Tokyo-based premium sweets brand BLANCA is opening its first overseas pop-up shop at the Regent Taipei (晶華酒店), a five-star hotel in Taiwan. The limited-time shop runs from May 5 (Tuesday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026, located in the Regent Gift Shop on the hotel's first floor.
The pop-up brings together BLANCA's signature Basque cheesecake and pudding, plus the "enjoy the char" BLANCA Crepe — the same recipe that sold 50,000 units during a limited-time run at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo. A Taiwan-exclusive mini cheesecake set also makes its debut.
Pop-Up Shop Details
- Dates: May 5 (Tuesday) to May 31 (Sunday), 2026
- Location: Regent Gift Shop, 1F Regent Taipei — No. 3, Lane 39, Section 2, Zhongshan North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei, Taiwan
- Hours: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM (subject to change)
BLANCA Crepe — "Enjoy the Char"
The BLANCA Crepe is made fresh to order, baked one at a time using a double-bake technique that produces an unusually light and crispy texture. The batter is intentionally charred for a toasty, fragrant quality. Two varieties of Japanese cream cheese — the same used in BLANCA's Basque cheesecake — are incorporated, giving the crepe a rich yet refreshingly tangy flavor profile.
Three flavors are available:
| Flavor | Price |
|---|---|
| Plain | NT$ 380 |
| Sugar & Butter | NT$ 380 |
| Prosciutto & Cheese | NT$ 480 |
Classic BLANCA Items, Recreated in Taiwan
BLANCA Basque Cheesecake
BLANCA's signature Basque cheesecake features a deliberately charred surface that imparts a bittersweet, caramel-like flavor, contrasting with the dense, rich creaminess of the cheese inside. The texture melts smoothly, leaving a complex, lingering finish.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| BLANCA Basque Cheesecake | NT$ 1,280 |
BLANCA Pudding
Made with a proprietary double-baking method, the pudding develops a deep vanilla fragrance alongside a firm caramel bitterness. Each spoonful delivers a full, rich taste.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Pudding 3-Piece Box | NT$ 680 |
Taiwan Pop-Up Exclusive Flavors
A Taiwan-exclusive strawberry flavor — "rosa" — joins the POQUITO mini Basque cheesecake lineup for this pop-up. The new flavor is paired with "verde" (matcha) and "caramelo" (caramel) in a three-piece gift box set, available in limited quantities. Each piece is individually wrapped, making it a convenient souvenir or gift option.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| POQUITO 3P BOX (Strawberry / Matcha / Caramel) | NT$ 980 |
About Regent Taipei
The Regent Taipei is a five-star hotel under the IHG Hotels & Resorts group, situated in the Zhongshan district of central Taipei (approximately a 5-minute walk from MRT Zhongshan Station). The hotel is well known for regularly inviting world-renowned chefs and restaurants for culinary collaborations, making it a hub for food culture in the city.
BLANCA was created by Tetsuo Higashi, chef-owner of "acá" — a reservation-only Spanish restaurant in Tokyo that has earned the Tabelog Award Gold for five consecutive years. The brand's Basque cheesecake, launched exclusively online without advertising, quickly sold out within minutes each day through word-of-mouth among food enthusiasts. Seasonal limited-edition flavors — matcha (spring), fig (summer), Japanese chestnut (autumn), and Kogyoku apple (winter) — have also earned a devoted following. A long-running pop-up at Azabudai Hills from April to December last year drew daily queues and attracted fans from Japan and abroad.
All menu items at the pop-up will be prepared by the Regent Taipei's kitchen team using selected Japanese ingredients alongside fresh, high-quality local Taiwanese produce. Prices and details are subject to change.
