Xinhua Tailoring Studio / A Classic Suit Shop's Glamorous Transformation into a Unique Café that Tells Local Stories
Auto-TranslationHaving established its presence for over sixty years, the old suit shop has undergone a renovation of its historic building and reemerged as a charming café. The original furniture, decorations, and sewing machines from the tailoring shop have been beautifully preserved and showcased for everyone to enjoy.
At the intersection of Chengren Street and Lanjing Street in Chiayi, a striking black wooden building stands on a prominent triangular lot. A vintage tricycle and a suit display window in front create an illusion of stepping back in time to old Chiayi from sixty years ago. This is Xinhua Tailoring Studio, which traces its roots back to the old suit shop that opened in 1957 and was once one of the most renowned tailor shops in Chiayi. Now, it has transformed into a café.
With over sixty years of history, this two-story building has been revitalized into a space filled with the ambiance of the Taisho era, featuring Japanese tatami mats and a unique black aesthetic. The menu offers dishes that blend local Chiayi specialties, including Japanese dumplings, pancakes, and curry, making this establishment a distinctive presence on Chengren Street.
With over sixty years of history, this two-story building has been revitalized into a space filled with the ambiance of the Taisho era, featuring Japanese tatami mats and a unique black aesthetic. The menu offers dishes that blend local Chiayi specialties, including Japanese dumplings, pancakes, and curry, making this establishment a distinctive presence on Chengren Street.
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