Paul Bakery (Taipei, TAIWAN) ★★★☆☆

I didn't expect it at all - a Paul inside the Mitsukoshi Department Store. This branch is not only a small pastry shop but more of a bistro-style café that serves simple and authentic French comfort food (quiche, salad etc.) in a casual setting.

I have been a die-hard fan of this century-old pâtisserie ever since visiting one in London many years ago. Since then, I was fortunate enough to come across a few of them in different parts of the world, including Paris (of course), Prague, Athens, Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka.



There was a small line-up in front of the café so we decided to get something to go instead.

My personal favorite is Paul's pistachio flavored jumbo macaron. I paid €2.8 for one in Paris this April. Here in Taipei, it cost me almost €5 for one. Wow~

I thought the one in Paris tasted better!

Food Rating: 4.5/10

Price: $$$

Address: Shin Kong Mitsukoshi 2/F, A9, No. 9, Song Shou Road, Taipei, Taiwan

Closest Metro Station: Taipei City Hall

Tel: +886 (0)2 2722 0700

Website: www.paul-international.com/tw

  

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