新濱·駅前 — Restaurant in Kaohsiung

Amazing building and food was not bad, but their staff were very rude and they gave horrific service which was really disappointing. I made reservation through Facebook 4 days in advance for normal weekday lunch at 2:00pm, hoping to avoid crowds. I received their confirmation right away but when we were eventually there on that day at 1:56pm, the staff on duty apparently had no record of our reservation and responded with nasty attitude. While I understood being seriously understaffed might be the root cause of poor attitude behind, it was kind of upsetting for us to be treated rudely because we didn’t do anything wrong except choosing to be their customers… we came from a long way and did research before visiting and had actually been looking forward as it had a story of heritage… their attitude in taking orders and delivering food to the table were rude too. I guess the management team had issues to address, if they actually cared about the quality of service at all. We only saw two staff who were responsible for everything, including reception, taking orders, cashier , making drinks and delivering...

Historical building from the Japanese colonial era, reinvented and renovated while preserving its history. The former bank and hotel have been remodeled with a fusion of Victorian and Japanese elements; the restored bank counter still has decorative elements but has been simplified. The roof of the hotel also mimics Japanese temple architecture.

High quality coffee is served in the former bank while reinvented Japanese food and desserts from the colonial era are served in the former hotel.

A beautiful gift shop boasts local artists and the space is converted into an art space once a year for young artists to...

Fantastic cafe in an old bank building. The coffee and cakes are amazing, the cold brew coffee was even brought out with dry ice.

The whole scene is kind of steam punk with brass pipes and gauges, cogs and levers everywhere. There is a door that resembles a vault that has a strange machine inside. Something out of a steampunk comic.

Quite expensive but an interesting experience. Very popular so would need to book in advance. Has an outside garden as well if you want to sit...