📍Location: Taichung, Taiping
I really wanted to find a nice-looking noodle shop that was also reasonably priced, and after flipping through the map, I found this one!
The deliciousness and cost-performance ratio make me want to return 👍
But the downside here is: it’s really hard to find parking.
I originally just wanted to order a simple $50 sesame sauce noodle,
but when I got to the counter to check out, I discovered other recommended items on the menu, and I immediately changed my mind.
🍴 This time I had:
- Ju Zai Dan Dan Noodles $90
- Golden Kimchi $40
- Spicy Duck Blood with Sichuan Pepper $60 (weekend special)
I initially only wanted to order noodles and kimchi, but the staff strongly recommended the duck blood. Since I was a bit hungry that night, I decided to order more.
In terms of portion size, I feel like adding some side dishes would be more satisfying,
but if you have a small appetite or aren't particularly hungry, a bowl of noodles is enough.
(By the way, I noticed that most customers were ordering side dishes, and aside from the portion, the side dishes are really tasty!)
🍜 Noodles First
The staff said the Dan Dan noodles are a combination of two types of sauces.
Although the photo looks very red, it’s actually not spicy at all.
I felt it was a mix of sesame sauce and a tangy sauce,
a bit like a foolish noodle dish with sesame sauce.
The noodles were very chewy and had a nice texture,
and they were topped generously with crushed peanuts and some kind of seasoning (I couldn't tell what it was), so overall I would give it high marks for flavor and presentation 👍
Perhaps it was too enjoyable, and I personally felt the portion could be a bit larger 😋
🥬 Golden Kimchi
Comparatively, this item was slightly ordinary among the three dishes,
but the kimchi was flavorful, and there was a lot of pumpkin puree, not just a little for decoration.
Overall, it’s not spicy; the chili is more of a garnish.
I personally prefer it to be a bit more tangy, so I feel that regarding “kimchi,” it could use a little more punch.
🍲 Spicy Duck Blood
The duck blood is very fragrant! The soup looks intensely red, but it’s actually only mildly spicy.
The staff might have been worried that I couldn't handle spicy food, so they told me it was on the spicy side.
I can handle a little spice (but if it were any spicier, I might not be able to eat it),
and I feel this dish has a lingering kind of spiciness.
Perhaps I expected it to be very spicy, but in reality, it’s only mildly spicy.
The duck blood pieces are quite large; even someone afraid of spicy food like me can eat a piece directly.
There are a total of 5 big pieces, as you can see in the photo.
So why did I, who am afraid of spicy food, still dare to order it?
Aside from it being a weekend special, the staff mentioned that they were actually sneaking a taste just a moment ago 🤫 (they had just opened not long before).
Now that we’ve come this far, I couldn't resist not trying it, especially as someone who loves good food 😆