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森林小徑-文心店
Exit 1 · about 6 min walk

森林小徑-文心店

Senlin Xiaojing Wenxin
Brunch, Italian Cuisine, Pasta, Pet-Friendly · 北屯區
★ 4.7・2,734 reviews 293 views Open now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“Crisp karaage and tender red-wine beef are memorable, while child-, pet-, and vegetarian-friendly choices make gatherings flexible. The two-hour seating gives enough time for a proper meal.”

Karaage cream pasta Red-wine beef rice Family- and pet-friendly
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 Wenxin Zhongqing Station, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

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
Braised beef, rice, and omelet

The beef is braised tender and the rich sauce stays light enough for rice; an omelet completes the texture and portion.

02
Crisp karaage with mellow cream sauce

Fresh-fried karaage keeps its juices, pairing crisp coating with the rounded cream sauce.

03
Easy to arrange for varied dining needs

Pasta, rice, drinks, and vegetarian choices share a cat-themed space. Families and pet owners can state their needs and follow house rules.

04
High visibility backed by 2,000+ reviews

Google currently shows about 4.7 from 2,734 reviews, a clear popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

Forest Path began at Wenxin

The Wenxin branch is where the Forest Path brand began before expanding to other locations. In its cat-accented space, choose pasta, rice, tea, or coffee and experience the atmosphere of the original branch.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Hungarian Red-Wine Braised Beef Rice MetroBites visit photo

Hungarian Red-Wine Braised Beef Rice

Tender beef in a rich but not heavy sauce, served with rice and an omelet for anyone craving a braised main.

Italian Herb Karaage Pasta MetroBites visit photo

Italian Herb Karaage Pasta

Fresh-fried karaage stays crisp and juicy beside mellow cream-sauce pasta; add heat to taste.

Honey-Pomelo Spring Tea MetroBites visit photo

Honey-Pomelo Spring Tea

A pot of hot tea with fresh pomelo fragrance and a mellow base, suited to the meal or slow sipping afterward.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Explain your group's needs when booking

For children, pets, or a group, reserve ahead and state your needs. Pets must follow house rules; bring a leash and cleaning supplies and avoid disturbing others.

02
Note the minimum spend and time limit

Minimum spend is NT$250 per person, dining is limited to two hours, and no ten-percent service charge is added. Last orders are around 8 p.m.; confirm food service if arriving late.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Quick Take

森林小徑-文心店 feels warm and easygoing, with cat details and a welcoming mood for families, cat lovers, or anyone wanting pasta and rice in comfort. The cooking is more substantial than the usual pet-friendly stereotype, especially mains such as red-wine braised beef, which show care and completeness and make the restaurant memorable.

Uncle's take: Cute rooms with ordinary food are the danger. Here the mains hold their own—that gives the place confidence.
Setting and atmosphere:Cat motifs extend into a family- and pet-friendly setting, with pasta, risotto, drinks, and vegetarian choices. Pets may be on the floor under house rules as long as they do not disturb others; friendly never means handing the whole restaurant to the fur kids. Dining is limited to two hours. Reserve for children, pets, or a group and explain your needs so nobody has to guess.
Location and dining notes:森林小徑-文心店 is at 台中市北屯區文心路四段131號, about an eight-minute walk from Wenxin Zhongqing Station; phone 04-2298-2238. Food is served all day from roughly eleven-thirty in the morning to nine-thirty at night, with last orders around eight in the evening. Minimum spend is NT$250 per person, dining is limited to two hours, and no ten-percent service charge is added. There is no private car park; use a legal nearby space.
● Italian Herb Karaage Pasta

This generous, approachable plate gives a solid portion of karaage. Fresh from the fryer, its coating is crisp while the meat stays hot and juicy. Cream sauce rounds the flavors, and optional heat sharpens the layers. It is unfussy, easy to eat, and a safe table-wide favorite.

森林小徑-文心店 (Senlin Xiaojing Wenxin) visit photo

● Hungarian Red-Wine Braised Beef Rice

A memorable main: the beef is very tender and its rich sauce avoids heaviness, working naturally with rice. The omelet makes the plate feel complete and substantial. Braises often let sauce overwhelm everything, but this one stops at the right point—steady, satisfying, and easy to remember.

森林小徑-文心店 (Senlin Xiaojing Wenxin) visit photo
Uncle's take: Red-wine beef proves itself through tender meat and sauce that lifts the rice, not through plating. This plate delivers.
● Honey-Pomelo Spring Tea

The hot tea arrives by the pot with fresh pomelo fragrance and a mellow tea base. Clean and easy to keep drinking, it refreshes the palate during the meal and leaves a gentle finish afterward.

森林小徑-文心店 (Senlin Xiaojing Wenxin) visit photo

● Signature Latte

The latte is sizable and has presence. Milk and coffee stay balanced without becoming heavy, making it a comfortable choice for lingering and chatting near the end of the meal. No gimmick, just sound execution.

森林小徑-文心店 (Senlin Xiaojing Wenxin) visit photo
💡 Ordering note

Choose Italian Herb Karaage Pasta for crunch, Hungarian Red-Wine Braised Beef Rice for a braised main, then finish with Honey-Pomelo Spring Tea or a Signature Latte. Bring a leash and cleaning supplies for pets and keep distance from dishes; a relaxed meal requires both people and pets to behave comfortably.

  • Location:台中市北屯區文心路四段131號, about an eight-minute walk from Wenxin Zhongqing Station.
  • Type:Pasta, risotto, drinks, vegetarian food, and pet-friendly dining.
  • Highlights:Cat-themed space, pets allowed under house rules, all-day food, and no service charge.
  • Best for:Families with children, friend groups, pet owners, and guests needing vegetarian choices.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

森林小徑-文心店 wins with more than decor: from its catlike atmosphere to the completeness of its mains, it handles everyday dining well. For pasta, rice, and an easy family- and pet-friendly mood, it belongs on the shortlist.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.7
★ 4.7 · 2,734 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
406台灣臺中市北屯區平和里文心路四段131號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:30 – 21:30
Tuesday: 11:30 – 21:30
Wednesday: 11:30 – 21:30
Thursday: 11:30 – 21:30
Friday: 11:30 – 21:30
Saturday: 11:30 – 21:30
Sunday: 11:30 – 21:30
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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Wenxin Zhongqing · 文心中清
Exit 1 · about 6 min walk · about 455 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 1 · about 455 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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