• 5
• Simple, Healthy , Delicious Western Food

It's interesting to see such mixed reviews of Oh Cha Cha, because people seem to expect different things, so I hope this will clarify what it is and what it isn't. Oh Cha Cha serves simple, healthy, western food, and in my opinion it's done very well; their sandwiches are by far the best in Taipei, especially their handmade sauces. There's nothing fancy about Oh Cha Cha's's food (except the raw desserts, which are amazing, when available). It's not the place to come for your only meal out in Taipei. If you want Taiwanese food there are plenty of places offering it, with the Guangfu Loving Hut probably the best, or for a European twist head to Sophie's Garden. But sometimes I just want the type of food I'd love to cook myself every day, if I had the time, know-how and inspiration to do so. I don't want over-boiled vegetables or fake meats made of who-knows-what, drowned in MSG-laden sauces, so I don't want to go to the local buffet. And I don't want to spend a fortune either. That's when I go and have a delicious, healthy sandwich, or a bowl of whole grains and vegetables from Oh Cha Cha. And I'm pleased to be able to - as strange as it sounds a simple healthy sandwich while out and about in Taipei is not easy to find! And with sandwiches starting from 140NT it's excellent value. It's the best option if visiting the Botanical Gardens / History Museum, and also for Liberty Square / Dictator (Chiang Kai Shek) Memorial Hall. Five stars because what it does it does brilliantly, being one of a few good truly western-style restaurants in Taipei.