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Red Car Wash Container Is Magical
December 30, 2021

Red Car Wash Container Is Magical

by Joe Cargo

A popular feature of Taiwan Car Washes are container box water distribution systems, which connect to a network of hoses that supply water around the complex.  It's another fascinating way that containers can be recycled…
Container Cat Cuisine At Mellow Sushi (醇壽司)
December 12, 2021

Container Cat Cuisine At Mellow Sushi (醇壽司)

by Joe Cargo

Mellow Sushi (醇壽司 梧棲店) is a reasonably priced sushi shop in Taichung, only a five minute drive from Mitsui Outlet Park (台中港).  It's so cat friendly that there's a built-in litter box cut out in…
Hooked On Fish And Chips In Hsinchu
December 06, 2021

Hooked On Fish And Chips In Hsinchu

by Joe Cargo

Located in Nanliaobeike Park (南寮貝殼公園), adjacent to Old Nanliao Fishing Harbor (新竹南寮舊漁港), Hooked On Fish And Chips is a great place for people who want that authentic British style flavor.  It's not uncommon for people to drive miles to…
Reading About Boats In A Container Bookstore
December 04, 2021

Reading About Boats In A Container Bookstore

by Joe Cargo

When Eslite Spectrum (誠品生活) opened a location at an outlet mall next to the Port of Taichung, they wanted to create an aura to match their surroundings. So naturally, they created a Container Box Bookstore!  Everything…
The Yellow Container Chicken Shack (炸佬餓)
November 22, 2021

The Yellow Container Chicken Shack (炸佬餓)

by Joe Cargo

Looking for a great take-out place?  Just head over to the Hungry Fried Guy Chicken Shack (炸佬餓炸雞店) on Longhua road... it's in a big, yellow container box, and you can't miss it!!  Probably one of…
Cafe Champ Makes Cargo Look Cool
November 01, 2021

Cafe Champ Makes Cargo Look Cool

by Joe Cargo

Cafe' Champ could have a variety of monikers, such as Fast Lane Caffine or High Adrenaline Java or even Nascar Joe.  Any nickname you choose has to be about living on the edge and speed,…
The Nothing Bar On Pier5 Is Really Something
October 26, 2021

The Nothing Bar On Pier5 Is Really Something

by Joe Cargo

The Nothing Bar is really quite something. Enjoy a fresh beer and chat with friends while soaking in gorgeous views of the Tamsui river.  The Nothing Bar is located in the middle of Dadaocheng Pier Plaza,…
Even The Minions Have Their Own Cargo Box
October 22, 2021

Even The Minions Have Their Own Cargo Box

by Joe Cargo

The Minions are continuing their quest for total domination and now they're targeting the world's cargo boxes too!  The shop's name is Bananas For You, and on its shelves are just about every souvenir item…
A Quiet Night Out At The Material Café (素材日常)
October 19, 2021

A Quiet Night Out At The Material Café (素材日常)

by Joe Cargo

If you want to spend a quiet evening sipping a cup of coffee and chewing on a scone, in a pristine style atmosphere, then the Material Café (素材日常) is the perfect destination.  Just a short…
Peck (啄) Brunch Is Soul Of Jinlong Road
October 18, 2021

Peck (啄) Brunch Is Soul Of Jinlong Road

by Joe Cargo

With spotless streets and rows of homes, Jinlong Road is a neigborhood in the truest sense of the word.  And in the center of that road is a small cafe' called Peck Brunch (啄Brunch), which…
Enjoying The Afternoon At Heart Coffee (心咖啡)
October 17, 2021

Enjoying The Afternoon At Heart Coffee (心咖啡)

by Joe Cargo

Located adjacent to Asia University Hospital in Taichung, Heart Coffee (心咖啡) is a popular Cargo Box Coffee shop that specializes in their own gourmet beans.  As you look out the window, there is a picturesque…
Shopping In Style At The Hama Boutique (亞瑪精品)
October 14, 2021

