八又三分之一 — Restaurant in Taichung

08/2025

This is just my personal experience — hope it helps others decide.

We chose this place mainly because there’s no service charge, the menu had photos (which I always appreciate), and the food/prices looked decent.

The ordering system was pretty frustrating — the screen froze several times before we could finally place our order.

As for the service: there really isn’t any, but that’s expected since they don’t charge for it. What was harder to accept was the wait time — it took nearly 40 minutes for the food to come out. That’s a long wait when dining is limited to 90 minutes. If you eat slowly or like to chat while eating, it feels rushed and stressful. It’s not just a “don’t come if you’re in a hurry” situation — the timing just doesn’t work well.

The space is also pretty tight. The tables are small and seating is cramped. If you’re carrying anything more than a small bag, you’ll probably end up putting it on the floor.

We tried four kinds of pasta. Only the pesto had a nice, rich sauce. The others were really watery — they had flavor, but the sauces didn’t cling to the pasta like they should. The mentaiko one tasted more like it was mixed with mayo, which was confusing. I now get what other reviews meant by “soupy pasta.”

The included black tea was just basic. I don’t expect much from complimentary drinks anyway — sometimes I think it’s better not to offer them at all. But some people might like the extra touch.

One heads-up: the listing mentions parking, but it might just mean scooter parking. If you’re driving, plan accordingly.

The restaurant has a note saying they’re not welcoming to difficult customers. Not sure if we count as “difficult” coming from overseas, but this is just my honest opinion based on our visit. Personally, I wouldn’t come back.

Wishing them all...

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