Banqiao District, New Taipei City｜Le Comptoir 康拓洋行

A very good selection of cheese and wine are served here, and the staff are very knowledgeable. We spoke to them about our likes and dislikes and they put together a very fantastic charcuterie board to pair with our wines. The pine nuts pate is my favourite out of all that’s served!

I went off in search of this place after visiting their stall at this year's European Christmas Market at Breeze Xinyi. I wanted some good French cheese and was hoping to find a cheeseboard as well as some cheese to take home. This bistro is in Banqiao, a short walk from the blue line Xinpu exit 5. I was not at all disappointed when I got there. The bistro has cozy outdoor seating and lots of seating indoors and upstairs. There was a nice selection of wines to pair with their cheeseboards and the staff can make educated recommendations, based on your preferences. I brought a novel and enjoyed a leisurely glass of wine and a half-cheeseboard.. the selections were excellent and the music was charming. I went home with a gruyere that was heady and stimulating, peppered with tiny crystals, and a soft, creamy, walnut-flavored havarti-like brun de noix. The store has a monthly membership club where you can receive a selection of cheese at home.. I'm definitely going to look into that! Great place for a gathering of friends or a warm date. 🍷

Place is great, and then when you enter; wow; welcome to France ; wines are delicious and cheese is mind blowing with some cold cuts... such a great experience