MINT PASTA 綠薄荷麵食坊

🍝 MINT PASTA | 274-2 Jingxing Road, Wenshan District, Taipei City | 11:00–21:00

💸 An affordable Italian pasta restaurant that only accepts cash, requires self-service for recycling after meals, and does not provide drinking water. On Saturday afternoons, it gets quite crowded. The decor has a slightly exotic flair, but the atmosphere tends to be noisy.

🐟 Creamy smoked salmon pasta $185 uses shredded salmon, which is not very generous in portion, but there's plenty of mushrooms and cabbage. The sauce has a cheesy aroma, rich yet not overwhelming; those who enjoy bold flavors will love it, and adding extra noodles is free, providing a satisfying meal.

🍅 Tomato sauce with wild mushrooms and chicken pasta $175 features substantial chicken pieces, and after mixing, the spice flavors are pronounced. The sauce is tangy and thick, with plenty of ingredients, making it an excellent value for the price.

🍟 Red and yellow potato fries $95 come hot and crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and the combination of two sauces is particularly delightful.

🥣 Creamy corn soup with puff pastry $75; the pastry is ordinary, but the soup is hot, thick, with a strong mushroom flavor, and is very pleasant to drink.

📚 Nearby is Shih Hsin University, which has a large student population, and most of the customers in the restaurant are young people. Overall, it's very suitable for students, budget-conscious individuals, or couples looking to hang out; two people can have a satisfying meal with small dishes for 530 NT dollars, and there’s no service charge. There's also an underground parking lot at the nearby Jingxin Building, making it convenient for transportation.