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Answer An Sen
Pasta, Bar, Italian Cuisine, Group Dining, Late-Night Eats · 新莊區
★ 5.0・2,782 reviews 273 views Open now
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Consider it if you are nearby

“The pineapple shrimp balls arrive in a whole pineapple shell, while the two signature cocktails take distinct berry-citrus and coffee-apple directions, giving both the food and drinks clear identities.”

Shrimp Balls Served in a Pineapple Creative Fruit-Forward Cocktails Old-House Bistro with Resident Cats
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 輔大站 · Fu Jen University, 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
A Whole Pineapple Filled with Shrimp Balls

The Pineapple Shrimp Ball Cup gathers several shrimp balls in a pineapple shell, combining tart fruit, battered fried shrimp, and an eye-catching vessel into a memorable hot dish.

02
Two Cocktails with Distinct Aromas

Little Cranberry layers cranberry, orange, peach, and white curaçao; Vivi Te Nango pairs mild coffee bitterness with apple sweetness.

03
Dinner and Drinks in an Old House

With risotto, pasta, stir-fries, fried dishes, cocktails, and alcohol-free drinks, plus two floors and resident-cat touches, the venue covers dinner, conversation, and gatherings in one stop.

04
High Recognition Built on More Than 2,000 Reviews

Google currently shows about 5.0 stars from 2,782 reviews, an immediate indicator of popularity for first-time visitors.

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Editors
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Pineapple Shrimp Ball Cup MetroBites visit photo

Pineapple Shrimp Ball Cup

Several battered shrimp balls are served inside a pineapple shell. The shrimp have a satisfying size, while the pineapple's acidity gives the fried dish a crisp contrast.

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Little Cranberry

Cranberry, orange, peach, and white curaçao build a red, fruit-forward profile, while the citrus liqueur keeps the sweetness from becoming too heavy.

Vivi Te Nango MetroBites visit photo

Vivi Te Nango

A coffee-bean concept introduces gentle bitterness before apple sweetness emerges. The restrained alcohol presence sets it apart from a typical purely fruity cocktail.

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✨ AI Quick Review

Answer Ansen offers a bistro experience rarely found near Fu Jen University Station. Its two-story old-house setting combines a bar atmosphere, a broad food menu, and resident-cat touches, making it suitable for a full meal, a casual drink, or a gathering. The menu runs from risotto and pasta to stir-fries, fried dishes, and cocktails, so it can carry both dinner and the next round. For diners who like a lived-in atmosphere and want more than drinks alone, it is a practical choice.

Uncle's take: The appeal of a place like this is that both the food and drinks offer more than one approach. You can sit down for a couple of glasses and still finish a proper meal.
Important note: The restaurant is near Fu Jen University Station and within walking distance of the metro, so it is easy to find. Seating is divided between the bar and the main dining area; it can become tight at busy times, so reserve ahead if you want a more comfortable seat. Food, cocktails, and alcohol-free drinks are available, and the venue can also accommodate private events and activity-space needs.
● Pineapple Shrimp Ball Cup

This is an easy, dependable choice at first glance. The shrimp are noticeably substantial and retain a seafood flavor, while the coating is somewhat thick and gives the texture more presence. Pineapple acidity keeps the profile direct and crisp. It is not an elaborate dish, but as a hot plate in a bistro it gives the table real substance.


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● Truffle Fries

Truffle fries are a reliable bistro side, and this version follows that easy-to-enjoy path. The familiar crisp fragrance suits drinks, while the truffle adds another aromatic layer. It does not demand attention, yet it is the kind of plate people keep reaching for until it quietly disappears.


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● Little Cranberry

Little Cranberry is fruit-forward, combining cranberry, orange, peach, and white curaçao. The sweetness does not keep climbing because the citrus liqueur remains distinct and gives the drink a cleaner finish. Its appearance is attractive, but the more memorable point is that it never becomes cloying, making it suitable for an easygoing drink.


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● Vivi Te Nango

Vivi Te Nango draws on a coffee-bean idea. A gentle bitter aroma appears first, followed by apple sweetness, giving it a steadier profile than an ordinary fruit cocktail. The alcohol feels restrained, creating something modest on the surface but layered within, ideal for slow sipping.


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💡 Quality Note

The menu covers everything from full meals to snacks for drinks. On a first visit, pairing a hot dish with a cocktail is the easiest way to understand the restaurant's rhythm. Those who do not drink can choose tea, coffee, smoothies, or sparkling beverages, convenient for dinner or a long conversation.

  • It is near Fu Jen University Station and within walking distance, convenient for metro passengers.
  • The restaurant occupies a two-story old house, with a bar-like atmosphere and a youthful, lively energy.
  • The broad menu includes risotto, pasta, stir-fries, fried dishes, and snacks for drinks.
  • It suits after-work drinks, gatherings with friends, and diners who want dinner with a glass.
  • Private events and activity-space needs can be discussed; reservations are recommended at popular times.

📌 Editor's Summary

Answer Ansen is not a place that relies on drinks alone. Its complete food and cocktail selection makes it a bistro that can handle dinner, a light buzz, and gatherings together. Its location near Fu Jen University Station, old-house setting, and resident-cat touches give the atmosphere a character of its own.

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★ 5.0 · 2,782 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
242台灣新北市新莊區營盤里中正路490號
Opening hours
Monday: 18:00 – 02:00
Tuesday: 18:00 – 02:00
Wednesday: 18:00 – 02:00
Thursday: 18:00 – 02:00
Friday: 18:00 – 03:00
Saturday: 18:00 – 03:00
Sunday: 18:00 – 02:00
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GETTING THERE

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輔大站 · Fu Jen University
Exit 4 · about 1 min walk · about 33 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 1 min walk · about 42 m
Walking About 1 min from Exit 4 · about 33 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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