Afternoon Tea

Afternoon tea at Madam Rose in Dongqu.  We walked in to find an incredibly beautiful antique interior surrounding us--as if we walked into a different era!  The downstairs was closed for renovation so we were brought up to the second floor for our tea time. 

Our cozy little room for six.  Comfy antique sofas for us to lounge in.  

View from the bottom. 

The most amazing part of this experience; everything was served on Versace china.  Intricate detailing on each piece.  However, if you somehow break a tea cup set, you'll end up owing the restaurant $800 for each. 

Our afternoon tea sampler.  Little bits and pieces for us to sample everything!  Starting from the bottom with savory finger foods, working our way to the top with mini desserts and fruits. 

Fresh raisin scone with Madam Rose jam, mini smoked chicken wrap, mini sandwich, baked quiche, and what I'm guessing is pate on top of a butter cracker.  Should've paid more attention to the menu! 

Madam Rose iced fruit tea. 

Love the winged handle detailing and decorated tea pot. 

Vanilla earl grey milk tea.  

Tuna salad and waffle.  Interesting combination that tasted heavenly.  The waffle looked a little overdone but it was actually cooked to perfection! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, paired perfectly with the chilled tuna salad and lettuce.  

Same as above but with smoked chicken salad. 

Mini almond macaron.  Note the plate in the back!  Such gorgeous detailing. 

Not sure what this dessert was called but I feel like I see it everywhere.  The consistency inside was similar to a bread pudding, moist and airy.  

Custard pudding with mango sauce. 

Assorted mixture of fruits consisting of pineapple, guava, grape, dragon fruit, and watermelon. 

Dinner time--my first time trying the not-fried version of stinky tofu, which is supposedly even more potent than its' fried counterpart.  I can't say it's the last time I'll ever have this but let's just say I probably won't have it again for a long time x__x

Can't get enough of Mister Donut!! It still amazes me how they can get a donut to be so delicious and chewy. 

The local Taiwanese version of KFC.  Drumstick and fried Taiwanese sticky rice.  

Passing by the natural hot springs on our way to the movie theater.  Steamy! 

My love again.  Original glazed donuts and iced matcha milk tea. 

Movie snacks for four!  Caramel corn, Mister Donut, hot dog with Caesar sauce and cheese, iced coffees and a Coke.  Yum! I looove eating while watching movies :D 

Me third wheeling in this picture.  

Dinner downstairs at the food court in Shin Kong San Yue.  Bolognese, corn chowder, and freshly squeezed grapefruit juice.  

Updating the blog while snacking on hot pepper flavored tiedan from our trip to Tamsui.  They're something along the lines of hard boiled, marinated quail eggs.