tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post7661009678612656799..comments2024-03-05T13:50:56.913+08:00Comments on a hungry girl's guide to taipei: CLOSED! new in town/dessert: i recommend VOODOO DOUGHNUT TAIWAN's maple baconbarjoanhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17843619464189692369noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-69212704010400280252015-08-05T16:44:29.962+08:002015-08-05T16:44:29.962+08:00I've been here twice. The first time I went it...I've been here twice. The first time I went it wasn't bad but I think it was mostly cause I haven't had a doughnut in over 3 years and I ordered 2 dozen donuts to share with friends. Got the Cock n' ball as well. Quite hilarious. Quality was not bad. I do have to say they are not as good as the mom and pop shops in the US. I did enjoy the atmosphere and presentation of the restaurant a lot though. The second time I went I ordered the gaybar and buttermilk bar. They were quite oily. More so than a typical doughnut. I've actually never had a doughnut that oily in my life up until that day. I'm not sure what happened. I may give Voodoo Doughnut another shot here in Taiwan. I do plan on going to Portland for sure to check out the original shop there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-16045063084398164302015-07-22T16:17:14.042+08:002015-07-22T16:17:14.042+08:00I was kind of excited to see a new place open up i...I was kind of excited to see a new place open up in that area, especially since it was donuts! (The location and area is ripe with overpriced places that under deliver, just like the burger place a few businesses down from Voodoo). I can recall the years of my life riding my bike or taking a car down at 2AM to my local donut shop and bringing home a box of goodies. That being said, I went here last week and was much less than impressed with the entire operation and the value for the price. Donuts were OK at best and more than that, I find it amusing that the prices are more expensive than you'd get in the states, and in particular Los Angeles. Having worked in the F&B industry in LA most of my life, I definitely get the boutique/craft market very well. If that's the market you hope to compete in, you need to actually have an overwhelming product and operation. I can't say that for Voodoo Doughnuts. Decor alone doesn't substantiate the pricing, and sadly the majority of F&B operations in Taipei (non-mom and pop shops- because who can ever complain about their prices) only get the decor right and not much else. Then the business decides to pass on the cost of their hefty investment on decor to the guest. Not a good move. With all the bakeries around every corner (like you said), why the hell would I pay these prices? Because you put some cereal on top ain't enough...sorry. I'd take Yum Yum Donuts any day of the week for taste and value. Luckily for Voodoo Doughnuts, Taipei isn't a very discerning foodie market. People eat on the cheap but will splurge on a trendy place with little to no substance but a cool design, so maybe that's the niche to shoot for- the consumer who doesn't know any better. Jon Dempsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-87742092928898029102015-07-19T01:57:47.680+08:002015-07-19T01:57:47.680+08:00I've tried Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland. It i...I've tried Voodoo Doughnuts in Portland. It is just very sweet. I moved back to Taiwan since 2000. So my taste might have changed. If I speak for Taiwanese, I think Voodoo Doughnut is very sweet. However, the location is quite good and people like to try new things especially young generation in Taipei. So, Voodoo Doughnut might find its niche market and survive in Taipei. We will see...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763970675623899296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-28957504891729034992015-06-28T23:11:51.221+08:002015-06-28T23:11:51.221+08:00its my favorite, because sweet, and chocoits my favorite, because sweet, and chocoaadhttp://www.madangwae.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-28378716735792318512015-06-26T14:56:58.743+08:002015-06-26T14:56:58.743+08:00anonymous: yeah I echo your sentiments. Hopefully ...anonymous: yeah I echo your sentiments. Hopefully Voodoo will read the comments here or get feedback or more people can share their experiences (I got a lot of similar comments on my FB page) since I'm pretty sure there's a Voodoo person from the states on site in Taipei (I saw her walking around kitchen last week) and hopefully they can figure it out. joanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929132028327934282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-11955384146811818432015-06-26T13:11:49.271+08:002015-06-26T13:11:49.271+08:00I've never been to the original, but was excit...I've never been to the original, but was excited to have more doughnut options in Taipei. Sorry, but Mr Doughnut is basically un-edible. Ran throgh Voodoo this afternoon and grabbed the Portland creme. Talk about dissapointment! I don't know if the Portland doughnuts taste like this, but I can't imagine they would be so popular if so. The doughnut was really small and definitely the greasiest doughbut I've ever eaten. The bavarian cream was tasteless; all I could taste was the chocolate icing, which wasn't bad. Such a bummer. Maybe the Portland headquarters will investigate and see what the Taiwan branch is doing wrong?? I can't imagine this is what all the hype is about. I guess it's back to KK.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-29518171537244417222015-06-25T19:51:17.601+08:002015-06-25T19:51:17.601+08:00Thanks for commenting. Let us know how it compares...Thanks for commenting. Let us know how it compares to the original location! I'm interested to see how Voodoo does in Taipeit toojoanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929132028327934282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-50292781908220673882015-06-25T08:17:07.609+08:002015-06-25T08:17:07.609+08:00Anthony Bourdain visiting the original in Portland...Anthony Bourdain visiting the original in Portland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=6XEoSJT1fXI#t=119<br /><br />It was a Portland icon for years. Interesting to see how it does in Taipei. I will viist it soon. It's nostalgic for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-81915845655911774532015-06-23T19:20:39.028+08:002015-06-23T19:20:39.028+08:00@greg- hahah. thanks for feeling my pain! i was a ...@greg- hahah. thanks for feeling my pain! i was a bit too excited. i agree, it's exciting to see more international brands feel want to have a shop in Taipei. i hope they can find their niche customers. joanhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04929132028327934282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14277482.post-57887143009804569742015-06-22T23:01:23.181+08:002015-06-22T23:01:23.181+08:00holy crap, I don’t even pay $30 for donuts in the ...holy crap, I don’t even pay $30 for donuts in the US! but I guess food reviewers gotta suffer in silence. :D <br /><br />having been to voodoo in their home location a small handful of times (not generally a desserts or sweets person) I’ve always thought of it as just being okay if you like this sort of stuff. <br /><br />still, it is good to see an influx of international “brands” as a rise in profile of our fair city.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725987981632509125noreply@blogger.com