Menu to Taste

Vender

Cocktail Bar · Taichung · Chef Summer Chen

Ranked among Asia's 50 Best Bars, Vender is a Southeast Asian-inspired cocktail bar in Taichung co-founded by bartender Summer Chen and Darren Lim. The speakeasy entrance is disguised as an interactive coin-operated vending machine. Cocktails feature Southeast Asian spices alongside dishes like bak kut teh.

No. 118, Wuquan West 4th St, West District, Taichung City, 40348, Taiwan, Taichung

  • #20 Asia's 50 Best Bars
  • #74 World's 50 Best Bars 2025
  • #14 Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026

Menu

Cocktails

  • Nasi Lemak (450) — A Singapore-inspired cocktail capturing the flavour profile of the classic Southeast Asian rice dish. Part of Summer Chen's homage to her formative bartending years in Singapore.
  • Left Side Menu Selection (450) — Cocktails on the left side of the wooden-box menu are designed for beginners — refreshing, lighter flavors with less alcohol. Each has flavor profiles graded with 1-5 stars.
  • Singapore Sling Welcome Shot (450) — A complimentary miniature Singapore Sling served to every guest upon entry — Summer Chen's nod to her bartending career in Singapore.
  • Right Side Menu Selection (450) — Cocktails on the right side of the wooden-box menu offer spicier, heavier, stronger flavors for experienced drinkers. Each has flavor profiles graded with 1-5 stars.
  • Vender Bottled Cocktails (450) — House-made bottled cocktails available from the actual vending machines inside the bar. Rotating flavors crafted by Summer Chen, available to take away.
  • Milo Dinosaur (450) — A cocktail inspired by the beloved Singapore Milo Dinosaur drink. Part of the Southeast Asian nostalgia series on Vender's menu.
  • Durian Ice Cream (450) — Spanish brandy, PX sherry, chocolate mint schnapps. A bittersweet dessert cocktail garnished with fresh durian sandwiched between two waffles.
  • Gacha Machine Cocktail (100) — Insert NT$100 into the gacha capsule machine to receive a randomly selected cocktail. Each capsule contains a token for a specific drink from the menu.
  • Kaya Toast (450) — Pandan and coconut milk-washed, with champagne added to elevate the pandan aroma. Inspired by Singapore's traditional breakfast treat — 'Kaya' in Malay refers to richness.
  • A Cigar Vending Machine (450) — Dark rum, red wine syrup, aromatised wine, fresh lemon juice, egg white, chocolate bitters. Smoked tableside with Taiwanese cypress wood chips. Inspired by Summer Chen's first taste of Cuban cigars. Vender's signature cocktail.

The Experience

In a hidden location.

  • Setting: Hidden

Phone: +886 4 2372 5875

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