象園咖啡內湖店

Taipei Wende Station - A restaurant next to Bihu Park, you can slightly see the lakeside view while sitting by the window. The quality of the food is high, but the prices are relatively high. It is quite crowded even on weekday afternoons, so it is recommended to book in advance on weekends.

📍 Pesto Grilled Chicken Thigh Risotto (+99 NT soup set & plain sea salt bagel) NT$385+99
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The chicken thigh is a whole piece, grilled in a teriyaki style, with a very aromatic crispy skin. The risotto has a moderate texture and moisture, with a chewy consistency, which is a big plus. The pesto sauce flavor is acceptable. The tofu and tomato vegetable soup is rich, with a slight tomato acidity; those who like vegetables will enjoy it! The plain sea salt bagel is fluffier than regular bagels, not as dense! The sea salt has a hint of buttery flavor, which is refreshing!

📍 Maple Japanese Set (Korean Beef Slices) + A Set (Vegetable Soup + Iced Black Tea) NT$395+39
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This set allows free refills of drinks, rice, and soup. High cost-performance ratio; if you want to eat your fill, this is highly recommended! The rice is Japanese-style, tasting very healthy. There are a total of two vegetable dishes, one pickled pumpkin, one chawanmushi, a bowl of soup, and a main dish, all ample portions. The Korean beef is the common type of marbled beef slices, with golden kimchi and Korean sweet and spicy sauce, very appetite-inducing.

▶️ Environment
🔹 Plenty of indoor seating and an outdoor area
🔹 Bright and clean decor, with cute elephant figurines
🔹 Drinking water is provided, with a jug placed on the table
🔹 Utensils are on the table

▶️ Helpful Tips
🔹 Suggest calling ahead or using online booking
🔹 Credit cards are accepted, but traditional invoices cannot be processed electronically
🔹 A 10% service charge is added

▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 The "Maple Japanese Set" is more recommended for its higher cost-performance ratio. Additionally, this place is known for its elephant-shaped waffle desserts. I was quite full from the set meal this time, but I hope to return and try it next time!