BU LAN DUO   (04) 2371-6695 110, WuQuan West 4th Street Hours: 11 am-10 pm,closed Mondays

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--By Cai Pei-Rong, translated by Cara

At Bu Lan Duo, you can enjoy afternoon tea in a royal setting and try exotic French-style cuisine prepared creatively by chefs from five-star hotels in Taipei. The Chef's Special Classic Steak Set Menu, Creative Set Menus, coffee, teas and other dishes are available here. All ingredients are chosen for freshness. Sauces are also freshly prepared to ensure flavors and healthiness. The Thai Style Spicy Chicken Leg (NT$280) is made with a marinated chicken leg, deep fried, then covered in sour and spicy sauce. Set meals come with a salad (with a choice of thousand island dressing or lemon and yogurt dressing), toasted bread (unlimited supply), soup of the day, dessert and a fruit tea. The Chocolate Fondue Afternoon Tea Set is very special, too. It consists of a chocolate fondue, fruit platter, bread and handmade cookies for only NT$150. The imported bitter chocolate is delicious when fruit is dipped into it. This fondue originated in cold northern Europe. No water is added in the mix, so it is essential to stir it regularly as you eat to prevent the chocolate mix from burning. The dining atmosphere is comfortable yet private, with high-backed love seats, gold organza curtains, burgundy draping and extravagant crystal chandeliers that lend an air of aristocratic elegance. Outdoor seating is also available, with a pleasant view of the gardens. Steenstra