The Mandarin Cake Shop
Songji, Taipei
Restaurant in Taipei, Taiwan
Book with PearlWhy go
The Mandarin Cake Shop is worth using as a polished Taipei pastry stop, especially for gifting, dessert, or a low-effort hotel counter visit. It is a better fit than full-service peers when the goal is convenience, not a long meal; choose Ya Ge, Tajimaya Shabu Shabu, or Bencotto when the occasion needs a proper sit-down booking.
About The Mandarin Cake Shop
The Mandarin Cake Shop is a Taipei option to consider when your plan includes a stop at this venue. Confirm current details directly with the venue, use the posted hours as the main scheduling anchor. If you are comparing it with other listings, look at Tajimaya Shabu Shabu, Ya Ge, Bencotto, Thai & Thai, or Café Un Deux Trois as separate options.
A Taipei stop with daily hours
The schedule is: The Mandarin Cake Shop is open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday from 10 AM to 7 PM. For menu items, ordering format, seating, pricing, booking, dietary accommodations, or take-out and delivery, check directly with the venue.
For readers working through Taipei by category, this entry is in Pearl's Taipei restaurants guide. If the day needs a more detailed restaurant plan, compare it with Thai & Thai or Café Un Deux Trois. If the day simply needs a Taipei stop during operating hours, The Mandarin Cake Shop is the relevant listing to check directly.
How to use it on a return visit
When returning, plan around the opening window rather than relying on assumptions about service style or menu range. The shop keeps 10 AM openings daily, with an earlier 7 PM close on Sunday and 8 PM closing the rest of the week. For a wider Taipei plan, pair this with additional restaurant research rather than assuming further venue details; Pearl's Taipei hotels guide can also help if the broader trip includes hotel stays.
Planning details
- Location
- No. 158, DunHua N Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10548
- Website
- mandarinoriental.com/en/taipei/songshan/dine/the-mandarin-cake-shop
- Phone
- +886 2 2715 6789
Venue details
Ambiance
Styled as an opulent patisserie in the hotel's private courtyard, with a polished, elegant luxury-hotel atmosphere.
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Best For
Experience
Sourcing
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
Signature Dishes
- Handmade Macarons
- Seasonal Fruit Tart
- Mixed Nuts Tart
- Pineapple Cake
- Mango Desserts
- Pralines and Chocolates
Planning details
Location
No. 158, DunHua N Rd, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10548 · Directions
mandarinoriental.com/en/taipei/songshan/dine/the-mandarin-cake-shop
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tajimaya Shabu Shabu, Shabu-shabu, $$$
- Thai & Thai, Thai, $$
- Bencotto, Italian, Italian
- Ya Ge, Cantonese, $$$$
- Café Un Deux Trois, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Tajimaya Shabu Shabu is the stronger choice for a full hot-pot meal and a clearer $$$ dining occasion. The Mandarin Cake Shop is easier to fit around the day because it works as a pastry or gifting stop, not the anchor reservation. For value, the cake shop makes more sense when only dessert is needed; Tajimaya makes more sense when the spend needs to cover the whole meal.
Thai & Thai and Café Un Deux Trois are better alternatives if the group wants a casual seated meal. The cake shop wins on speed and hotel polish, but it is not the substitute for a proper lunch or dinner. For a more formal meal, Ya Ge sits at the splurge end with Cantonese cooking and a $$$$ signal, while Bencotto is the more relevant Italian cross-shop.
Booking difficulty is the main separator: this is the easy option when a plan needs flexibility. Pick the cake shop for dessert, a gift, or a quick add-on; pick Ya Ge or Tajimaya when the meal itself is the point.
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Compare The Mandarin Cake Shop
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mandarin Cake Shop | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Tajimaya Shabu Shabu | Taipei | Shabu-shabu | $$$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate |
| Thai & Thai | Taipei | Thai | $$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262024 Michelin Plate |
| Bencotto | Taipei | Italian | ; | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2026 Gambero Rosso Top Italian Restaurants2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3982025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3802023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended |
| Ya Ge | Taipei | Cantonese | $$$$ | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4582025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #4212024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended |
| Café Un Deux Trois | Taipei | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a first-timer know about The Mandarin Cake Shop?
The Mandarin Cake Shop is in Taipei. The hours are 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM on Sunday.
What should I order at The Mandarin Cake Shop?
Does The Mandarin Cake Shop handle dietary restrictions?
Ask the venue directly before visiting if you need ingredient, allergy, or accommodation information.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Mandarin Cake Shop?
Lunch or dinner service details are not available. The schedule is 10 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday, 10 AM to 7 PM on Sunday.
