【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】

After previously eating at "ariel lee 李氏.cafe" and being very impressed, this time I came to try what should be the second store (?), "ariel lee 章邖.cafe."

Located near Zhongxiao Dunhua Station, the nearest exit is Exit 2. The two stores are actually next to each other, it takes about less than 10 seconds to walk. 😂

Renowned for its delicious pasta, this café is exceptionally popular. It opens at 12:30 PM, and we arrived at 12:10 PM, only to find four groups already lined up in front of us. More customers kept coming in afterward. Although there are quite a few seats inside, as soon as it opened at 12:30 PM, it was immediately full. Halfway through our meal, we saw many more customers come in to ask about waiting, and there were as many as 14 groups waiting…

Creamy Pesto Salmon Pasta $300
The flavor is mainly pesto, with the creamy taste somewhat hidden within, occasionally popping up to say hello. Compared to plain pesto, the creaminess seems to make it more enjoyable, and I finished the whole plate without feeling overly full. The most commendable aspect is the generous portion of salmon, packed with protein. Each piece is cut into sizes that can be easily eaten in one or two bites, making it quite easy to eat, and it's still tender, not overcooked.

Zhang An Milk Tea $130
The milk tea isn’t very big, and might seem a bit pricey at first glance. However, for this type of café, it’s actually quite acceptable. I could only reduce the ice, not remove it entirely, but it doesn’t feel overly watered down by ice; the balance between milk and tea is quite good. The creaminess is rich enough, making it a milk tea I enjoy.

Hidden Dessert $190
This hidden dish is actually priced based on the market. That day's offering was blueberry cheesecake, and it was very delicious! The texture of the cheesecake is quite unique and differs from the usual ones. It has a slightly chewy feel, which I personally really like. The blueberry cheesecake itself isn’t too sour, with the sweetness being more pronounced. The blueberry sauce drizzled on top brings out the sourness, and when paired with the tart crust at the bottom, it adds more layers to the texture. Overall, it’s a dessert that deserves a score of 90!