Mushang Coffee / The Fragrance of Waffles Under the Scorching Sun! A Century-Old House Transformed into a Wabi-Sabi Aesthetic Space

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Near the Dong Market in Chiayi, a 60-year-old abandoned house has been skillfully transformed and is now a popular spot where the aromas of coffee and Liège waffles fill the air.

In a small alley next to the Cheng Huang Temple lies Chiayi's oldest traditional market, Dong Market. During the 1950s and 60s, Dong Market was the most prosperous area in Chiayi City, and many wooden houses were built in the region from Dong Market to Hongmaojing during the Japanese colonial period. Today, these residences have become old houses filled with traces of history. One of these houses, located on Lanjing Street, used to be a shop selling firewood for kitchens. Under the keen eye of Zac, the owner of "Morikoohii Coffee," this place has been transformed into one of Chiayi's most popular cafes—"Mushang Coffee." Mushang Coffee boasts a retro, Japanese atmosphere while retaining the strong essence of the old house. The boutique coffee, Liège waffles, and alcohol-infused puddings available in-store are irresistible draws for passing travelers, prompting them to stop and linger.

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