CINTAI MALAYSIA 301, Shih Cheng North 2nd Road (04) 2252-1789; Hours: 10-2 am

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This large, eye-catching restaurant and teahouse looks like it was completely transplanted from some exotic Southeast Asian resort, with its peaked Malay-style roofs, lush tropical garden, fountain, rattan furniture, umbrella-covered tables and imported Malay handicrafts and decorations. There is seating for about 150 in the garden, on the open-air balcony and spacious interior, which includes a nice mezzanine level. The food menu includes five main Malay-style set meals (NT$180), such as curry chicken or fish rice. There are also Japanese and Taiwanese set meals, such as the Japanese beef rice bowl and several seafood dishes. There is also hot pot, noodles and other snacks. The extensive drinks menu includes the usual selection of hot and iced coffees and teas, flower teas, milk teas, frappes and juices. Day or night, this is a beautiful, tropical-feeling escape.