Originally a fashion studio run by designer Zoe Zhao, the passionate art and food lover decided to turn her space into a relaxed three-in-one shop that acts as a spot for vintage fairs, photography exhibitions and a laid-back cup of nicely brewed coffee.
Literally translating to “songs” in Japanese, UTAU hosts a fascinating collection of reused and repurposed articles. A dark wooden table in the corner was originally an old trunk that Zoe brought back from Dali. The colorful flat table used to be the work bench in her fashion studio.
There are only two menus for the entire place, both written and decorated with a light-hearted hand. Amongst the doodles and whirls, you’ll find a long list of drinks, both familiar and outlandish. Locally-roasted beans are used for all the coffees, from a straightforward Americano (RMB28) to the caramel macchiatto (RMB40). The unusual Grenadine latte (RMB35) arrives sans coffee, but the combination of fresh pomegranate seeds, Grenadine and steamed milk is a refreshing summer drink. You’ll also find a plethora of teas (RMB45/pot), fruit juices (RMB40) and wines (RMB158-3,680).
Healthy brunch sets (RMB48-58) are offered daily until 3pm, though they’ll probably serve it later if you ask nicely. For the warm months, a series of refreshing avocado dishes have just been added, including cucumber avocado rolls (RMB45) and an avocado egg (RMB45), in while a soft-boiled egg comes tucked in an avocado shell. When the creamy fruit melts with the yolk, you’ll feel like you’ve a little bit of heaven.
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