, DaAn.
- +886-2-2711-7573
- mo-sa: 07.00-23.00
su: 08.00-23.00 - www.ueshima-coffee.com.tw
the store
All the Lomo camera's you ever want with cafe and activety room.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Keep walking along the road in the same direction of exit 8. Turn right at the intersection with traffic lights follow lane 187 and it will be on your left hand.
location
- no.35, lane 187, section 1, Dunhua south street, DaAn.
- +886-2-2773-6111
- mo-fri: 14.00-22.00
sa-su: 12.00-22.00 - www.lomography.tw
the store
Mingyao opened its doors end of 2011 and was an instant success. uni qlo occupies the first 3 floors. Many stores with Japanese roots opened here such as Ueshima coffee lounge / Tailung Hands (Tokyu Hands Taiwan Branch).
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 3
Mingyao is right in front of exit 3.
location
- No.200, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao East Road, DaAn.
- +886-2-2777-1266
- mo-fri: 11.00-21.30
sa-su: 11.00-22.00
B1: 08.00-21.30 - http://www.mingyao.com.tw
In store :
gadgets:coffee:
Hands Tailung creative life store - 4F (sub of Tokyu Hands)
Ueshima coffee lounge - 2B
the restaurant
Popular Korean restaurant chain. Reservation is recommended or expect to wait before seated.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 6
Keep walking along the road in the same direction of exit 6. Turn left at lane 233 and it will be at the corner in front of you.
location
- no.9, lane 233, section 1, Dunhua south street, DaAn.
- +886-2-2781-1119
- mo-fri: 11.30-14.30::
17.30-22.30
sa-su: 11.30-16.00::
17.30-22.30 - www.dubuhouse.com.tw
the cafe
Nice cafe with outdoor terrase and freshly decorated interior. Serves lunches and diners with all kinds of drinks. Free WiFi
access
ZhongXiao East Metro Hall Exit 10
Keep walking along the road in the same direction of exit 10. Turn right in front of the SOGO building and left into the first lane. Elephant is on your right hand side.
location
- no.1, Lane 238, Dun Hua S. Road, Sec. 1, DaAn.
- +886-2-8771-8370
- mo-fri: 11.00-23.00
sa-su: 09.00-23.00 - www.facebook.com/elephant.cafe
the store
Concept store of the Bape brand. Interesting for the interior design.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 6
Keep walking along the road in the same direction of exit 6. Turn left at lane 233 and it will be on front of you.
location
- No. 99 Section 4, Ren-Ai Road, DaAn.
- +886-2-8771-8380
- mo-su: 12.00-21.00
- http://www.bape.com
the shop
Japanese magazines,manga and anime chain store. Find your casa brutus back issues here.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Keep walking along the road in the direction you left exit 8. Turn left and cross the street at the traffic lights. Keep walking, second street on the left. Approximately 15 - 20 minutes walk.
location
- intersection;
Lane 190, Section 1, Dun Hua South Road, DaAn.
&
Lane 77, Section 4, ZhongXiao East Road
the restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant for a quick diner. Choose your dish and pay upfront at the entrance.
access
ZhongXiao MRT station Exit 8
Take exit 8 and keep walking along the road in the same direction you exited . Turn left and cross the street at the traffic lights. Keep walking and it will be on your right handside. Approximately 10 minutes walk.
location
- Lane 190, Section 1, Dun Hua South Road, DaAn.
- +886-2-2751-5578
- 11.00 - 23.00
