Pineapple cake is one of Taiwan’s most popular souvenirs, and many shops across the island sell it. The pineapple cake from The Okura Prestige Taipei is particularly popular among Japanese tourists, thanks to its cute packaging and delicious taste. This hotel, which opened in 2012, is a well-known Japanese brand.
Although I first learned about their pineapple cake a few years ago, I wasn’t initially interested in buying it at the hotel. Since Hotel Okura is a Japanese hotel, I wondered why I should buy a Taiwanese souvenir there. :p
But when I finally tried it, I was impressed! I highly recommend it to all visitors to Taipei, not just Japanese tourists, but to anyone from around the world.
Hotel Okura Prestige Taipei is located near Zhongshan Station (中山). It’s a tall building, so you can’t miss it when walking to the park from the station.
On the ground floor of the hotel, next to the lobby, is a bakery called THE NINE (烘焙坊). There’s an entrance from the lobby, but you can also enter directly from the outside.
The popular pineapple cake is sold at the bakery, THE NINE. When I visited, all the customers were Japanese, so the staff frequently spoke Japanese. They also accept credit cards.
When you enter the bakery from the lobby, you’re greeted by an array of fresh, delicious-looking breads.
They also have cakes available.
Although I don’t particularly like nougat, they offer that as well. The packaging is as cute as the pineapple cake.
And here’s the famous pineapple cake! Each cake is individually packaged in a cute box. It costs 50 TWD per box.
If you want to buy more, it’s cheaper to buy in bulk:
12 pieces for 500 TWD
20 pieces for 800 TWD
The cakes come in a cute, sturdy box.
The 12-piece box features adorable Taiwanese and Japanese patterns.
Though the packaging is cute, the paper is thin, and the cakes are placed directly in the box. Even though the expiration date is three weeks away, it’s best to enjoy them soon after opening the box.
The pineapple cake is made with Taiwanese pineapples and French butter. The outer layer is soft and buttery, while the pineapple jam inside is not overly sweet, offering a light and pleasant taste. I don’t recommend refrigerating them for long periods, as they’ll dry out quickly.
Okura’s pineapple cake was delicious, of course, but I think it lacks distinctiveness. Its sweetness and flavor were both mild. I believe no one would dislike it, except for those who don’t like sweet foods or are allergic to pineapple. Given its cute appearance and popularity, it makes a great souvenir for anyone.
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Name The Nine (烘焙坊)
Open Day and night
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