Taichung locals heading north must save this! These 3 hidden Taipei gems, I really don't want to keep them secret anymore 🤫♡

Truffle Pearl Milk × Handmade Vegan Zongzi × Banqiao Station Divine Bread｜Save this now, or it'll disappear when you scroll away!

Conclusion first: These aren't those influencer spots where "it looks great in photos, but after eating all you can say is huh?"

The three places I'm sharing are ones I'd actually save in my phone notes—places I might detour to buy from again on my next trip north.(๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧

Every time I take the high-speed rail north, I get this strange feeling.

Taipei's pace is truly fast.

Everyone walks like their phones are on 2x speed—rushing into MRT stations, rushing across streets, even buying a drink like the world might end any second (lol).

But here's the weird part—

The moment I have a delicious drink in hand, a warm vegan zongzi, or a bag of fresh bread I just bought, I suddenly stop rushing.

Turns out, the best thing about good food isn't just that it's "delicious."

It's that it can make a hurried person suddenly willing to slow down.☁︎

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【Best Truffle Pearl Milk in Taipei】I HERE Dongxiantang 13-year-old drink shop now has a joint group-buy with 7-11!＠Noguchi Xiaobo KOL Yandere Big Sister's Weekly Notes Full Platform｜PChome Online Personal News https://share.google/QF3v0dGBDkI5Llom0

① ☕ I HERE Dongxiantang｜Truffle Pearl Milk

"Truffle + pearl milk tea?"

The first time I heard it, my face was probably like:

Huh??? (⊙▽⊙)

Isn't truffle supposed to be in fancy restaurants?

How did it suddenly start dating pearl milk tea!

But that's exactly what makes it memorable.

✦ Recommended items｜French Truffle Milk Tea, Truffle Pearl Milk, Q Jelly Drink Series

✦ Address｜1F, No. 112, Sec. 2, Guiyang St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City

✦ Phone｜02-2311-5960

✦ Features｜Tea drinks, premium milk tea, special-flavor beverages

✦ Suitable for｜Afternoon tea, northern Taiwan food hunting, adventurous eaters

What I like about this place isn't because it's "expensive" or "over-the-top," but because it dares to reinvent something familiar.

Everyone's had pearl milk before, but truffle pearl milk makes you think, "What on earth did I just drink?"

And sometimes with food, the first sip isn't amazement—it's curiosity.

By the second sip you start thinking:

"Hmm, this might actually be good."

Third sip:

"Boss, one more please."(´,,•ω•,,)

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Shilin MRT Station various vegan zongzi cheap generous filling delicious Huoyue Vegan food stall there＠Noguchi Xiaobo KOL Yandere Big Sister's Weekly Notes Full Platform - PChome Online Personal News https://share.google/TZ8S8JVOQPcxZYcQb

② 🍙 Huoyue Vegan｜Traditional Handmade Vegan Zongzi

If the first spot is about "novelty," the second is what I love—

Human warmth.

Huoyue Vegan isn't some lavishly decorated place where every corner begs for a photo.

It's the kind of corner shop that makes you think:

"Hey, is there something good here?"

✦ Recommended items｜Handmade vegan zongzi, black sesame cake, plant milk, dried goods

✦ Address｜No. 34, Ln. 505, Sec. 5, Zhongshan N. Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City

✦ Phone｜02-8861-3737

✦ Hours｜Tue–Sun 11:00–20:00

✦ Closed｜Monday

✦ Features｜Handmade foods, vegan products, traditional pastries

I especially love these unassuming little shops that turn out to be full of substance.

Because sometimes what people remember isn't fancy tableware, but:

Whether a zongzi was made with heart.

Small but satisfying, easy to take away.

For people heading north for work, photos, or travel, this kind of food is truly practical.

And I'm most afraid of buying too much and not finishing it.

Small portions make me feel:

"Yeah, this works for me."✔︎

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③ 🥖 Hogan Bakery｜Banqiao Global Mall Store

This one is my:

"High-speed rail traveler emergency food station"😂

Especially after a busy day up north, realizing on the way back:

"Wait, did I even eat properly today?"

That's when a bakery becomes your savior.

✦ Store name｜Hogan Bakery・Banqiao Global Mall Store

✦ Address｜B1, No. 7, Sec. 2, Xianmin Blvd., Banqiao Dist., New Taipei City

✦ Phone｜02-8969-4444

✦ Hours｜Daily 07:30–22:00

✦ Access｜Banqiao MRT, high-speed rail, and train transfers convenient

✦ Recommended｜European-style bread, milk toast, bagels, assorted breads

✦ Suitable for｜Breakfast, afternoon tea, travel supplies

【Taipei Banqiao Station】Super highly rated affordable vegan bread too Hogan Bakery＠Noguchi Xiaobo KOL Yandere Big Sister's Weekly Notes Full Platform｜PChome Online Personal News https://share.google/M20ApgRmxuWA0o4Kc

I love having a bakery near the station.

Because it's not just about "eating," it seamlessly fits into the journey.

Grab one for breakfast in the morning.

Another with coffee in the afternoon.

Before heading back to Taichung, buy another bag:

"This is tomorrow's breakfast."

Then—

Before the high-speed rail even reaches Taichung.

I've already eaten one.

(´；ω；｀)

Okay, let's be honest.

Maybe two.

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☁︎ Why did I put these three together?

Because they represent three different kinds of travel happiness.

☕ Dongxiantang: For those who love trying new things

→ Unique, conversation-starting, great for photos and sharing.

🍙 Huoyue Vegan: For those who love traditional flavors

→ Simple, convenient, full of everyday charm.

🥖 Hogan Bakery: For those rushing to catch a train

→ Convenient location, easy to grab and go.

So this isn't some "Taipei food ranking."

I'd rather call it:

"Xiaobo Northbound Life Supply Map"✦

Because truly good food doesn't have to rank first.

As long as it shows up when you're hungry, makes you happy when you're tired, and gives a little comfort when you're rushing—it's a good place.

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📌 Remember to save!

Taipei food recommendations｜Taipei vegan｜Banqiao food｜High-speed rail food｜Hidden Taipei gems

Save this post before your next trip north.

Or after scrolling past you'll be like:

"What was that place called again?"

"Where was the address?"

"I swear I saw it before…"

Then frantically search your saved posts.

Don't ask me how I know.

I'm the person who saved 999 posts and can't find a single one when I actually need it.(╥﹏╥)

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♡ Xiaobo Life Lab

Life doesn't always need to chase luxury.

Sometimes a special milk tea, a simple vegan zongzi, or a bag of fresh bread is enough to add a little anticipation to an ordinary day.

Food isn't proof of how fancy your life is—it's a reminder that you still have the ability to enjoy today.

So what if you're from Taichung heading north?

Taipei is fast, but I can eat slowly.

Taipei is busy, but I can walk slowly.

I don't need to become a Taipei person—I just want to bring my own rhythm and see what Taipei has to offer.♡

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#TaipeiFood #TaipeiVegan #BanqiaoFood #HighSpeedRailFood #TaipeiFoodRecommendation

"When the mind follows circumstances, it's worry; when circumstances follow the mind, it's wisdom."

There's no need to rush to match someone else's speed;

Walk your own path, eat your own meals, see your own scenery—the place where your heart feels at peace is the best journey. ☁︎

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