Taiwans top 8 vegan dessert destinations from Ice Monster and Nice Cream in Taipei to Taichun
Founded by popular Taiwanese vegan blogger Bluesomeone, Veganday Cuisine offers hearty vegan meals and delicate vegan desserts. Don’t miss out on the Taro Mont Blanc, a light and creamy cake with a delightful taro flavour.
91 DaZhong South Road, West District, Taichung
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Flourish, Taipei
The pineapple bun has long been a favourite Hong Kong snack, but it’s seemingly impossible to find a vegan version in Asia’s World City. Luckily, Flourish in Taipei has created one that’s egg-free, lard-free and dairy-free. It comes with a thick slice of cold vegan butter with a sprinkle of sugar on top. Take note, Hong Kong.
32, Lane 233, Section 1, Dunhua South Rd, Taipei
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漫歩維根 Vegan Kitchen, Tainan
New to the vegan scene, Vegan Kitchen has a tantalising dessert case filled with home-made vegan treats. A must-try is their tofu brownie which tastes chocolatey but not overly sweet. It’s served warm with walnuts and chocolate chips.
329 Dongfeng Road, North District, Tainan
Ice Monster, Taipei
One of Taiwan’s most famous desserts is shaved ice. Unfortunately, most are made with dairy and are unsuitable for vegans. Luckily, the Da’an branch of chain Ice Monster offers the Unicorn Sensation. This sweet treat is made with shaved ice, lemony syrup, popping candy, vegan cream and comes served with a side of boba.
No 297, Section 4, Zhongxiao East Road, Da’an District, Taipei
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Bagan Hood, Taipei
Making waves across Instagram with its epic vegan entrées and funky drinks, Bagan Hood is the trendiest vegan spot in Taipei at the moment. They do awesome desserts too, like the soft and sugary cinnamon roll topped with vegan ice cream.
11, Alley 46, Lane 553, Sec 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, Xinyi District, Taipei
Wheels of Fortune, Kaohsiung
This street cart sells traditional Taiwanese wheel cakes which are 100 per cent vegan. Their must-try flavours include Lava Chocolate and mochi brown sugar. If you’re lucky, you might be able to sample their seasonal strawberry custard and mango coconut varieties too.
129, Liuhe 2nd Rd, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung
Vegan Taipei
Vegan Taipei specialises in two very important food items: pizza and cake! Their vegan cakes are fluffy and layered with a generous amount of vegan cream, evoking your favourite childhood birthday cake memories. Try their coffee walnut cake, which succeeds in being both sophisticated and delicious.
130 Rui'an Street, Da’an District, Taipei
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Nice Cream, Taipei
The gelato waffle from Nice Cream mimics the bubble egg waffle commonly found in Hong Kong. Choose your gelato from a variety of creamy and funky flavours like dragon passion fruit, oolong tea and pistachio. Everything here is egg-free and dairy-free but does not compromise on the dessert wow factor.
6, Lane 40, Section 4, Zhongxiao E Rd, XinYi District, Taipei
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