Kaohsiung Hanshin Noodles - Love Noodle Tribe, due to its proximity to Kaohsiung Girls' High School and Hanshin Department Store, is also known as Hanshin Noodles. It is a nostalgic noodle shop with a wide variety of dishes. The noodles are flat and have a pleasant chewy texture.
A large bowl of wonton dry noodles costs NT$75, and it comes with a bowl of clear soup. It's a simple bowl of noodles, seasoned primarily with soy sauce, containing five wontons and four slices of meat. The filling in the wontons is very rich and sweet, and these wontons are handmade by the boss. They are delicious.
There is no air conditioning for dining inside; customers can find their own seats in the corridor. Business is good, with a continuous stream of customers coming for takeout.
This time I came to the area near Songjiang Nanjing MRT Station to eat "Siping Street Tomato Beef Noodles."
Although this place is not exactly cheap, the portions are really large! I think it's totally worth the price 🤣 Especially the Mu Xu Fried Noodles ☺️ It's a super big plate! Even guys can eat their fill with this. The small side dish for $35 is not expensive at all; it's very reasonable.
Tomato Beef Noodles
This bowl has four pieces of beef, paired with knife-cut noodles. I think the broth is very tasty, and the tomato flavor is fragrant and pairs well. The beef has two pieces that are more tender and some that are a bit tougher. The noodles, however, I think are too hard! They could be cooked a bit longer 😂
Mu Xu Fried Noodles
This is delicious!! Highly recommend. The noodles might have become more tender from being fried, and the overall sauce is really good, slightly sweet—the meat-to-noodle ratio is also just right. Plus, it's a huge portion!
Side Dish - Dried Anchovies with Tofu
This tofu is a firmer texture and has a strong flavor. It tastes okay; feels very good with rice 🤣
Side Dish - Tomato Tofu Skin
This plate is only $35, which I think is quite cheap. Generally, tofu skin outside tends to be quite expensive. This one tastes pretty good too, and because it has tomato sauce, it feels moist.
Overall, I think if you’re in the area and don’t know what to eat, you can come here. Two people can share a plate of Mu Xu Fried Noodles and some side dishes, which feels very cost-effective!
🌟You must order a portion of duck to enjoy, there is air conditioning on the second floor for dining!
My friend brought me here for the smoked duck, and I absolutely loved it~~
"Jincheng Duck Specialty Store" is a well-known, long-established duck shop. The Jincheng duck is made from smoked duck, with a salty and rich aroma. I really want to buy some to pair with drinks. What's particularly special is that you can choose whether or not to include duck in the soup noodles and thick soups.
The store features an open kitchen, so you can see the cooking process. Overall, it’s quite neat. There are seating areas on the first and second floors—the first floor is in the open space without air conditioning and has a wash basin, while the second floor has air conditioning (though it’s not very obvious). I originally didn’t even know there was a second floor, so I ate right on the first floor.
Jincheng Duck Specialty Store is located near the Dali Department Store in the Qianjin District. There are quite a few parking lots nearby, but they fill up easily, so parking luck really matters.
Duck Dishes
The menu at Jincheng Duck Specialty Store includes: duck rice set, duck soup/noodles/vermicelli/thick noodles, spicy series, various soups, sliced duck, vegetables, and various side dishes—a lot of options to choose from.
Duck Vermicelli Soup 💰65
The vermicelli itself is Q (spongy) and tasteless, but the smoky, salty aroma of the duck makes the whole soup flavorful and sweet. After soaking up the delicious soup, the vermicelli becomes even tastier—I really loved it.
Smoked Duck (small) 💰70
I was already satisfied with the duck in the soup, but the duck leg was spectacular. Besides the flavorful smoky saltiness (not the grill taste), the meat was more tender. Eating it with the soy sauce paste on the side, I wanted to buy a whole duck to take back to Tainan with me🥹🥹. It’s really great with rice or drinks.
Duck Blood Rice Cake (small) 💰30
At a duck specialty store like this, you can’t miss the duck blood rice cake. It's soft and fragrant, and the dipping sauce is gone in no time.
Duck Dry Noodles 💰70
After trying a bite, I still prefer the vermicelli soup😜.