Shopping In Style At The Hama Boutique (亞瑪精品)

by Joe Cargo

Just in time for the Winter Holidays, the Hama Boutique (亞瑪精品) placed a temporary Container Clothing Store in the middle of the Xinyi Shopping District.  Less than 100 feet away from the largest Christmas tree…
Self Car Wash Has Container Water Tank
October 09, 2021

Self Car Wash Has Container Water Tank

by Joe Cargo

There's a trend to use Container Boxes in Self-Car Washes in Taichung, and that makes sense considering they already have lockable doors, are built to withstand the outdoor elements, and are easy to move.  Above the…
Ming Lun Pancakes Takes Over The Night
October 04, 2021

Ming Lun Pancakes Takes Over The Night

by Joe Cargo

Ming Lun Pancakes (明倫蛋餅-大坑店) as been an institution in the Taichung Area since 1978, and one of the things that makes them stand out is their unique Container Box Shop.  With a double decker container,…
A Family Feeling At The Container Box Cafe (是咩)
September 14, 2021

A Family Feeling At The Container Box Cafe (是咩)

by Joe Cargo

Walking down the street one day, we came upon an oasis, a beautiful botanic paradise, with some very unusual and exotic plants.  In the middle of that garden was an exquisite Container Box Cafe' (是咩),…
The Danhai Cargo Box Library
August 02, 2021

The Danhai Cargo Box Library

by Joe Cargo

The Danhai Cargo Box Library Reading Room is a unique treasure that only comes by once in a blue moon.  It is the epitome of what a reading room should be, just a small windowed…
Hi Hai Cargo Tea (手作輕食) At Nanliao Harbor
July 28, 2021

Hi Hai Cargo Tea (手作輕食) At Nanliao Harbor

by Joe Cargo

Across the street from Nanliao Harbor in Hsinchu, Hi Hai (手作輕食) Tea is a good place to spend a few hours relaxing with your friends.  Directly in the center of Fenglihuodong Park (風力活動公園), Hi Hai Tea…
Smoothie and Juice Mini Container
July 18, 2021

Smoothie and Juice Mini Container

by Joe Cargo

On the outskirts of Taichung, there is a mini-container that has an awesome smoothie and juice bar.  It's official name is 彼可斯Bicuss冰菓室, and they have an apparent love of felines, which is showingly expressed in…
The World's Best Tea Is Cargo Box Tea
July 12, 2021

The World's Best Tea Is Cargo Box Tea

by Joe Cargo

If you are looking for the world's most relaxed place to drink those tea leaves, then Cafe Tea on DaDaoCheng Wharf is the answer to your prayers.  
Open Your Door (出櫃) Has The Freshest Milk Tea
June 24, 2021

Open Your Door (出櫃) Has The Freshest Milk Tea

by Joe Cargo

In some ways, Open Your Door (出櫃) is a shop within a shop, because the Container Box is situated inside a large commercial space.  Even more surprising, it's in an upscale area where rental prices…
Container Box Dessert With Iron Support
June 17, 2021

Container Box Dessert With Iron Support

by Joe Cargo

The most eye-alluring part of this current container are the I-beam and end plate supports.  Set up as a dessert shop in Hsinchu, they really did an excellent job of stabilizing everything on a crooked…
TNUA Soft Ice Cream Is Heart Of College Scene
June 12, 2021

TNUA Soft Ice Cream Is Heart Of College Scene

by Joe Cargo

With cattle grazing in the field adjacent to it's front patio, this is one of the most unique Container Cafes' we have visited so far.  Located in the center of Tapei National University of the…
Binlang Container Supported By Hubcaps
May 28, 2021

Binlang Container Supported By Hubcaps

by Joe Cargo

Depending on the district, some zoning codes are more favorable towards container shops than others.  However, having hubcaps as foundation support has to be pushing it to the limit.  Binlang sellers have a habit of…
Huoguichawu (貨櫃茶屋) Container Tea Shop
May 24, 2021

