Oh, how this place brings me back to the Motherland!
The minute I walked into Cool Ice Taipei, I was instantly reminded of the tiny cafes tucked in between rows of street vendors and camera shops in Taipei. From the brightly-colored furniture to the never-ending list of shaved ice varieties, this place is about as authentic as it gets when it comes to Taiwanese snacks in Pittsburgh.
Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to actually try the shaved ice (hey man, just came from Rita's!), but got to munch on some savory bites including the Lu Dan (hard-boiled eggs steeped in tea), some type of Gu Mien (mushroom noodle - we requested it vegetarian), and a pot of Cha (tea). The prices here were reasonable and while the food didn't quite live up to the real deal, it certainly has potential since it's a new business. Maybe next time I go I'll actually get to try what they're known for - the shaved ice!