▶ Hakata Mentaiko Cream Scallop Noodles $540 ◀
Super rich mentaiko cream sauce, each strand of noodles is fully coated in sauce, though it has a slightly spicy taste. However, because it’s cream-based, it can become a bit heavy towards the end, but it’s very satisfying! There are two large scallops, cooked to a medium-well texture! The outside is seared to a very crispy texture, while the inside is very tender! Although the price is on the higher side, it is definitely worth a try!
▶ Salted Egg Cream Mushroom Chicken Noodles $450 ◀
The salted egg flavor is super special, the saltiness of the salted egg combined with the cream balances it out perfectly, so it’s not overly salty at all! The chicken is extremely tender, and there are plenty of pieces. I think this dish offers a higher value for money, as it has both chicken and mushrooms, making it more satisfying to eat!
This place is really super delicious! I deducted half a star for the long wait time 🥹🥹
Taipei Neihu - A high CP value Italian pasta restaurant, offers a wide variety of dishes, and free soda drinks available to refill.
📍Fresh Mushroom Chicken Pesto Baked Rice NT$170
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Pesto is my favorite flavor; the rice is neither too wet nor too dry, the texture is just right! After being baked, the aroma of the cheese pairs really well. There are quite a few pieces of chicken (I remember around 4-5 pieces of chicken breast), and the mushrooms are sliced king oyster mushrooms, though the portion is a bit small. Additionally, there are 1-2 small pieces of broccoli.
If you're worried about not being full, you can choose to increase the portion when ordering without extra charges!
▶️ Environment
🔹 The indoor space is quite large and can accommodate many people.
🔹 The style is clean, comfortable, and bright.
🔹 Free soda drinks and seasoning powders are available for self-service.
🔹 Cutlery needs to be self-served.
▶️ Friendly Reminder
🔹 You need to scan the QR Code to submit your order and then go to the counter to pay (just inform your table number).
(Previously, ordering required filling out a handwritten order form with numbers, but now it's unified to scanning QR Codes on the phone, which is much more convenient.)
🔹 You can use LINE Pay and also swipe a payment card.
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 This Italian pasta restaurant has a lot of options, including pasta, baked pasta, baked rice, omelet rice, risotto, and stew. The dining space is large and comfortable, the food quality is good, and it has a high CP value. I occasionally come here when I don't know what to eat!
The utensils, water, black tea, tissue paper, and seasoning powder are all in the self-service area for you to take.
The black tea tastes like traditional black tea but has a special flavor; it’s quite good but on the sweet side, and you can add water to it.
When checking out, the owner gave a coupon for fried food, which can be used for your next purchase.
There are no vegetables or mushrooms in the meal.
The red sauce has a relatively light flavor, the noodles are of moderate firmness, and there is a generous portion of chicken, which comes in chunks rather than slices.
I would like to return to try other flavors.
This restaurant has a decent amount of space, but not many seats, so friends who wish to dine in might have to wait a bit.
This time, I ordered garlic spicy stir-fried bacon pasta. By the way, the meal comes with a drink, and you can choose from cola, black tea, or Sprite.
Surprisingly, it was quite good. First of all, the noodles had a nice bite to them and were smooth to eat. Although it's spicy stir-fried, it’s not overwhelmingly hot—just the right amount—and it doesn’t overpower the garlic flavor. The bacon was also good; it wasn’t overly salty.
Overall, this place is pretty good, and I recommend it to everyone.
This time, I came to dine with a group of friends on a Friday night. We made a reservation in advance. However, since we arrived right when the place opened at 5:30 PM, there weren't many other customers inside the restaurant at that time. But later, around 6 PM, it gradually filled up to about 70% capacity.
We ordered:
Pesto Cream Pasta
I felt that it didn’t taste like what I had imagined. However, it really was "pesto cream." The pesto flavor wasn't strong enough, and eating too much cream became a bit overwhelming. But I still finished it all, haha! There were some nut particles that added texture, and the pasta was of a good thickness!
Chicken Pizza
We shared a chicken pizza with my friends. It can be cut into six or eight slices. It tasted alright. The cheese was quite moist and there was a decent amount of it, but the chicken flavor was not very strong.
Additionally, my friends ordered the garlic series, which looked really good and smelled amazing!
Overall, I think the prices for the meals were reasonable and the serving speed was okay. However, it was a bit disappointing that they only had set meals for four people and no individual meal options. Also, they charged a 10% service fee, but I felt that there wasn’t much service provided. It felt like there weren't many staff members around.
Overall Rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Dickson's Fooday review is updated!
This time we will be reviewing a popular Instagrammable café located in Ximen Town~~
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
This café is located on the upper floor in Ximen Alley, and the whole atmosphere gives off a pink concept vibe. 😍
Once you step in, it feels like it should be filled with pink bubbles, a place that rejects any masculine presence!
It's true what they say, girls' farts smell sweet, and the rumor that their poop is pink - is that actually real?
The overall vibe is definitely a fragrant Instagrammer feel.
As for the food, the flavor sticks to a standard line – not very good but not very bad either.
For this price range, it's quite okay!
