FAQ
Before you come,
the short answers
Opening hours, how to get here, parking and what a meal costs — all on this page.
What is plantārium?
plantārium is a sustainable concept space in Taipei’s Xinyi District, built around the idea of “Do Good Together”. Vegetarian food, sustainable living, reading and event space all sit on the same floor. Inside you will find VEGANala (旭穗蔬食), 旭穗 Sourdough, VEGESCHOOL, Noemí Future Market and Jing Si Books & Café, as well as a service point of the Taipei Public Library Songshan Branch.
Where is it, and when is it open?
B1, No. 327 Songlong Road, Xinyi District, Taipei. Open daily 10:00–20:00. The whole building is closed on the last Monday of each month.
How do I get there?
Take the MRT Songshan–Xindian line (green) to Songshan Station, leave by Exit 4A and walk towards Wufenpu; you will see the Fo Guang Shan building, and plantārium is on B1. With a pushchair, or if you need step-free access, go to the ground-floor lobby of the Fo Guang Shan building and take lift 1 or 2 down.
Where can I park nearby?
The closest car park is the Songshan Station underground car park, an easy walk from here.
What does a meal at VEGANala cost, and when is it served?
Weekdays (Mon–Fri): lunch NT$420 (no time limit), afternoon tea NT$379. Weekends and public holidays: lunch NT$450 (90 minutes), afternoon tea NT$399. Lunch is served 11:30–14:00 on weekdays and 11:00–14:15 at weekends; afternoon tea 14:30–17:00. Closed on the last Monday of each month.
Do I need to book a table at VEGANala?
Booking is recommended. Call (02) 2558-7973 or book online.
Can I bring meat into plantārium?
The whole building is vegetarian, and everything served here is meat-free. We would also like to invite you not to bring meat in with you, including deliveries, and to spend a meat-free day with us.
What are the opening hours of the other brands?
旭穗 Sourdough: Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00, (02) 2756-5196. Noemí Future Market and Jing Si Books & Café · plantārium: daily 10:00–20:00.