Reopening of Taoyuan International Airport’s Only Bistro in Time for Winter Holidays and Lunar New Year Vacation

With the surge of travelers during the winter holidays and Lunar New Year vacation, EVERRICH Duty Free Shop is reopening several dining outlets at Taoyuan International Airport to offer new dining options and reduce waiting times. This includes the airport’s sole bistro, Bistro : D, which is launching a full menu to satisfy travelers’ appetites. hómee KITCHEN introduces multiple convenient services such as drive-thru checkout counters and self-service kiosks, while SUNMAI BAR offers beer takeaways with reusable cups as giveaways to promote environmental sustainability.

T1 Bistro : D Reopens Post-Pandemic, Partnering with BAL to Launch 5 Signature Cocktails and Desserts Featuring Intense Popping Pearls

To ensure Terminal 1 keeps pace with Terminal 2 in culinary offerings, Bistro : D in Zone B of Terminal 1 reopens after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It stands as the only restaurant at Taoyuan International Airport serving flame-grilled, aged boneless short ribs. The bistro has partnered with the globally recognized BAL, known for infusing classic spirits and cocktails with pearls, to introduce four exclusive airport-only cocktails and one special dessert, offering a unique dining experience for airport travelers.

Must-try dishes at the bistro include succulent, richly marbled flame-grilled boneless short ribs and pork rice bowls made with premium Taiwanese Choho Pig, topped with the chef’s special rice bowl sauce. Signature drinks include five newly launched cocktails and desserts by BAL and BD, featuring intense popping pearls. For the first time, a Taiwan-exclusive “Kaoliang Popping Pearl (高粱爆珠)” cocktail is introduced, challenging travelers’ taste buds.

Caption: Succulent, richly marbled flame-grilled boneless short ribs.

Caption: Bistro : D collaborates with BAL, internationally renowned for infusing classic spirits and cocktails with pearls, to launch four exclusive airport-only cocktails.

T1 Beyond Fast Check-In! hómee KITCHEN's “Drive Thru” and Self-Service Kiosks Provide Travelers Convenient Services to Avoid Long Queues

Taoyuan International Airport Corporation Ltd. added 30 self-service baggage drop machines at Terminal 1 at the end of last year, allowing passengers to check in and drop off luggage in just two minutes. At the end of last year, hómee KITCHEN in Terminal 1 launched a “Grab&Go” takeaway area, offering dishes like French Herb Chicken Breast and Indian Cumin Beef meal boxes. They have also set up fast checkout counters and self-service kiosks, providing a seamless ordering and payment experience, helping travelers avoid long queues.

Partnering with Michelin-Recommended Restaurant Serenity for Six Consecutive Years, Redefining Vegetarian Dining

hómee KITCHEN also collaborates with Serenity, Taipei’s only vegetarian restaurant recommended by the Michelin Guide for six consecutive years with the Bib Gourmand distinction. They offer the tangy and delicious “Vegan Sour and Sweet Chicken” dish (NT$280), made with non-GMO vegan chicken that is crispy on the outside and tender and juicy inside. The chef precisely blends the sweet and sour sauce to perfection, complemented by tri-colored bell peppers, showcasing the deliciousness of vegan chicken and challenging the public’s perception of vegetarian cuisine.

Additionally, SUNMAI BAR offers hassle-free airport snacks, including corn chips, newly launched German sausages, mixed nuts, and Buffalo wings, perfect for pairing with beer. Beer takeaway comes with a reusable cup to relax and enjoy before boarding at Terminal 1, setting a relaxed mood for the journey.

Caption: hómee KITCHEN collaborates with Serenity, Taipei’s only Michelin-recommended restaurant for six consecutive years with the Bib Gourmand distinction, to introduce the tangy and delicious “Vegan Sour and Sweet Chicken,” redefining vegetarian cuisine.

Caption: SUNMAI BAR offers hassle-free airport snacks at Terminal 1, allowing travelers to enjoy beer and snacks before boarding, setting a relaxed mood for the journey.

Reminder: Drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive. Do not drink if you are under the legal drinking age. Excessive consumption of alcohol is harmful to health.