Going to Turkey might sound far out of reach for some of us, but not if you can get yourself to Taiwan on a quick budget flight. Hop over to Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee, a coffee house in Taipei’s Da’an district, and you’ll instantly be transported to the exotic Middle East - at least for the time you’re there.
This cafe with specialty brews and Turkish desserts is Instagrammable from every corner, and a great place to relax at in between all that shopping.
Read on to find out more about Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee in Taipei, Taiwan!
Ambience and photo spots at Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee
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Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee is easily spotted from afar thanks to its distinct blue coat of paint. It’ll be hard choosing a seat right away as every spot looks great!
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Pick between window-facing benches, wicker chairs, or slightly reclined wood-framed armchairs, and get comfy.
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But don’t just stay glued to your seat, because you’ll want to walk around and explore - with camera in hand. Even their staircase, lined with framed photos of their own food and drinks, is a great photo spot.
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Be sure to head outside to the mini garden where neon lights and a carousel unicorn await.
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Most popular for snapshots is the main feature wall, which has a set of steps with a Turkish-style patterned rug thrown over - specially created for your selfie-taking needs. There you’ll find props like books and an oud, which is a type of Middle Eastern guitar.
Food and drinks at Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee
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The Middle Eastern-inspired decor at Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee isn’t purely for show, because the cafe does serve actual Turkish food. Many go there for the specialty sand coffee, which starts from TWD120 (~S$5.66).
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Don’t worry, there won’t be any sandy residue in your caffeine fix. The coffee is made using a special Turkish technique, where the coffee cezve will be placed in sand to prevent over-brewing while retaining a rich flavour.
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You’ll be able to watch this process happening up close at the bar counter, before your beverage is served in an ornate, royal-looking tea set.
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While there, you mustn't miss their Turkish desserts like Baklava (TWD150, ~S$7.08) and Kunefe (TWD220, 10.38). These are pricier than your usual Taiwanese night market snacks, but very reasonable for authentic Turkish food, which is uncommon in Taiwan to begin with.
They also have mains like Indian curries for a more filling meal.
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Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee is an 8-minute walk from Dongmen Station in Da’an, a district full of trendy eateries. It will take you around half an hour to get there from Xi Men Ding via public transport, including walking time.
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Saturn Landing Turkish Coffee
Address: 大安區永康街75巷14-2號 / No. 14-2, Lane 75, Yongkang Street, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan
Opening hours: Wed - Mon, 11AM-9PM (Closed on Tuesdays)
Telephone: +886 2 2395 5158
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