麻膳堂 內湖舊宗店

The Ma Shan Tang Neihu Old Zong Branch is located on the Neihu Da Run Fa food street on Section 1 of Old Zong Road. The restaurant was founded in 2010 near the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and it is known for its creative spicy dishes that combine Taiwanese and Chinese culinary styles.

Today, I enjoyed the clear broth beef ramen and spicy stinky tofu, totaling 350 NT dollars.

Clear Broth Beef Ramen:
The clear broth has a very transparent color, with distinct layers of aroma, making it refreshing with a natural sweetness. The beef used is likely sliced beef shank, which is quite tender. The ramen has a chewy texture and holds the broth well, making the overall meal feel light and enjoyable.

Spicy Stinky Tofu:
The spicy broth is very fragrant, with a perfect balance of heat and numbing sensation, and it’s moderately salty without being overpowering. The stinky tofu has a smooth and delicate texture, making it wonderfully balanced with the broth.

Overall, it is a stable branch of a well-performing chain in the food street. Besides the restaurant's somewhat cramped dining area, diners can also take their meals to a separate dining area in the food street. Here’s an interesting tidbit: the ICHEF system used by many restaurants today was initially developed to address the chaos during the peak business hours of Ma Shan Tang, and it was created in 2012.

Highly recommended to everyone!