Eighty-Eightea Rinbansyo is a Japanese-style tea house in Ximending, Taipei, set in a restored wooden building once used as a priest’s residence connected to Nishi Honganji Temple. Its calm rooms, with Japanese-style seating and regular tables, make a quiet setting for Taiwanese tea and a snack. Choose from tea sets such as Yulan Red or Alishan Oolong, and look for the fruit waffle or pineapple cake. The tea house closed for renovations in mid-2024; check its Facebook page for reopening news before you go.
A tea house in a former temple residence
Eighty-Eightea Rinbansyo occupies refurbished wooden quarters once used by a Japanese priest. The building is a remnant of Nishi Honganji Temple, giving the tea house a connection to Ximending’s past. Inside, Japanese-style decor and a sitting area set a different pace from the surrounding district.
Regular tables are also available, so you can choose between traditional-style seating and a more familiar place to sit. Light through the windows adds to the room’s calm feel, particularly in the afternoon.
Tea sets and sweets
The menu includes Taiwanese tea, with options such as Alishan Oolong and a Yulan Red Tea Set. Tea sets can be paired with snacks, and the fruit waffle is a notable dessert choice. Pineapple cake, mochi and kombucha are also listed among the menu items.
The tea house closed for renovations in mid-2024, with reopening expected in late 2025 or early 2026. Check its Facebook page for current updates before making the trip.
FAQ
Is Eighty-Eightea Rinbansyo open?
It closed for renovations in mid-2024, with reopening expected in late 2025 or early 2026. Check its Facebook page for the latest update before visiting.
What should I order at Eighty-Eightea Rinbansyo?
Try a Yulan Red Tea Set or Alishan Oolong Tea, paired with a snack. The menu also includes fruit waffles and pineapple cake.
Does Eighty-Eightea Rinbansyo have Japanese-style seating?
Yes. The tea house has a Japanese-style sitting area as well as regular tables.
