Pastaio Noodle cafe 敦北
Taipei CitySongshan DistrictBistro
Specializing in handmade Italian pasta infused with Asian flavors and French toast soaked in an egg-and-milk mixture.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Oil-tossed Abalone Wide Noodles
The abalone is tender and springy, and the belt noodles are wide; the sauce leans Chinese-style, is savory and aromatic, and clings well to the noodles, though the noodles may also be somewhat soft.
Drunken Prawn Wide Noodles
The dish has wide noodles, mild spiciness, and a generous amount of shrimp; the overall flavor may also lean sweet, the noodles are on the thick side, and the sauce can separate toward the end.
Saga Wagyu Drunken Wide Noodles
The wide noodles are chewy and mildly spicy; the soft-cooked egg, lemon, and crushed peanuts bring out layers of flavor, though the wagyu noodles may also feel a little greasy.
Pistachio French Toast
The exterior is crisp and the interior is soft, almost soufflé-like, with a distinct pistachio aroma; the egg aroma may also be subtle, and the ice cream has previously melted after being served early.
Red Shrimp Cold Noodles (胭脂蝦冷麵)
The passion fruit, shiso, and apple flavors work well together, and the noodles blend with the sauce; the portion is relatively modest, and the dish leans toward a specialty-style preparation.
At a Glance
- Peak hours
- There may still be crowds during peak periods and on weekday evenings.
- Reservation
- Reservations are recommended for dinner.
What you should know
Best for
- Dining with friends
Avoid if
- If you want spacious seating or are sensitive to cooking fumes
What you should know
- On one occasion, dessert arrived before the savory dishes were finished, so the ice cream melted quite a bit.
- There have been occasions when seating was arranged at short notice and diners were told they had one hour to dine.
- There was an occasion when the outdoor area had a heater, and evening staff asked whether guests would feel cold.