The noodle shop is located in a residential area within an alley. The bus stop and the interior colors resembling the blue sky are easily noticeable. The shop environment is very clean and cozy, and the noodle soup looks just like it does in the photos. It has a great texture and chewiness, and the flavors are well paired! Both the soup noodles and dry noodles are highly recommended. The stir-fried braised dishes are my favorite, the hot and sour soup is a must-try, and the pork lard rice is super delicious.
Wang's Century-Old Noodle Shop, recommended by my colleague, is located at No. 290-6, Sucuo Village, Anding District, Tainan. It is a traditional noodle shop that has been operating for many years. It is a very secluded and hidden noodle shop in the countryside, and if it weren't for my colleague's recommendation, I would probably never have come here in my lifetime. This time, I ordered sesame sauce dry noodles and wonton soup, and it truly lived up to its reputation.
The noodles in the sesame sauce dry noodles were chewy, perfectly seasoned, and had a rich sesame aroma. Paired with the shop's homemade chili sauce, it enhanced the overall flavor. The wontons in the wonton soup were generously filled, and the broth was refreshing and not greasy, making it hard to stop after one bite. The egg drop soup ordered by my colleague also looked quite hearty, with an enticing broth and plenty of ingredients.
The shop offers two types of chili sauce, both fragrant, adding a lot of flavor to the noodles. In terms of price, both the sesame sauce dry noodles and wonton soup were quite affordable, providing great value for money.
Overall, Wang's Century-Old Noodle Shop truly lives up to its reputation. When I left the shop, the small rural road was already filled with motorcycles of people from the South Science Park coming to eat.
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I have been here many times, and whenever I want to eat something with a similar mala flavor in Japan, I come here.
The ordering process here involves choosing the broth and spice level first, and then you can select all the side dishes and ingredients yourself. There are also a few preset combinations available.
I usually choose spice level 3 or 4; 4 is considered quite spicy, and I end up drinking three to four cups of ice water.
The rice noodles themselves have a refreshing and smooth texture, which makes eating spicy food less heavy and overwhelming. I especially like to add wood ear mushrooms and cabbage for a crisper texture, which adds more depth to the dish!
This time, I also ordered meatballs, which tasted very similar to Taiwanese meatballs, with a meaty texture and soaked in broth, making it very satisfying to eat.
🍜 It's not just about dipping noodles in sauce! It's delicious all year round, featuring unique and creative vegetarian noodles based on a broth!
I came across this introduction by a Japanese influencer I follow, and it's less than a 2-minute walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station—it's a rare specialty vegetarian noodle shop in Japan.
The noodles are somewhat similar to Taiwanese rice vermicelli, but in Japan, they are more commonly served cold. The most famous dish is "nagashi sōmen," where you eat the noodles dipped in broth.
However, this shop offers a variety of cold and hot flavors, so you can enjoy vegetarian noodles even in winter. The "Handa sōmen" they use is thicker than regular sōmen, giving it a firmer texture that won't become mushy when soaked in hot soup.
This time, I ordered the special flavor of the day, "Green Pepper Pork Noodles," which was full of green peppers that weren't overcooked, providing a crisp texture with smooth noodles. The mouthfeel was rich, and the broth was warm and comforting, with a hint of ginger that felt very healthy.
The shop doesn't have many seats, but it attracts quite a few local residents, and the staff is very friendly. They even collaborate with local nutrition meal providers, but the other dishes seem healthy on their own as well.
If you love Japanese vegetarian noodles, you definitely have to give this place a try!
Today, I made a special trip to Sanyi to eat at this noodle shop 🍽️. We arrived just before lunchtime, so there were still plenty of parking spots available~ 👍 It seems like the shop has been renovated (an elder mentioned that it used to look as old as the place next door, Jumbao, so they must be making quite a bit of money 😂). Once we entered, I was a bit surprised to find the interior quite spacious. On the left as you enter is their kitchen, and if you walk a bit further, there’s also a side dish area (a whole line of it). After grabbing some side dishes, there were aunties right behind preparing and replenishing them quickly. There were also aunties nearby enthusiastically asking what you’d like to take. Once you made your selection, you could take it directly to your seat.
We ordered quite a bit this time. The meal isn’t considered cheap, but the portions are pretty generous~
🔆 Wonton Rice Noodles 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌜
The portion is quite large; generally, a woman could get full just from this. The flavor is of the traditional kind, and the crispy fried shallots sprinkled on top are very fragrant but not overly oily. 😍 The wontons taste fresh and have a rich flavor. There’s even a braised egg inside, which has absorbed the flavor from being braised for a long time; it tastes a lot like a tea egg. 🤣
🔆 Pig Skin 🌝🌝🌝🌝
It’s cleaned quite well and doesn’t have any fishy smell. It has a rich char-grilled aroma (the kind of taste that pig skin should have, you know? 😂) It’s a reliable side dish that doesn’t disappoint.
🔆 Bone Meat Soup
The meat is tender, breaking apart easily with just a bite. It’s suitable for the elderly or those with dental issues. The soup is very flavorful and seems to be made as a base specifically for meat.
