[Study-Space Series] The Quiet, High-Quality Su-Si Study Room

Introduction

It has been a long time since I last updated this study-space series. For one thing, I had been working from home and often needed a quiet, uninterrupted place with reliable internet for meetings, so I stopped exploring new places.

For another, getting dressed before going out is a hassle, so I often simply could not be bothered (hey).

After changing careers, though, I finally had another chance to roam around, find places to work, and tackle a few things for my new venture.

I may be a digital nomad at heart. Unfortunately, my powerful desktop is not portable, so I have to make do with a less capable laptop XD.

Still, plenty of work does not require a high-performance computer. Going out with a laptop can be refreshing, and that is how this study-space series finally began again.

Readers who know the place will already know that Su-Si Study Room is a coworking and study space in Taoyuan.

So why did I travel all the way from Taipei to work in Taoyuan?

That is right: a rare hosted collaboration!

Location and Getting There

Su-Si Study Room is at 1F, No. 28, Lane 86, Zhengguang Road, Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City. It uses timed admission and does not take reservations. Opening days, hours, and temporary closures can change, so check its monthly Instagram or Facebook schedule before visiting.

To place it by nearby landmarks, Su-Si Study Room is close to the Taoyuan District Court, the city’s Department of Environmental Protection, and Taoyuan City Hall.

It sits between Taoyuan and Neili stations, though it is closer to Taoyuan Station.

When the invitation arrived, my first thought was, “Hmmm… so how exactly am I going to get there?”

My original plan was perfect: take the train from Nangang to Taoyuan Station, then catch bus 101 straight to the entrance.

But when I reached Taoyuan Station, the next 101 was more than forty minutes away QQ.

So I opened the YouBike app. Both ends of the trip had nearby stations.

As someone who loves weaving through city streets and alleys on a YouBike, of course I chose the bike!

There are several YouBike stations only a short walk from Taoyuan Station.

If one station looks short on bikes, do not panic. Some nearby locations offer both YouBike 1.0 and 2.0, so you are unlikely to be stranded even if you miss the bus : ).

The ride is quick: it took me about fifteen minutes to reach the YouBike station closest to Su-Si Study Room.

The station is called Fazhi–Shoufa Intersection—literally something like “Rule of Law–Law-Abiding.” As someone who has always identified as “chaotic,” I found the name strangely stern XD (what am I even talking about?).

Then I noticed the district court and prosecutors office nearby, along with city hall. Road names like these suddenly made a little more sense (wait, why am I acting surprised?).

There is still a short walk after returning the bike, but it is not far and the pedestrian route is comfortable.

I still recommend YouBike: no parking worries and no need to plan around infrequent buses.

And no, it is not the toast shop in front—keep walking a little farther to find Su-Si Study Room.

When you see this building, you have arrived!

From the outside, the building could easily pass for an atmospheric café: clean, bright, and warm.

A large window faces the street, so curious passersby can peek inside.

One warning: that large window is not the entrance. You need to turn the corner to find the actual door.

On my first visit I spent an embarrassingly long time feeling around the big window for an entrance XDDD. Thankfully, no one inside seemed to notice.

Otherwise, they might have seen me plastered against the glass like Mr. Mime…

The Space

Above the storefront is a large sign, and the short red-brick wall carries another small, delicate Su-Si Study Room sign.

That smaller sign is easy to spot from the sidewalk, so you should not walk past by accident.

There is also a short introduction to the interior, letting visitors understand the space before going in.

That helps prevent casual tours from creating unnecessary noise.

Food is available for both dine-in and takeout. To protect the quiet interior, ordering and pickup for takeout are handled in a separate outside area.

At the time of my visit, takeout cost NT$5 more. If you are not in a hurry, I would rather sit inside, rest, and read for a while.

Dine-in food packed to go also carried an additional NT$5 packaging fee during my visit.

Su-Si Study Room has two levels: a double-height first floor and a loft-like second floor.

Both levels are open, while the high ceiling makes the first floor especially bright and spacious.

The openness also means that sounds travel clearly between floors.

Although Su-Si resembles a café, quiet is its defining rule. Unlike a noisy café where people happen to study, it truly lives up to the words “study room”: conversation is generally not allowed, and the whole venue expects near-total silence.