Overall: Everything we ate was fantastic, especially the vermicelli soup. You absolutely have to order the duck as well, highly recommended!
If you value food: Duck is a must-order, the vermicelli soup is amazing.
If you value the environment: It's pretty clean, dining on the first floor has no A/C but includes a wash basin, and the second floor has A/C (you should go there).
If you value parking: Motorcycles can park at the entrance; cars can park in the parking lot (depends on luck).
If you value restrooms: Yes, they have one, though I didn’t check it out.
If you value waiting time: There are more crowds during peak hours.
If you value service: It’s average.
If you focus on value for money: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
(A purely discussion on food and pricing.)
📍Xinyi District, Taipei City (inside Far Eastern Department Store A13)
Second generation succession | Innovating the 40-year-old local brand of Hsinchu village noodle dishes 🏘️🍜
During work hours, I came to the Far Eastern department store for lunch with friends. After checking out a few places that were fully booked, we picked a noodle shop that my friend had tried at the original Hsinchu location.
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Dish selection
🥚 Century Egg Sauce Minced Pork Dry Noodles ($175):
I saw the English name was 100-year egg and realized it referred to century egg 😂 I instantly found it super appealing!
You can choose between thin or thick noodles; I opted for the thick ones this time, which were quite good and had a nice chewy texture.
The century egg still retains its shape and isn't the crumbled type I imagined. Additionally, the signature meat sauce here tastes more like small pieces of braised pork, and combining the two was quite flavorful and delicious, though it should be noted that the saltiness is on the high side.
🐷 Black Pork Meatball Soup ($65) - Exclusive to Xinyi Far Eastern:
I really loved this bowl~ it completely exceeded my expectations when ordering 😚
The broth is bold and rich, with a strong pepper flavor and pork bone aroma. The Hsinchu Hai Rui black pork meatballs used are also very flavorful, large, and chewy.
🐮 Roasted Choice Beef Rib Noodles ($250) - Weekday exclusive:
This was ordered by my friend; after taking a sip of the broth, I found it to lean towards salty and oily, packed with flavor—just the way I like it. The beef rib had a tender texture but wasn’t overly soft or mushy.
However, my friend mentioned that by the end, the broth was indeed a bit too salty 😝
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Would I return: Yes!
The dishes I ordered were quite to my taste (appetite). Eating bold flavors during a weekday lunch is pretty suitable for kicking off the afternoon work mood. I recommend it for those who love bold flavors 🫶🏻 (Not recommended for those who usually prefer lighter tastes!)
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A little note:
🔸 A 10% service charge applies for dining in.
🔸 The cashier was quite friendly and apologetic, mentioning that the Far Eastern system was down and they could only accept cash 💰
If you happen to be at Taipei Station and don’t know what to eat, consider the unnamed noodle shop on Huayin Street!
I feel that Huayin Street has an overall older vibe, and there’s quite a bit of garbage around. But this place has an indoor dining area, and it’s bright—so it doesn’t feel too bad. Inside, you’ll find the usual snacks! The prices are very affordable.
Wonton and Yangchun Noodles
Wow~ what a nostalgic feeling! I used to eat this kind of dry noodles a lot in high school. It’s just Yangchun noodles! The flavor isn’t too strong, and I think it goes well with spicier side dishes! There are quite a lot of wontons too.
Noodles with Fried Sauce
This is what my friend ordered. There’s a lot of minced meat and fermented bean paste on top. I personally don’t like this taste that much, but my friend thinks it’s pretty good~
Blanched Chinese Water Spinach
This is delicious, fresh Chinese water spinach~ They drizzle some scallion oil on top.
Liver and Pork
The liver and pork here is mostly lean meat and a little bit tough. I think it tastes better with some of their in-house chili sauce.
Braised Snacks
Just some pretty good braised snacks~
Intestine Soup
The broth is decent and not fishy. The intestines are very soft and there’s a lot of them. If you love intestine soup, you should definitely order it XD
Overall, I think it’s just an economical and affordable meal. While the food isn’t particularly stunning, I think it’s quite good. I’d likely visit again!
The dining time is around three or four in the afternoon, and people keep coming in one after another. Even when it's not meal time, the business is actually quite good, as there aren't many seats in the restaurant.
