VIVA CAFE 39, Hsueh Fu Road (04) 2285-3708; Hours: 11 am-11 pm

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       Despite its coffee house label, Viva Cafe is even more outstanding as a reasonably-priced restaurant serving exceptionally-good food. The owner, Mr. Lu Yueh-ping, focuses on cuisine from seven different countries'--Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, Hungary, Spain and France. Not only does the menu feature food from these places, but Lu is planning to hold special food festivals each month that showcase a specific country's dishes. Filling main courses, which all come with soup, bread and juice, include Hungarian Goulash (NT$180), Pork Cordon Bleu (NT$220), Roast Chicken Leg Vienna Style (NT$280), Shrimp Bisque Spaghetti (NT$180) and an excellent fish fillet (NT$240). Diners can get an additional appetizer, salad and dessert with this by adding NT$150. There are also appetizers, soups and great desserts like the marble cake, tiramisu or panna cotta. During 2 to 5 p.m. tea times, a dessert and drink (including great coffees made with Italian Lavazza Super Oro beans) can be had for NT$150. Warsteiner beer and wines are available, too. The classy upstairs dining area provides especially-nice dining ambiance. Viva Cafe is located about 150 meters up Hsueh Fu Road, directly opposite Chunghsing University's main gate.