That makes it a strong option for anyone who wants quiet without the severe atmosphere of a library.

The strict sound policy makes it easy to focus on work or a book, while the setting feels warmer than an ordinary library. The occasional sound of coffee being made becomes gentle background noise XDD.

Even an ordinary clicking mouse may be too loud here, so the counter lends out silent mice.

I found that thoughtful, since not every computer user owns a silent mouse.

I normally use an obnoxiously loud keyboard and mouse XDDDDD, so borrowing a quiet mouse was genuinely helpful when working here.

If you like the feel of it, the counter even sells new mice of the same model as the loaners XDDD.

You might wonder whether it is still worth coming if you have no work to do and simply want somewhere quiet to spend time.

Absolutely. Unlike many coworking spaces, Su-Si Study Room provides plenty of books for visitors.

Science fiction, fantasy, political history, and general literature all appear on its book walls.

With that collection, arriving without work does not mean you have to sit there doing nothing.

You can easily find something to read for an entire morning or afternoon.

If nothing on the shelves catches your eye, the venue also works with an e-reader brand and has devices available on-site.

If you enjoy using one, you can even buy an e-reader there and take it home without hesitation XDDD.

Products, e-reader partnerships, and promotions may change, so check the latest official announcement or ask at the venue.

Su-Si Study Room on Instagram (latest announcements)

Su-Si Study Room on Facebook

You also do not need to worry about your devices running out of power; essentially every first-floor seat has enough outlets.

Even if you are not working or reading and only want to binge videos, there is enough power to keep your devices going.

Some seats provide USB ports as well as three-prong outlets, so forgetting your charging brick is not necessarily a disaster XD.

Now that we have seen the first floor, let us head upstairs.

Where the first floor feels like a café, the second feels more like a dedicated study room—one of the venue’s most distinctive features.

The second floor has two types of seating: open desks separated by acrylic panels and more enclosed desks divided by wood panels.

They resemble two familiar styles of library study desks XD. I did not expect a study room to offer quite so much choice.

Unlike battered library desks covered in scribbles, these seats were kept clean and in very good condition.

Libraries can also become crowded and stuffy, making it uncomfortable to keep studying.

Because this venue is open across the two levels, the air did not feel stale even after a longer stay.

If you still cannot study in an environment this good, you may have no one left to blame but yourself XDDDD (certainly not the room).

These desks are clearly designed for serious focus, with two USB ports and two power outlets for charging several devices.

There are no USB-C PD ports, though, so anyone who needs fast charging should bring a suitable charging brick.

The wood-partition desks have task lamps, while the open desks have either hanging lights or desk lamps to provide enough light for reading and work.

If you are preparing for an exam or carry many books and tools, the wood desks provide useful storage above the work surface.

The venue also supplies baskets if you need more room.

If even that is not enough, lockers are available from the counter—although bringing quite that much with you may not be the best plan XDDD.

For exam candidates and anyone working for hours, the chair matters almost as much as the desk.

The chairs offer support with fairly soft cushions and felt comfortable when I tried one XD. I eventually worked in the double-height first-floor area, however, so I cannot promise how they feel after several hours.

Curious readers will have to try them for themselves!

Because the venue also serves freelancers and digital nomads, it offers practical office services such as a multifunction printer.

It also sells items that I strongly suspect appeared after customer surveys—such as calculators approved for national examinations (????).

Whether you need printing, scanning, or somehow forgot the calculator for your national exam, Su-Si tries to provide what you need. Very considerate XDDD.

After touring the space, I chose a sofa seat in the double-height first-floor area.

A huge window looks onto the street, letting me watch cars and people pass by (and letting those cars and people observe me in return XD). I watched the street change from late morning into evening.

I found plenty of inspiration and worked efficiently. In fact, I wrote much of this article during that stay.

The seat also gets abundant afternoon sunlight. It is excellent for photos if you enjoy documenting your workspace.

Pricing, Food, and How It Works

Su-Si Study Room charges by time. See Su-Si Study Room on Facebook for the latest prices.

If you plan to spend a full day studying or working, the drinks and meals available inside mean you do not have to leave just to take a break.