Huoguichawu (貨櫃茶屋) Container Tea Shop

by Joe Cargo

When visiting Huoguichawu (貨櫃茶屋) Container Tea Shop, the first thing you will notice is its unique location, at the bend between two intersections.  The way the street curves, it almost leads you directly to the…
Pancake Cones At I Love Chow (我愛豹豹)
May 11, 2021

Pancake Cones At I Love Chow (我愛豹豹)

by Joe Cargo

Sometimes I daydream about the pancake cones they make at Dadaocheng Dock, embeded with cream and covered with a variety of delicious toppings.  The shop that makes these treats of wonder is called I Love…
Mitsui Outlet and the Cargo Food Court
May 09, 2021

Mitsui Outlet and the Cargo Food Court

by Joe Cargo

Last weekend, I found myself in Cargo Box Heaven, and there were stevedore angels floating around me.  Then I realized, it wasn't heaven, I was in the Mitsui Outlet Mall Food Court.  It really was…
24-Hour Car Wash Container Office
April 22, 2021

24-Hour Car Wash Container Office

by Joe Cargo

Car washes are the perfect place to utilize a container office, especially for a business with low overhead.  This particular office has all the necessary amenities, such as running water, electricity, air conditioning, and ample…
I Love Cargo Box Coffee at The Heart Cafe
April 07, 2021

I Love Cargo Box Coffee at The Heart Cafe

by Joe Cargo

It's amazing what you can do with a container box and a dream.  The other day, we saw a small cafe' in the most desolate of locations, yet it had the warmth, charm, and beauty…
Lavender Container Box With Drawbridge
April 02, 2021

Lavender Container Box With Drawbridge

by Joe Cargo

There is the most unusual pink and lavender Binlang Shop over in Hsinchu, complete with it's own home-made drawbridge spanning across a small creek.  When the sun hits the lavender container at the end of…
Binlang Cargo Shops On Cinder Blocks
March 30, 2021

Binlang Cargo Shops On Cinder Blocks

by Joe Cargo

Sometimes it's hard to distinguish a Cargo Box Shop from a simple shed surrounded by corrugated metal sheets.  However, when you see cinder blocks supporting the shop, that's usually a clear sign that it's a…
The Allure Of A & J Cafe
March 17, 2021

The Allure Of A & J Cafe

by Joe Cargo

A & J Cafe', also known as BowknotAJCAFE, is celebrated for having the best coffee in Hsinchu.  Only a mile from the Hsinchu Fish Harbor (新竹漁港), this shop is unique for having several containers linked…
J's American Style Burger Is Fast Food In A Box
February 22, 2021

J's American Style Burger Is Fast Food In A Box

by Joe Cargo

Cargo Box Fast Food, that's the best way to describe J's American Style Burger.  Juicy beef, fresh luttuce, tomato, lots of ketchup, and american cheese, it's everything you want a cheeseburger to be.  Unlike the…
Container Box Strip Mall in Xinshe (新社區)
February 12, 2021

Container Box Strip Mall in Xinshe (新社區)

by Joe Cargo

Over in Xinshe District (新社區) in Taichung, there is a container box strip mall that sports a variety of different shops, primarily restaurants.  It's a unique feeling to sit and eat lunch inside a metal…
Bonsai Garden At Spring Breeze Yard (煦院園藝)
February 02, 2021

Bonsai Garden At Spring Breeze Yard (煦院園藝)

by Joe Cargo

In some cultures, Bonsai trees can run anywhere from a hundred to a million dollars, which is why the Bonsai Garden Service at Spring Breeze Yard (煦院園藝) is a necessity.  For that kind of investment,…
Binlang Cargo Shops of Tamsui
January 20, 2021

Binlang Cargo Shops of Tamsui

by Joe Cargo

One of the most popular uses of Cargo Containers in Taiwan is for Binlang Shops.  Drive down any busy street outside the city, and you will see them scattered along the road.  They are famous…