Rudi Shisha

Eastern Taiwan & Taroko National Park


Combining Thai restaurant and shisha bar, this inviting little space has an intriguing 'secret' back room with pit seating and a historic-style hanging kettle over a small fireplace.

Their 'marijuana beer' (NT$200) is a mistranslation for absinthe.


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