🔆 Signature Stir-Fried Leeks
The flavor of the leeks is quite strong. I’m not sure if the chef didn't mix the salt evenly that day or if they are just that salty. Personally, I found it quite salty, especially towards the bottom of the plate where the broth collects—super salty. 🫠
Overall, the dishes were good. I recommend arriving early if you want to eat. By the time we were leaving, it wasn’t even noon yet, and the parking lot was already full. People kept coming into the restaurant continuously~
The City Government Seafood Noodle Dumplings was originally a local old store located in an alley on Section 5 of Zhongxiao East Road, near the city government. Due to urban renewal in the area, they relocated to their current site on Songde Road.
Today I took out the lean meat noodles with extra noodles, priced at 110 TWD.
Lean meat noodles:
I forgot to ask if the soup and noodles could be separated, and I was initially worried that the noodles might become soggy. However, when I opened the lid and saw the noodle type, I felt relieved. The texture of the noodles is chewy, and I feel it is similar to thin udon noodles. The broth is rich and smooth, likely made from pork bones.
The portion of lean meat is decent, and the quality is good. What’s a bit special is that the vegetables in the noodles are amaranth. I’m not a big fan of amaranth's slimy texture, but the amaranth here has more tender stems and leaves, making it taste quite good. Adding extra noodles costs ten dollars, and it feels quite filling.
Overall, it's a fairly standard old noodle shop. The flavors are not particularly stunning, but the quality is consistently good and tasty. I actually have a bit of a psychological barrier when it comes to noodle dumplings, but after trying the noodles here, I might be willing to try noodle dumplings again.
I recommend it to everyone.
Dining at a noodle shop in Dapu Village, Pingtung, was quite pleasant overall. The menu offered a wide variety of choices, whether it be noodles, soup, or side dishes, providing options to suit various tastes, and the prices were very affordable, making it ideal for regular meals or casual gatherings.
I ordered the stir-fried noodles with a traditional soy sauce flavor, which was rich and aromatic. The noodles had the perfect texture—not too soft and mushy. The accompanying vegetables topped with minced meat added a delightful aroma, enhancing the overall flavor and whetting the appetite.
However, the shop’s environment could use some improvement; it felt a bit cramped, likely due to the high foot traffic. If they could improve cleanliness or expand the dining space, the experience would be even better.
Overall, this is a local gem offering good quality at a low price, worth a try, but there is room for improvement in the environment.
# Taichung Dumpling Feast
It was another sunny winter day, and I was walking lively along the area near Bachelor Road and China Medical University. It was lunchtime, so I needed to find a good place to eat.
Unfortunately, it was already noon; the nearby restaurants were packed with local residents and office workers, leaving me no place to sit. I had to walk a bit farther, but luckily there were plenty of eateries around, so I didn’t have to worry about finding a place to eat.
I noticed a dumpling and noodle restaurant that seemed to have been operating for many years, so I decided to check it out. I casually found an empty seat, ordered the basic cabbage dumplings and hot and sour soup, and settled the bill upfront.
The hot and sour soup arrived at my table quickly. I took a sip; hmm~ it's been a long time since I had soup with just the right level of sourness and spiciness, not too thickened with starch, and filled with ingredients. It was delicious! It was rare for me not to have to add extra vinegar or chili to the soup 😅.
Before long, the restaurant was completely packed with customers, and my dumplings arrived just in time. I must say, these dumplings were unexpectedly delicious. The handmade dough had the thickness that I enjoy, and the pork filling was rich and ample. At the size and portion of these dumplings at $6 each, I personally think it's a great deal!
I look forward to coming back next time to try other flavors of dumplings~
This "Mainland-style noodles" located on Guanghua Street in Xinshi, Tainan, was brought to my attention through enthusiastic recommendations from colleagues. To be honest, I lived in Xinshi for a while before, and I completely missed this place. Since that's the case, I decided to try it out with my colleagues.
First of all, they have a rich variety of braised dishes at affordable prices, creating a very friendly atmosphere of Taiwanese comfort food. The performance of the minced pork rice is average, but it is already considered above average. The minced pork is fragrant and oily, and the rice absorbs the sauce, making it quite satisfying. For the wonton soup, the portion of wontons is generous, the broth is mildly sweet, and the wontons themselves have thin skins and generous fillings, providing a pleasant texture. Overall, it's a bowl of soup with quite a bit of sincerity.
Although this place doesn't offer exceptional flavors, considering the price point, the cost-performance ratio is quite high. This type of eatery tends to provide stable and affordable meal options, making it especially suitable for daily meals to satisfy hunger.
In conclusion, if you work or live nearby, the "Mainland-style noodles" is definitely worth a try, especially for those seeking cheap and filling meals. While it may not be the kind of cuisine that draws one in specifically, it serves as a simple and adequate choice for a daily meal.
🔅Actual visit date: 2024/11/23
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▪️Signature Rib Noodle $130
▪️Rib Rice Noodle $130
I haven't tried other branches, but my friend said this is a very famous place. I ordered two dishes, but I only tried the signature one. The noodles were cooked a bit soft, but they had a good thickness and blended well with the broth. The rib was tender and flavorful, but the meat felt a bit tough for me, which was a pity. I quite liked the soup base.
Overall, it's something I could eat but wouldn't go out of my way to have again.
P.S. I’ve never really understood the appeal of crispy ribs; I just feel like fried food gets soft in soup, and the meat I had before was never particularly good. After eating here… I still don’t have a special liking for it. (The ones not in soup are the same.)