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FYI SOUTH Magazine, August 2005.

Cup Cafe   (07) 339-2470 352, Wanshou Rd., Gushan District, Kaohsiung City ( In Shoushan Zoo's parking area) Hours: 11 am-10 pm

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--By Rebekah Godfrey, translated by Annie Liu

Cup Cafe on JhongSing Street paved the way for the recent coffee craze in Kaohsiung. Twelve years after their start, the second Cup Cafe has opened near the Shoushan Zoo, with a slightly different menu and a new look. Although the original Cup Cafe showcases hundreds of tea and coffee cups on the walls, the new Cup Cafe on the mountain is simpler in design and most of the seating is outside. The second Cup Cafe carries more Japanese foods and drinks. Their "house special" is a sushi plate that is as creative as it is tasty (NT$180). All the coffees and drinks are fairly priced, from NT$45 - NT$55 (try the Pound Tea Latte). Set meals are also offered, starting at NT$120. Japanese Meiji ice cream is available for NT$35, along with green tea and red bean sorbets (NT$50). The employees are polite and helpful, and the owner is a vivacious young lady who has a passion for collecting unique "name brand" coffee cups. Although the original Cup Cafe is the place to go for a quaint "cafe" experience, the new Cup Cafe is a great place to stop for refreshment after a long hike or day at the zoo.