MATA Tofu Pudding — Restaurant in Taipei

I was looking up tofu pudding places to try in Taipei and stumbled upon this one located in Da’an District. I decided to go here since it has 4.5 star rating so I had high expectations but sadly, it’s one of the most regrettable experiences I’ve ever had. The staff at the time (young woman) was not accommodating and kinda rude even. My disappointment worsened when the flavor (probably the most popular one in the menu) that I was planning to get turned out to be unavailable (mind you it wasn’t even an hour yet since the shop opened, photo was taken 2:44 PM and they opened at 2:00 PM lol) So, I ended up ordering this dragonfruit flavor and though it tasted nice but meh, with that small serving, I didn’t think it was worth 100 NTD T.T I even traveled 30 mins for this. I wished I had gone to other tofu pudding places 🤧

To the owner, please assign someone else to mind your shop because the staff clearly...

This petite shop offers a wonderfully cozy retreat for dessert enthusiasts. It's nestled in a charming neighborhood and offers a warm, inviting atmosphere despite its limited seating. We really appreciated the attention to detail and the owner's hospitality, who told us some lovely stories about the shop's history and some of the menu items. The menu itself is varied and the spicy tofu pudding was a delightful surprise. This innovative variety combines the soft, silky texture of traditional tofu pudding with a gentle kick of spice that enhances rather than overwhelms the palate. The tapioca balls are another highlight, perfectly chewy and subtly sweet, providing a delightful contrast to the creamy tofu pudding. We visitied around 8pm on a Friday and found the shop bustling yet managed to snag a spot just in time. A gem in the local...

Lovely tea house! The decor and ambiance is a mix of modernity and tradition, and the service is very friendly too - not stuffy and rigid like other tea houses.

The tea were good and tasty. I do have to say that I’ve had better oolong and pu-erh at elsewhere, but those came at a very hefty price and stuffy service. This place, on the other hand, was fun & very affordable. We ordered plenty for 2: some snacks (the taro cake was very delicious!), 2 pots of oolong, a cold-brew, and it came out to ~$40USD which is a steal (most other places will charge $40/person minimum).

Would go back in...