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which at the time of writing had a row of tiny, hip river-facing cafes-cum-bars and a
small pizza outlet.
There are also numerous places to eat at Bali, including a little night market area
around the wharf.
Laopai Wenhua A-gei
TAIWANESE SNACK $
(Lǎopái wénhuà a gěi; 6-4 Zhenli St; a-gei bowl NT$35; 6.30am-6.30pm)
Tamsui's best
a-gei
(
Ā gěi
) is in this old shop just before the beginning of Missionary Road.
Gongming Street
TAIWANESE SNACK $
This popular market street by the MRT has a number of stalls and shops selling local
snacks such as
a-gei
(
Ā gěi
) and grilled squid, chicken and corn.
Red Castle 1899
CHINESE $$$
$$$
(Hónglóu;
www.rc1899.com.tw
;
dishes NT$230-600; noon-2.30pm & 5.30-9pm Mon-Fri,
noon-9pm Sat & Sun)
This Victorian-style building is an architectural landmark in Tamsui,
and was built between 1895 and 1899. Beautifully restored and reborn as a swank eatery,
Red Castle serves both Western and Chinese dishes. The third floor cafe/bar called Red 3
Cafe has sublime views over the river from its outdoor deck and is open till at least
11pm.
To find the place, walk along Zhongzheng Rd to Alley 14 and then head up the 106
narrow granite steps.
Frank & Sam's Cafe Salon
CAFE
(Xiá Kè Kāfēi; 11am-9pm; )
Set at the back of the Tamsui Art & Culture Park in a
handsome renovated brick warehouse, this place serves perfect coffee in a perfect setting.
The cafe faces the river, Guanyinshan, and a tiny inlet with fishing boats and stilt houses.
Single-source beans are available here and brewed with spring water collected in Yang-
mingshan.
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