SEED HERB (04) 2223-6456 117, YiZhong Street Hours:11 am-11 pm

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--By Cai Pei-Rong, translated by Cara Steenstra

An oasis of Mediterranean relaxation in the busy YiZhong Street district, this white and blue restaurant is decorated Mediterranean-style using driftwood as door handles, hand-painted murals, arched doors and stylish lighting fixtures that seem to transport you to another time and place. Baked dishes, pasta, hot pots, fruit curry, Korean-style kimchi over rice, herb teas, ice slushies, milk teas, fruit teas, specialty drinks, healthy teas, coffees and other snacks are all on offer. Their Smoked Bacon and Egg Baked Dish (NT$140) is made with cheeses imported from New Zealand, and is rich but not overpowering. The Herb and Pesto with Clam Spaghetti (NT$140) is prepared fresh daily with the freshest herbs, cheese and olive oil, and is limited in availability. The Fruit Curry with Chicken Stewed Rice (NT$90) has chicken that has been marinated with rosemary, thyme, sage and other herbs and spices, then added to curry that has been cooked for six hours with fruit added for its special flavor. Their Rainbow Iced Tea (NT$100) contains coffee, green apple juice, red guava juice and green tea, and is a colorful, multi-layered drink that looks deliciously attractive. The herbal teas here should not be missed, either, as this place is not called Seed Herb for nothing. They offer a great choice of herbal and mixed-formula teas that are both fragrant and beneficial to your health.