Where to Eat out, Western style in Tianmu

(See also "Toasted sandwich shops in Tianmu" "Pizza in Tianmu")

 1. American-style Roast chicken

Texas Rangers Fried Chicken

Zhongshan North Road Section 6 no. 752

111台北市士林區中山北路六段752號

Try the whole roast chicken, together with sides of spicy beans and sweet potato fries. Time it right: they get VERY busy Friday night, weekend lunch and dinner time.  

 

2. Louis Burger

No. 28號, Tianmu E Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111

 

3. Wendels German-style bakery sells a great olive bread, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend their German style restaurant for dine-in. 

Very close to Sogo / Zhisham MRT.

No. 5號, Dexing W Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111

 

3. Sit inside the expat friendly Lutetia (English sopken), next to TES (see photo): enjoy the art on the walls, and the funky scuptures outdoors.

You will likely see some western faces and hear a language similar to yours, while munching on a quiche set, or french pastries. 

No. 751號, Wenlin Rd, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111

 

 

 

  4. For American / English style breakfast/brunch, visit:

JB Diner (in a terrific building, at No. 2, Alley 16, Lane 38, Tianyu St, Shilin District, Taipei City, 111)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alternatively, and with less enthusiasm:

MWD (My Warm Day) and 

Dante both have branches all over.

These two are not a recommendation, but simply a listing ;-) 

 

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Philosophical note: 

Option A adjust your tastes to local food: after an initial study period, life is ten times simpler. Plus your taste-buds expand, and you have stories to tell your grandchildren (durian, stinky tofu etc).

Option B insist on finding western food, meet with bitter disappointments and inflated prices. 

Option C combo of A and B

My personal vote is C, sometimes we all need a bit of comfort, food reminding us of our childhood. Also, while travelling, it's part of the experience to try the local cuisine, even if it takes a little bit of effort and experimentation.