• LeeZen 里仁 - Taichung Port Rd

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Vegan-friendly
Organic
Western
Taiwanese

Chain of vegetarian health stores that sells organic and natural foods and products. Selection includes mostly foodstuff like condiments, beverages, chilled and frozen foods, dried packaged ingredients and snacks, and a small range of fresh produce. Upstairs is a casual vegetarian restaurant where you can lounge and get a meal. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am-9:30pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm.


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2 Reviews

First Review by Veggiechiliqueen

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Points +8229

Vegan
12 Jun 2019

My go-to for organic produce

Leezen has taken its place in my heart as my favorite spot to buy organic produce and other vegan ingredients. It doesn't sell eggs or dairy, but some of the snacks and most of the breads are not vegan. But I find that I can shop most confidently at Leezen since all items are clearly labeled whether they used organic or natural agricultural practices. Of course, it’s going to be more expensive than a traditional market, but that’s to be expected since they have to pay rent, run utilities (good luck finding AC at a traditional market), and label and pre-package everything. My biggest qualm is with the last thing I just mentioned: I wish the produce weren’t packaged in plastic bags. It’s really not environmentally friendly, and I always end up with bags that aren’t reusable as trash bags since they usually have venting holes. If they really want to help the environment, this is where they can improve. Otherwise, I’m quite happy with shopping here: the service is really good, and sometimes certain items are 20-30% off! (I do have to go elsewhere for green onions and garlic though: Leezen is part of a Buddhist organization, so they’ll never carry those items.) This flagship location serving Taichung also carries clothing, so you can wear natural fibers if you’re into that.

Updated from previous review on 2019-06-12

Pros: organic produce, friendly staff

Cons: no garlic or green onions

Veggiechiliqueen

Points +123

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2015

A gem in Taichung

Good selection of organic local produce, frozen and refrigerated goods. Many items benefit local tribes and farmers. Most products include some English labels, staff speaks some English. Also organic cotton clothing and Buddhist jewelry for sale. Vegetarian restaurant upstairs, have not tried it yet. Looking forward to being a regular customer!
Updated from previous review on Thursday April 02, 2015




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