// TAIPEI 台北 // DA TONG 大同區, DA AN 大安區 // 

showa ice
昭和浪漫冰/洗濯屋

a perfectly nostalgic japanese inspired cafe

Taipei loves a healthy dose of nostalgia. Particularly when it comes to shops and cafes. Some places go all in on the nostalgia, to the point where even those of us who carry no memories of the times forgone still fell a sense of familiar comfort. Showa Ice is one of these places. Or rather, two of these places, with an ice cream location off Dihua Street and another ice shop in Da An. Both are decked out in antique furniture and retro memorabilia, evoking Taiwan’s Japanese past. Stepping in transports you to a different world, a portal the Showa period.

The cafe specializes in ice desserts. Soft serves and shaved ice and perfectly custardy flan with not-too-sweet black sugar syrup. Everything about Showa Ice Cream exudes comfort, from the delightful treats to the vintage toys surrounding you. The space is intimate, decorated from floor to ceiling, meticulously, like a set that you can walk into. Dark woods and glass lanterns create a cozy ambience where simple indulgences feel remarkably special. The Da Tong location specializes in soft serve and coffee, while the Da An location does shaved ice, bar snacks, cocktails and plum wine. Both are highly photogenic places to hang out for a little treat in an enchanting space.

the details

Address

Datong (Ice Cream): No. 3, Anxi St, Datong District, Taipei City
Da An (Ice): No. 47, Wenchang St, Da’an District, Taipei City

Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/showasoftcream/
https://www.facebook.com/showaice/
YelpLink Here
Instagram@showaicecream @showaice
Hours

Da Tong: 12:00-18:30 weekdays, 11:30-18:30 weekends
Da An: 12:00-22:00 Monday – Saturday, 12:00-18:00 Sunday

Price$$ – coffee and tea are around 150-200NT (~$5-6), dessert around 150-300NT (~$5-10)
Aestheticnostalgic and cozy, heavy on the retro Japanese vibes 

good to know

Go here for: a sweet pick me up, a photogenic snack

Order this: the flan, whatever daily soft serve flavor they have, a shaved ice that comes with flan or soft serve for an extra refreshing dessert

Amount of time to spend: about an hour, it’s great for a quick stop in but the space is a bit cramped for a longer sit

When to come: early afternoon and weekdays are best, it tends to fill up in the later afternoon

Getting here: 

  • Da Tong: about a 10 minute walk from Daqiaotou Station (Zhonghe-Xinlu yellow line), use exit 1
  • Da An: a few minutes walk from Xinyi Anhe (Danshui red line), use exit 2
 

Other things to note: 

  • Tourist Friendliness: English menus available.
  • There is a 90 minute dining limit and 1 beverage/dessert minimum per person.
  • The Da An location does reservations on Inline.

Last visited: January 2025

Last updated: March 2025

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