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Zone Cafe 弄咖啡親子餐廳 大東店
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Zone Cafe 弄咖啡親子餐廳 大東店

Zone Cafe Dadong
Coffee · 鳳山區
★ 4.4・3,131 reviews 110 views Closed now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“A bright dining room combines with a ball pit, pretend-play toys, and other equipment, fitting families who want a meal and playtime together while visiting Fengshan with children.”

Family play space Grass-picnic atmosphere Italian-style mains
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 大東站 · Dadong, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to change plans

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Ball pit and books let children switch activities

The second floor gathers a ball pit, small slide, pretend-play area, books, and a few adjacent dining tables—a clear draw for families combining a meal with children's activity.

02
A grass-picnic mood extends the gathering

High ceilings, daylight, and wood frame open seating and semi-private booths downstairs. Pasta, risotto, and children's meals accommodate different diners.

03
A warm meat-and-greens salad is also available

Matsusaka pork warm salad places meat and greens on one large plate for diners avoiding rice or noodles. Leaf variety is limited, so guests seeking a broader mix can decide accordingly.

04
Strong recognition built from over 3,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.4 points from 3,131 reviews, a straightforward popularity reference for first-time travelers.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

2019 SINCE

Creating a natural table in an arts district

Zone Cafe's Dadong branch opened inside Dadong Arts Center in 2019, bringing a family restaurant into the arts district. Imitation woodland and flowers create a natural mood alongside pasta and risotto; the ground-floor picnic atmosphere and upstairs play area let families alternate dining with play and reading.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Southeast Asian Red Curry Chicken Risotto MetroBites visit photo

Southeast Asian Red Curry Chicken Risotto

Red curry coats rice and chicken, with every grain carrying continuous curry aroma. Gently spicy, it suits diners seeking a more vivid main from the broad menu and comfortable with a little heat.

Parmesan Fries MetroBites visit photo

Parmesan Fries

Freshly fried potatoes stay crisp beneath Parmesan, with truffle mayonnaise on the side. Cheese and dip add rich aroma, making them easy to share; eat hot for the best crunch.

Spaghetti Bolognese MetroBites visit photo

Spaghetti Bolognese

Tomato meat sauce thoroughly coats the pasta, with ample meat and a moist, smooth texture. Clear tomato and meat flavors suit diners who prefer familiar pasta over gently spicy curry and also share well.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Confirm seats beside the play area

Only a few dining tables sit beside the second-floor play area. If you want to watch children closely, ask about upstairs seating when reserving.

02
Socks are required in the play area

Shoes must be removed and socks worn in the upstairs play area, so bring socks for everyone. The floor changes level; children still need adult supervision.

03
Choose online, then confirm at the counter

Select dishes through online ordering, then follow the on-site process to confirm the order at the counter.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

This version localizes the original visit story while preserving the original photo sequence.

✨ AI Quick Take

Zone Cafe Family Restaurant, Dadong, is inside Dadong Arts Center in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, within walking distance of Dadong Station. Pasta, risotto, salads, fried snacks, and children's meals combine with a bright ground-floor dining room and large upstairs play area, giving adults a place to gather and children somewhere active. It particularly suits families and larger groups.

Setting and dining atmosphere:The ground floor follows a grass-picnic theme, with open seating in the middle and semi-private booths along the side. High ceilings, wood, and abundant daylight make it spacious. Most of the second floor is a play area with a ball pit, small slide, pretend-play sets, books, rocking horses, and other toys, plus a few dining tables. Parents seated downstairs can check the play area on an on-site monitor.
Location and visit notes:The address is No. 161, Guangyuan Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, inside Dadong Arts Center and walkable from Dadong Station. Select food online, then follow the on-site process to complete ordering at the counter. Shoes come off and socks are required upstairs. Only a few tables sit by the play area, so arrange one ahead if needed. Floor levels vary, and children still require adult attention and supervision.
Southeast Asian Red Curry Chicken Risotto

Red curry coats the rice and chicken with gentle heat rather than aggressive spice. For a more vivid main on a broad family-restaurant menu, this is a useful starting point; rice absorbing the sauce keeps curry flavor present in every bite.

南洋紅咖哩雞肉燉飯原圖
Parmesan Fries

Parmesan Fries arrive freshly fried and crisp, dusted with cheese and served with truffle mayonnaise. Cheese and truffle give familiar fried food another layer of richness. Share them with a group and eat hot for the strongest crunch.

帕瑪森脆薯原圖
Spaghetti Bolognese

Tomato leads the Bolognese, with ample meat sauce clinging fully to the pasta for a moist, easy texture. Familiar tomato and meat appeal to diners avoiding spice. Pasta, sauce, and aroma arrive together in every bite, and the dish can be shared by children and adults.

波隆那肉醬義大利麵原圖
Matsusaka Pork Warm Salad

This large plate combines pork with greens in a substantial portion, fitting diners who want meat and vegetables without rice or noodles. Leaf variety is relatively focused, so those expecting many kinds of greens should choose accordingly. Its advantage is a clear focus, delivering meat and vegetables on one plate.

松板豬溫沙拉原圖
Uncle's take: Children burn energy in the ball pit while adults finish a proper meal—that is the ideal division of labor at a family gathering.
💡 Ordering Notes

Groups can use risotto or pasta as mains and share Parmesan Fries. Add Matsusaka pork warm salad for more vegetables. Families should bring socks, and anyone wanting a table beside the upstairs play area should arrange it early. Equipment is varied, but changes in floor level and running children still require adult supervision.

  • Location:No. 161, Guangyuan Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, inside Dadong Arts Center near Dadong Station.
  • Type:Family restaurant, pasta, risotto, salads, and fried snacks.
  • Recommended:Southeast Asian Red Curry Chicken Risotto, Parmesan Fries, Spaghetti Bolognese, and Matsusaka pork warm salad.
  • Features:Grass-picnic dining and a large children's play area upstairs.
  • Good for:Families, friend gatherings, and visits combined with Dadong's arts district.

📌 Editor's Summary

Zone Cafe Dadong's main advantage is placing a spacious gathering room and a genuinely active children's play area together. Open seats, semi-private booths, and a monitor help adults dine downstairs; the upstairs ball pit, slide, reading, and pretend-play areas provide variety. From gently spicy Southeast Asian Red Curry Chicken Risotto and tomato-rich Spaghetti Bolognese to shareable Parmesan Fries and balanced Matsusaka pork warm salad, orders can fit each companion. Metro access and the surrounding arts setting make it easy to combine dining, play, and a park stroll in one Fengshan outing.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.4
★ 4.4 · 3,131 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
830台灣高雄市鳳山區三民里光遠路161號
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

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大東站 · Dadong
Exit 2 · about 2 min walk · about 118 m
Also convenient
Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 2 min walk · about 128 m
Walking About 2 min from Exit 2 · about 118 m
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