Taiwan Department Store Launches "Cat Café" Featuring Adorable Cats to Melt the Hearts of Cat Lovers

The Zhonghe Global Shopping Center has unveiled its exclusive department store attraction, the "Cat Fun Cafe." In preparation for its anniversary celebration, the shopping center is introducing over 40 new stores across its locations in September and October. Among these, the Zhonghe store is set to feature up to 20 new outlets focused on casual apparel and dining, including a large cat café that is a first for the department store, designed to delight cat lovers.

Opening today at the Zhonghe Global Shopping Center, the "Cat Fun Cafe" boasts a spacious wooden interior with a central area designed like a tree for cats to relax. Visitors can enjoy close-up views of over ten cats acting as "the cutest dining companions." The café is equipped with cat toys and treats, allowing guests to indulge in the therapeutic experience of petting and playing with cats. Additionally, the menu includes a variety of light meals, cakes, and coffee, providing a relaxing afternoon surrounded by feline friends.

The entry fee for the café is set at NT$150 with a minimum spend of NT$250, allowing patrons to stay for two hours. To celebrate its opening, from October 1 to October 4, guests can enjoy an offer of two hours for the price of one. Furthermore, the Zhonghe store will feature more than 20 new outlets specializing in casual clothing accessories and home goods. Notable additions include New Taipei's first "White Plains" Coca-Cola merchandise store, as well as brands like "REEBOK," "New Balance," and an exclusive chicken soup restaurant named "Good Food House." There will also be a new marketplace concept called "22:02 Hot Pot. Happy Life."

In Taoyuan A8, a new brand under Huatai Hotel called "Huayang DimSum Hong Kong-style Tea House" will open its first location alongside an all-you-can-eat Korean rice cake hot pot restaurant named "Two Meals." The focus on dining continues with diverse brands at Nangang Station and Banqiao Station; Nangang will introduce TBS Teppanyaki's new brand "Good Taste Teppanyaki," along with the opening of "Nichiyaku Honpo" at Nangang. Banqiao Station will upgrade its "Gather" hot pot into a new concept store.

At Xinzuoying Station, renovations exceeding 40% will transform the second floor into a gift area featuring well-known Taiwanese souvenirs. The third floor will undergo a complete upgrade with wooden flooring and added greenery to create an outlet-style station atmosphere. New trendy brands such as "adidas OUTLET," "50% FIFTY PERCENT OUTLET," along with "MOMENTUM" and "Rainbow Global 3C" will be introduced. Meanwhile, Pingtung City aims to attract young consumers by introducing shops like "Autumn Breeze Mini Sukiyaki Exclusive Store," "Old Dong Beef Noodles," and the first Pingtung location of Japanese fashion eyewear brand "JINS."