However, when it comes to desserts and drinks, the more Instagrammable and extravagant, the better!
The focus should no longer be on how good they taste!
It’s all about how extravagant they are! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
This place is perfect for any girls wanting to take photos,
guaranteed to give you a unique experience.
From various poses to the level of extravagance in the food and desserts,
it's definitely worth a visit!
🤪🤪 Dickson's Review 🤪🤪
In the afternoon in Ximen Town,
if you're a girl who loves taking extravagant Instagram photos,
you absolutely have to come here for a photo shoot!
Just look at the pink-themed decor and the custom lighting,
girls will surely pick up their phones, and take crazy photos.
This is when you can test your photography skills!
If you take good photos, the girl will smile and have no worries.
Choose the right angles, let her strike various poses,
then snap that shutter!
With various angles and vibes,
who cares about the details, just capture the moment!
Just take the photos first and choose later!
And since you're already here,
you have to go all out for those Instagram photos.
Order every sweet and drink that’s extravagant and beautiful!
Like that magical pink strawberry drink.
Order those extraordinarily extravagant desserts!
Whether you eat them or not, what matters is capturing the moment!
Once you've taken all those cute Instagram photos,
you can share laughs and chit-chat with the girls.
Doesn’t this bring you closer together?~~~
And if she sees how beautiful her photos turned out because of you,
she’ll be thrilled!
At this point, just ask, how's your photography skills, buddy?
If they're not good, better get retaking! 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
Taipei Yongchun MRT Station - A budget-friendly Italian pasta restaurant with walls and floors adorned with black-and-white hand-drawn art. It's definitely worth a visit!
📍 White Wine Clam Pasta NT$140
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I saw online that this place's white wine clam pasta has large clams, so I decided to give it a try!
When the dish arrived, the clams were indeed large, and there were a total of ten of them!
The pasta itself had a regular texture, the sauce had a garlicky and basil aroma, along with a hint of white wine, and the clams were very fresh and sweet.
The most notable thing is that the sauce was a bit watery, which made it somewhat bland while eating the pasta; by the end, there was a lot of broth left haha.
However, the broth was quite delicious and not too salty—I ended up finishing it all!
▶️ Environment
🔹 The indoor seating is moderate, with about 5-6 four-person tables.
🔹 The restaurant features unique black-and-white three-dimensional murals on the walls and floors!
🔹 There is self-service drinking water available.
🔹 Cutlery is self-service.
▶️ Friendly Reminders
🔹 When you enter, you can directly order from the owner before finding a seat.
🔹 Payments can be made via LINE Pay or JkoPay.
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 The quality of the food is quite good; it's a nice option if you're looking for a simple pasta meal at a reasonable price. The dining environment is clean and has a very unique style; the black-and-white murals are perfect for taking photos!
Hello everyone, I'm Flower Peking Duck 🐩
Ever since I got FOODAY, I've had a little more budget for meals every day 👍
Speaking of delicious memories!
I definitely want to recommend this place "Hang Mian Fang."
To me, it's the ancestor of pasta 😆😆
Because it made me fall in love with eating pasta from then on.
As for the reason,
please take a look at my pictures and words 🫶
That's my irresponsible share from Flower Peking Duck 🐩 🤪
Though it's very subjective, it's the most genuine feeling 👀
Friends who like it are welcome to add this restaurant to your must-visit list! ✌🏻
Next time, you should visit it too ☺️☺️☺️
Located in the alleys of Xinyi District, Lazy Pasta is a hidden Italian pasta restaurant in the bustling city. Although the shop is not large, it is very popular due to its unique flavors and comfortable atmosphere. This time, I chose their signature dish, which is also the most visually appealing to me: creamy bacon and egg yolk pasta.
As soon as this creamy bacon and egg yolk pasta was served, a rich aroma wafted through the air, making my mouth water. The noodles were enveloped in a rich creamy sauce, paired with the bacon for a rich and layered texture. The most eye-catching element was the egg yolk placed on top of the noodles, its golden color looked particularly enticing. When mixed gently, the egg yolk blended seamlessly with the creamy sauce, adding a silky texture and a more intense flavor to the dish. Moreover, the taste was just right; Lazy Pasta’s egg yolk pasta is not overly salty and suits the Taiwanese palate perfectly!
However, Lazy Pasta often requires a wait during evening rush hours, indicating its popularity. I arrived around 5:30 PM and noticed that the waiting list had already turned over a page! 😨
In summary, if you want to enjoy a delicious pasta meal or are looking for a relaxing dining environment, this restaurant will not disappoint. Lazy Pasta is definitely an Italian pasta restaurant worth visiting, and both the flavors and ambiance will ensure you have an enjoyable dining experience.
The Italian pasta restaurant is not very spacious, but there are many parking spaces nearby, including a parking lot and street parking. It is highly recommended to make a reservation! Otherwise, you might not get to eat there! The portions of both the pasta and risotto are quite large! The risotto has a slightly firm center; those who do not like hard rice may prefer to order the pasta! The souffle is super fluffy! It's been a long time since I've had such delicious souffle.