The basic charge includes unlimited refills of several hot and cold drinks.

During my visit, the refillable drinks were the ones listed on the small sign in the photo, with hot and cold options clearly marked.

The sugar labels were less clear, except for the lightly sweetened iced barley tea.

I normally drink unsweetened tea and no coffee, so I ordered oolong thinking, “Fine, a little sugar is okay.” Luckily, it turned out to be unsweetened XDD.

Later I ordered cranberry juice. Was it sweetened? Wait—is unsweetened cranberry juice even possible XDDD?

Small cookies and sweets are also included. More elaborate desserts need to be ordered separately, as described below.

I went back for Kuai Kuai gummies several times while working. Those gummies really know how to win people over XDDD.

For anyone wanting a different drink, a snack, or a real meal, Su-Si offers rice dishes and dumplings substantial enough to count as lunch or dinner.

Desserts included mochi, cake, and ice cream, with plenty to choose from.

There were also individually brewed drink options.

Those additional items cost extra, of course.

Some readers may ask why those foods are not simply included with the unlimited refreshments.

Everyone works differently. I rarely eat continuously while working—perhaps a little candy for energy, or a takeout drink.

Including full meals in the unlimited offering would raise the hourly charge, even for visitors like me who do not need that much food.

Keeping meals à la carte made the timed rate feel more manageable while still providing included drinks.

It also means that someone studying or working all day can buy filling meals without leaving the venue.

On arrival, the counter records your entry time and gives you a personal QR code. Refills and additional orders are placed through that system.

You can pay through the same system, so digital payment is available if you do not carry cash.

For socially anxious people, the QR code is a gift. I do not enjoy repeatedly approaching staff to order XDDD, so less interaction suits me perfectly.

You generally speak with staff only when entering, receiving food, and checking out. The rest of the visit requires very little interaction.

Included refills appear as NT$0 in the ordering system; paid items show their prices.

The categories are clear enough even for someone unfamiliar with mobile ordering. And, of course, you can still ask staff if anything is confusing XD.

Other services mentioned earlier—printing, exam calculators, e-readers, and more—are also ordered through the QR code.

That system likely reduces conversations at the counter and the noise they would create, while making orders easier to manage.

The ordering page contains amusing explanations: silent mice appeared after someone complained about clicking, while five-dumpling portions were introduced after a survey response said ten were too many.

Reading those notes, I could almost picture the manager’s helpless expression. Like cram-school rules, every rule seems to have a story behind it XD.

There was also a startling recommendation for chive-and-shrimp dumplings XDDDD.

I arrived shortly before noon and stayed until around six in the evening.

I had heard that the dumplings were excellent, so I ordered ten cabbage dumplings for lunch.

The menu also had yellow-chive dumplings and… cilantro dumplings, which my Facebook friends enthusiastically recommended.

I am sorry, but I am physically incapable of accepting cilantro, chives, or yellow chives. Truly… can… not. Curious readers will have to try those flavours themselves.

The cabbage dumplings, however, were genuinely delicious: large, juicy, and especially good with the sauce.

They were so large that I completely understood why someone had requested a five-piece serving. Ten left me almost too full.

At NT$90 for ten during my visit, they felt like excellent value.

In the afternoon I spotted a peanut-mochi tea set on the ordering page and decided to try it.

The set included a little hill of bite-sized mochi coated in peanut powder, plus a drink.

The peanut powder was not cloyingly sweet, and the small mochi were pleasantly light. It was just right when I wanted a modest afternoon snack.

I ate, drank, listened to music, and worked on this article until it was nearly finished and evening had arrived.

It was a productive yet wonderfully chill day.

Conclusion

Many thanks to Su-Si Study Room for the invitation and for making this hosted collaboration possible on Wakame, my little blog!

The visit introduced me to a wonderful place in Taoyuan that I might otherwise never have discovered, since I rarely travel there.

Finding a polished coworking space a little way from the station was already a surprise—and the dumplings ranked among the tastiest and best-value ones I had tried (somehow the dumplings became my strongest memory?).

I hope this article helps more readers discover the space : ).

Let us end with a photograph of Su-Si Study Room in the evening.

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