Mushroom Forest Taipei: Italian Food by Taipei Main Station

Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 Review

Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 is an Italian restaurant located near Beimen Station and the airport MRT station.

At Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 I’ve tried the pasta, seafood risotto and seafood pizza. Each item is just okay and is a place to try if you happen to be in the area.

I live down the street from Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 so I come by for a meal when it’s raining too hard to go somewhere else.

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Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房

3/5

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3/5

The tuna pesto pizza at Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 sounds good, but it was canned tuna and generic pesto sauce on top. It was okay at 3/5. The score was saved because the dough for the pizza was pretty good.

The duck pasta was a little rough to eat. It was very chewy and difficult to eat. The quality of the pasta was okay though.

The special oyster risotto NT$210 was also just okay. Oysters were overcooked and the risotto lacked the creaminess that it’s known for. This was overall just okay.

Quality: Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房

Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 is a pretty nice restaurant inside. It’s very clean with a nice vibe.

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Service: Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房

The service at Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 was just okay. Also 3/5 because the staff isn’t very welcoming.

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Value: Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房

As for value, 3/5 at Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 because the prices were average with other restaurants in the area. 

Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 Menu And Additional Photos

Mushroom Forest 蘑菇森林義式廚房 Location and Hours

Rating Guide

1/5

It’s food, but you’re not going to enjoy it

2/5

Didn’t meet minimum meal expectations

3/5

Satisfying and an adequate meal.

4/5

So good you’ll eat here again!

5/5

You will remember this meal for the rest of your life!

Pricing Guide

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NT$1-100 (US$0-$3.23)

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NT$100-300 (US$3.23-9.68)

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NT$300-700 (US$9-22)

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NT$700+ (US$22.60+)

TIP

Not required or expected. Some restaurants may have a 10% service charge.

Each rating TAIWANEATER rating is comprised of Quality, Service and Value (in order of the rating’s most important points).

QUALITY: The [Quality] is based on how good the food tastes and the presentation.

SERVICE: The [Service] is based on the dining experience. This includes the ambiance of the restaurant and how the interactions with the staff.

VALUE: The [Value] is based on both the Quality and Service in relation to the price. Ratings for food with a low price are a little more generous than food with a high price.

Money In Taiwan

Tax Is Included In The Price

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Taiwan Is Cash Only (For Most Small Shops)

The primary payment method for all transactions in Taiwan is cash. It’s very rare for small shops to take anything other than cash. It’s more common to see places accept the Taipei Metro Card as payment rather a credit card.

Supermarkets and convenience stores in Taiwan (7-Eleven, Family Mart) do not accept credit cards (at least not American credit cards). You can only make purchases by cash or by using your pre-loaded funds on your EasyCard.

Using Credit Cards in Taiwan

If you want to use your credit card in Taiwan, make sure to check if a restaurant in Taiwan accepts credit card in advance. When a place does accept credit card, it will typically be Visa or Mastercard. It’s extremely rare for a place to accept Discover and American Express.UberEats, HonestBee, Deliveroo and FoodPanda are Taipei Food Delivery Services where you can order food directly to your airbnb or hotel using a credit card.

Exchanging Money in Taiwan

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