The small bowl of wonton soup is $45. The broth is very flavorful, and the wontons are large, plump, and delicious. There are also carrots and radishes inside, making the soup very satisfying to drink all night long.
The mixed sauce noodles are $85, combining fried sauce noodles and sesame sauce noodles. The overall taste is quite good, full of fragrance and delicious flavors.
This type of simple Chinese snack shop serves food that feels surprisingly delightful.
This area is a very famous place that Asians flock to. We specifically came here because my family really misses Asian food. 🥣 I noticed that this place is particularly popular for their soup dumplings, so we decided to follow the crowd and order a portion.
The soup dumplings here are not the thin-skinned type; they have a chewy, elastic dough. Personally, I prefer this kind as it doesn’t fall apart! The meat inside is very juicy, and you really need to take a big bite; otherwise, the soup will spill all over the spoon. The flavor is very well-balanced, and adding a bit of vinegar makes it taste even better!
If you’re feeling a bit tired of American ingredients, you might want to try various Asian foods here! It’s a great way to reminisce about the deliciousness of Taiwan!
Listening to my friend, the highly recommended pork rib fried rice online, I finally had the chance to try it!
Pork rib fried rice NT$160. However, I didn't expect it to increase by 10 dollars now 🥹. The pork ribs are marinated beforehand, and the meat is very juicy and tender. But personally, I prefer a crispy texture for the outer layer! It lacks that soul of a crispy outer skin 🥹.
The fried rice itself was cooked perfectly, with each grain distinct and full of egg aroma. Don’t be fooled by the small size of the portion; there's a lot of rice, and I was really full after eating it 😂. They offer hot tea that you can get for yourself, which is very thoughtful. However… the tea that day tasted a bit astringent 🥲.
The super chewy noodle shop, Anji Dao Xiaomian, has become a hit. The dough is handmade by the owner, resulting in a very thick texture. The original location was in Chonglan, but they recently moved to a new spot closer to the night market, making it busier and their business has been quite good. The shop is not very large, but there is air conditioning for customers dining in.
I ordered a bowl of shredded pork and pickled mustard greens knife-cut noodles for NT$75 (large). The portion is quite generous. The noodles are freshly cut by the owner on the spot and are soft and chewy, which gives them a great texture. When combined with the meat sauce and pickled mustard green broth, it's very flavorful and delicious.
I also tried the sesame sauce dumplings for NT$70 (small). While the price is a bit high, it's also a large bowl. The dumplings feel very substantial, perfect for those who love a chewy texture. They give plenty of sesame sauce, which is very fragrant and flavorful. After finishing the noodles, I poured the clear broth in, making it rich and concentrated.
📍 Zhongshan District, Taipei City
A popular restaurant with a line | Taiwanese chicken soup noodle shop open until late at night 🍜
Arrived at 7:30 PM on Tuesday. I needed to enter the store first to register the number of diners with the staff. They won't call to remind you—must wait outside. We waited a total of 20 minutes to be seated.
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Menu items:
🐔 Clam and Sous Vide Chicken Rich Soup Noodles ($220):
This bowl is my number one! The broth is amazing! The rich chicken broth gives a feeling similar to that of a Japanese ramen shop, and I can drink it all without getting too overwhelmed.
The noodles look like Taiwanese butter noodles but have a certain chewiness and texture to them.
The toppings aren’t as impressive as the broth:
Clams - quite large, around four or five pieces.
Sous vide chicken - slightly dry, doesn’t really taste like sous vide, it's about the quality you'd get at a healthy lunch box place.
Chicken meatballs - the meat texture is a bit loose.
🐷 Thick Pepper Pork Belly Chicken Soup Noodles ($200):
The broth is also thick like the previous bowl, and they both look yellowish, but the flavors of the two soups are quite different!
This bowl has a slightly stronger pepper flavor for me, and the ingredients seem to be cooked separately, not very flavorful.
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Will I return? Yes!
The broth is excellent! It’s my main reason for revisiting.
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Notes:
🔸 Cash only 💰
🔸 The air conditioning is super strong! It can get too cold if you stay too long 🤣