Ta Guo Cangpin Cafe — Restaurant in Da'an District

Even though I am atheist, I 've read entire Holy Bible(in French, English & Chinese translations), a little bit Koran (in Chinese translation) , many Buddhist sutras in Chniese translation - such as " The Heart Sutra", “ The Altra-Sutra", "The Diamond Sutra", "Avatamsaka Sutra", “ The Medecine Buddha Sutra", "Amitabha sutra" & ”The Great Compassion Mantra"...etc. - and famous books on Tibetan Buddhism and Dalai Lama - " The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying" & "Hapiness". I learned much about history, geography, religion and culture of Tibet from textbooks of my secondary and high school in Taipei. The destiny of Tibetan people is really tragic. They need our compassion.The day before yesterday my good friend of Taipei First Girls' High School invited me to "TAKUO Cafe" - a Tibetan restaurant in famous YongKong Street. I ate finally two most well-known traditionnal Tibetan daily food : hot " Butter Milk Tea" & " Roasted qingke barley flour"(Zan Ba). The taste of "Zan ba" is unique and good for me. The splendid and beautiful interior decoration of TAKUO Cafe (the Tibetan word " takuo" means "surrounding") is a mixture of cultures of Kingdom of Bhutan , Nepal and Tibet. I will come back here with my friend to eat 3 other delicious dishes of Yunnan...

DO NOT SPEND YOUR MONEY HERE!!!

I recently visited this café, and I was deeply disappointed and angered to discover that it is run by Han Chinese owners who are pretending to be Tibetan. Both owners tried to mislead us by insisting that the other owner’s mother is Tibetan, despite telling us individually that neither of them is Tibetan. As a Tibetan person, I find their audacity particularly offensive.

Han Chinese exploiting Tibetan identity and commodifying our culture for monetary gain is not uncommon. This arrogant behaviour contributes to the ongoing colonial erasure of Tibetan identity and culture by Han hands.

For those who value authenticity and respect for Indigenous cultures, I recommend visiting Tibet Kitchen, just a 20-minute walk away. It is a Tibetan-owned and -run establishment where you can enjoy Tibetan food served with respect and integrity. Let’s support businesses that honor and uplift marginalized cultures, rather than exploit...

This was my introduction to Tibetan cuisine. The owner has explored Tibet extensively for many years, and the lady owner, who grew up with authentic Tibetan practices, showcases her skills here. They’ve taught me to appreciate the intricacies and beauty of Tibetan food preparation, knife skills, and flavors.

✨The "Hongsanduo" dish is not only incredibly delicious but also beautifully presented, with fresh chili peppers and premium olive oil that make it impossible for me to stay away from this place!

✨The wonderfully tasty, not overly sweet, and refreshing "Bhutan Milk Tea" is aromatic and helps cool down the heat. I highly recommend newcomers give it a try!

‼️The owners deeply share Tibetan culture and the stories behind their dishes, and I believe polite customers will experience the beauty and warmth of...