Vol. 2026 · Wk 37 · Wednesday, September 9, 2026 · Taichung 台中 Live · weekly dispatch in progress

Vol. 2026 · Wk 37 The lede · This week

Dida Creamery Shop

Discover Taiwan's homegrown cheese scene at this beloved Taichung creamery, where fresh local milk meets island-wide artisanal ingredients.

By By Ksenia Dubinina Translated by Irene Lin May 1, 2026 7 min read

2026-W37 · This Week

In our pages.

Editorial slots dripped from the current month's print issue. Updates each week.

Rico Padre

Over a quarter-century, Rico Padre has quietly become a dining and nightlife institution among faithful local customers, offering an ambiance completely different from anything else in Taichung.
Hong Lai Herbology

A modern herbal shop blending traditional Chinese medicine culture with contemporary aesthetics and wellness.

Currently reading.

Updated Wednesday, September 9, 2026by the editors

01 Eat

Han Mijia

Korean-style marinated crab that started as a sister's craving is now Taichung's most crave-worthy comfort meal.

By 根據宋艾，譯 / Article and translation by Anna Yang · 6 min

02 Drink

If You Know, You Know: IYKYK

Jenny Wu's cozy day-drinking club showcases natural wines, craft beers, and a refreshingly different vibe for Taichung afternoons.

By By Douglas Habecker / Translated by Irene Lin · 7 min

03 Do

Huayue Shuxiang Vegetarian Hotpot

By Article and translation by Anna Yang · 5 min

Compass-Verified · The Board

Twelve places we'd send a friend.

Editorial picks, not paid placements. Each room has been visited by at least two editors in the last ninety days. The list refreshes monthly.

Mojocoffee 磨咖啡
★ Specialty coffee West District Open 09:00–22:00

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Chun Shui Tang 春水堂
★ Tea house · the original Central District 10:30–22:00

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Miyahara 宮原眼科
★ Ice cream, gifts, an old eye clinic Central 10:00–22:00

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Stairs Cafe 階梯咖啡
★ Single-origin filter, six seats West 12:00–18:00

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Le Bleu 藍曦法餐
★ French, six tables, set menu North Dinner only

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Forro Cafe 佛羅咖啡
★ Late-night live music North 19:00–02:00

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Yizhong Street Market 一中街夜市
★ Night market, slower than you'd think North from 17:00

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Calligraphy Greenway 草悟道
★ Linear park, market on weekends West Always open

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Cafe Lulu 露露咖啡
★ Brunch, no reservations Beitun 09:00–17:00

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Fujiyama Beef Noodle 富士山牛肉麵
★ Counter seats, three brothers Central Lunch only

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Rainbow Village 彩虹眷村
★ Painted lanes, go on a Tuesday Nantun 09:00–18:00

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Wuwei Caotang 無為草堂
★ Tea, koi pond, no rush South 10:30–22:00

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Compass Magazine · Print

This month: Street as stage.

The Taichung International Dance Carnival turns four districts into a stage on Sept. 12-13, plus a Portuguese bistro, a herbal-tea apothecary, Japanese shaved ice, and Compass Fest at 21.

Read September 2026