首思義義式餐坊

♢ Initial Thoughts Italian Bistro ♢
Location: Situated near National Chengchi University, about a two-minute walk to reach. (2nd floor of the Maki side of the FamilyMart)
Dining Environment: Clean, spacious, and overall comfortable ambiance.
Ordering Method: Order at the counter.

My favorite Italian pasta place among three nearby! Lazy Pasta has a smaller space, making it less comfortable for chatting with friends.

• Mexican Cream Smoked Duck Breast Pasta $160
  A sauce not typically found in regular Italian restaurants! It has a slight spicy kick to the creamy sauce (spiciness is mild).
  The duck breast was average; it wasn't particularly impressive but still tasty. The pasta was cooked to a medium hardness, not too soft and without much of a chewy texture.

I recommend adding on the set menu:
Sesame salad, garlic baguette, today's soup, brown sugar pudding, and beverages under $90.
$80 for three items, $100 for four items.

Adding a scoop of ice cream costs only $10! I recommend the honey flavor, which tastes like honey cake turned into ice cream. I remember another flavor having a bit of a bubbly texture (not sure how to describe it).

I’ve previously tried the fried chicken thigh pasta; if you're looking for something more satisfying, go for the chicken thigh, it's a large piece and very enjoyable.