Enjoy jungle landscapes in the city: 5 must-visit forest-themed restaurants for healing and photos

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

In recent years, flower-and-plant-themed cafes and restaurants have been on the rise. Diners not only care about the deliciousness of the food but also take the decor and appearance into consideration—to capture beautiful photos. Here are five forest-themed restaurants, each surrounded by lush greenery, making diners feel as if they are eating in a jungle.

1. J.C.co Art Kitchen
Located in Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, J.C. co Art Kitchen features a verdant interior design. The restaurant boasts crystal chandeliers, a giant birdcage landscape, and abundant plant arrangements, resembling a dining spot that blends a luxurious boutique shop with a forest garden.
 
Address: No. 71, Wenbin Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung City
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:15

2. Trattoria Venti
Kaohsiung’s Trattoria Venti restaurant primarily features a minimalist Loft industrial style, paired with eye-catching red brick walls and abundant greenery, giving the feel of an exotic forest-themed eatery. The restaurant specializes in authentic traditional Italian cuisine. Aside from pasta, all dishes are personally made by the chef using techniques learned during their studies in Sicily.

Address: No. 277, Qinghai Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
Business hours: Monday to Friday 11:30 - 15:30, 17:30 - 21:30 / Saturday and Sunday 11:30 - 16:00, 17:30 - 21:30

3. O' IN Tea House– Caowu Dao Branch
O' IN Tea House, located on Taichung’s Caowu Dao, is decorated with abundant flowers and plants—including large specimens such as bird of paradise and staghorn ferns—due to the owner’s love for botany. With a color scheme inspired by French colonial style, every corner of the restaurant offers a photogenic scene. Spanning over 200 ping, the space is grand and elegant, and the menu mainly features Chinese cuisine. 

Address: No. 163, Gongyang Road, West District, Taichung City
Business hours: Monday to Friday 12:00 – 22:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 – 22:00

4. Wooden Door Coffee
Wooden Door Coffee stands out from typical cafes. The exterior is composed of several vertical green living walls, and inside features a massive two-story floral wall, creating an atmosphere where diners feel as though they’re enjoying a meal in a hidden forest sanctuary.