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樂澄日式食堂
Exit 2 · about 4 min walk

樂澄日式食堂

Le Cheng Japanese Diner
Local Eats · 內湖區
★ 4.5・126 reviews 136 views Closed now
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Keep it on your list

“The substantial bite of pork cutlet, sauce-clinging udon and crisp-nori shrimp roll each have their own appeal, making this a worthwhile detour for homestyle Japanese food around Wende.”

Thick pork-cutlet donburi Sauce-fried udon Shrimp hand roll
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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
Go if convenient

If you are already at 文德站 · Wende, 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?

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Thick pork cutlet or springy udon

Pork Cutlet Donburi pairs a thick meaty bite with sweet-savory rice, while Sauce-Fried Udon uses smooth, springy noodles to carry the sauce, giving clear rice-or-noodle choices.

02
Blackboard scallion omelet adds egg and seared aroma

The scallion omelet is cooked into a wide golden round with browned aroma outside and a tender center. The edges range from fluffy to lightly crisp, with plenty of scallion fragrance; availability depends on the day’s blackboard specials.

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Pork Cutlet Donburi MetroBites visit photo

Pork Cutlet Donburi

A large, thick pork cutlet covers the rice, with a golden crust that does not overpower the meat. The pork has a firm, substantial bite, while the rice absorbs the sweet-savory donburi sauce. Nori and toppings add familiar Japanese aroma.

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Sauce-Fried Udon

Thick udon stays smooth and springy while holding the sauce. Soft-cooked onion brings natural sweetness, joined by tender chicken, vegetables and nori. The sweet-savory sauce develops as you chew, and the noodles are best appreciated hot.

Shrimp Hand Roll MetroBites visit photo

Shrimp Hand Roll

Crisp nori wraps a generous shrimp and lettuce. The shrimp is firm and bouncy with seafood sweetness, while the lettuce adds moisture and crunch. Eat it soon after serving so the nori stays crisp.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Ask for a seat near the entrance if you mind the heat

Seats are limited, and the counter is close to the kitchen so that side can feel warmer. If you are sensitive to heat, ask whether a table near the entrance is available before sitting down.

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✨ AI Visit Notes

樂澄日式食堂 is tucked into a market lane off Wende Road in Neihu near Wende. This compact Japanese eatery serves donburi, udon, hand rolls, grilled dishes and sashimi. There are only a few tables, but portions and ingredients feel substantial, from thick pork cutlet and springy fried udon to shrimp hand rolls, suiting diners who like homestyle Japanese food and sharing several dishes.

Interior and atmosphere:The shop sits on a corner near the Wende evening market. Large lettering makes the façade noticeable, though it is still easy to miss in the lanes. Inside, seating is split between tables by the entrance and a counter facing the kitchen. The small number of seats fills easily at meal times. Counter diners are close to the cooking and will feel more heat than those near the entrance. The compact space feels plain, direct and everyday, like a small neighborhood Japanese diner.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市內湖區文德路66巷45號, in the market lanes reached from Wende. Seats are few, so allow flexibility for a wait. If kitchen heat bothers you, ask first for a table near the entrance. Besides the regular menu, a blackboard by the counter lists the chef’s specials of the day, so check it before ordering.
● Pork Cutlet Donburi

Pork Cutlet Donburi covers rice and toppings with a large, thick pork cutlet. The golden crust does not overwhelm the meat, which has a firm, substantial bite. Rice absorbs the sweet-savory donburi sauce, while nori and other toppings reinforce the Japanese-style aroma. It is a filling choice for anyone who wants a clear meaty texture.

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● Sauce-Fried Udon

Sauce-Fried Udon uses thick, springy noodles evenly coated in sauce while staying smooth and chewy. Soft-cooked onion contributes natural sweetness, supported by tender chicken, vegetables and nori. The flavor goes beyond simple saltiness, and the noodles show their spring best while hot.



● Scallion Omelet

The scallion omelet can appear among the chef’s daily blackboard specials. Egg and plenty of scallion are cooked into a broad round, golden and lightly seared on top while still tender inside. Irregular edges create both fluffy and lightly crisp bites. It works well as a shared side with donburi or udon.

蔥蛋

● Shrimp Hand Roll

Shrimp Hand Roll wraps lettuce and a substantial shrimp in crisp nori. The shrimp is firm and bouncy with seafood sweetness, lettuce adds moisture and crunch, and dry fragrant nori ties it together. Eat it soon after serving before the nori softens; it is a light way to change texture beside donburi or fried udon.

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💡 Ordering note

Solo diners can choose either Pork Cutlet Donburi or Sauce-Fried Udon as the main and add a Shrimp Hand Roll. Groups can share the scallion omelet. Pick the donburi for thick fried pork, or the udon for springy noodles and sweet onion. After sitting down, remember to check the counter blackboard because daily specials may not appear on the regular menu.

  • Location:台北市內湖區文德路66巷45號, around Wende and the market lanes.
  • Type:Japanese diner, donburi, udon, hand rolls and grilled dishes.
  • Recommended:Pork Cutlet Donburi, Sauce-Fried Udon, Scallion Omelet, Shrimp Hand Roll.
  • Features:Varied menu, blackboard specials and a compact counter space.
  • Good for:Solo meals, nearby residents and groups sharing homestyle Japanese dishes.

📌 Editor summary

樂澄日式食堂 uses a small market-lane space to serve a broad, homestyle Japanese menu. Pork Cutlet Donburi brings fullness through thick pork and sauced rice; Sauce-Fried Udon centers on springy noodles, sweet onion and tender chicken. Scallion omelet adds seared egg aroma and softness, while Shrimp Hand Roll finishes with crisp nori and substantial shrimp. With limited seating, checking the room and blackboard specials before ordering best matches the rhythm of this little diner.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
114台灣臺北市內湖區瑞陽里文德路66巷45號
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
GETTING THERE

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文德站 · Wende
Exit 2 · about 4 min walk · about 289 m
Also convenient
Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 6 min walk · about 418 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 2 · about 289 m
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