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Overall Review: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Dickson's Fooday mouthwatering food review is here!
This time, I want to specially recommend an incredibly delicious ramen shop.
You can see that I rarely give a five-star review,
so that means it truly is fantastic!

Currently, in my personal opinion,
the best ramen shop I’ve ever eaten at in Taipei is this one!
It’s definitely a five-star rating
and a place that must be revisited!!

As everyone probably knows, famous ramen shops in Taipei
almost always require you to queue up.
And it’s not that kind of queue where you can be seated in ten minutes.
Many places usually have people lining up outside even before they open.

It seems like there’s a habit for ramen shops to operate this way,
where there are many ramen places that require you to wait outside patiently, lining up to get in.

I think one advantage of this ramen shop
is that they use a number ticket system.
So, you just need to draw a number and can use the app to track when your number will come up.

This greatly reduces the lazy frustration mindset of someone like me who really hates waiting in line. 🤣🤣🤣
I often feel like the waiting time is even longer than the time spent eating ramen.
No matter how delicious it is, it can still feel exhausting. 🥺🥺🥺

This ramen shop doesn’t seem to have been around for very long,
especially with many new ramen shops opening in the Zhongshan district recently,
and many of them seem to be quite famous!

However, among the ones I’ve eaten at, this shop is my personal favorite.
From the way they manage the queue to how they take orders using a machine,
it seems like many current Japanese ramen shops are adopting this style.

You find a long queue outside,
then after finding a seat, you use the ordering machine to place your order.

This shop has made some improvements,
as you can place your order first and then get a number.
You can then use the number shown on the app to decide to stroll around nearby before returning to eat ramen.

This significantly enhances our experience of waiting in line for ramen,
because once you have the number,
you can plan your time accordingly,
then take a stroll in the Zhongshan district,
and if the wait is too long, you can even sit in a café for a bit.

Suddenly, I feel that waiting for an hour outside other ramen shops is simply ridiculous!

Additionally, this ramen shop often has various limited-edition ramen flavors.
Recently, due to the Olympics wrapping up,
they’ve introduced a special “Lin Yang Pei” ramen!
So it’s clear that this shop often has creative ramen variations!
You might want to follow their IG to catch some exclusive items!

Furthermore, from the small decorations inside the shop,
it could be seen that the owner is very fond of cats.
Each small ornament on the table is a tiny cat.

And when you’re getting ready to eat,
the staff will greet you warmly, saying
this little cat is here to keep you company while you eat!
Wow, this place really champions a cat-loving philosophy!

Now back to the main topic!

Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕
Beverages: N/A
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Location: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌘

⭐️ Food section
This ramen shop doesn’t offer a lot of ramen options.
They mainly have two categories:
one is mushroom-based tonkotsu soy sauce,
and the other is white truffle chicken seafood.
Additionally, there are limited-edition ramen as previously mentioned!

This time I came with a friend,
👉 Special grade, white truffle chicken seafood ramen $370.
Since the other ramen focuses on soy sauce,
I personally prefer non-soy sauce flavors!

So naturally, I ordered the white truffle!
When the ramen was served, it was indeed quite impressive!
Overall, it looks very appetizing.

First, I think the soup base is excellent.
It's not overly salty or greasy,
and it’s really refreshing to drink!

Additionally, the noodles are very flavorful,
and the texture is exactly how I love it—springy and chewy.
You can also ask the shop about the noodle firmness,
and you can make your choice while ordering,
so I think everyone should be able to find their preferred noodle texture.
You can also choose whether or not to add a soft-boiled egg based on your needs.

As a financially free person,
I obviously added another egg without hesitation.
Look at this, it’s what they call financial freedom!

The slices of meat in the ramen aren’t overcooked,
but because of this, it feels just right while eating.

All I can say is that this whole bowl of ramen paired together
is simply delicious!
I really think everyone must try it~~~

Furthermore, you can also add noodles,
so if you feel it’s not enough, you can raise your hand and ask the staff.
They will also inquire about your preferred noodle type and firmness!

Since there was a limited edition item that day,
my friend also ordered that.
The limited-edition ramen has a daily limited supply,
so when it’s sold out, it’s gone!

And it doesn't appear on the menu outside,
so you have to press the limited edition option on the ordering machine to see it!

👉 Lin Yang Pei gold medal limited edition
This ramen is quite special,
as it’s made with lamb
and contains some lamb bones and other elements.

Up until now, I think I’ve never had lamb ramen!!
So it was really new for me.
And the soup base they prepared is completely different from the previous bowl,
the overall texture and flavor give a totally different feeling.

Because of this, exchanging bites with my friend was also a thrilling experience!

This leaves us even more excited for upcoming limited edition ramen!

👉 Special Chashu Rice
The chashu rice is more like an option if you didn’t have enough ramen,
to fill your tummy with some chashu rice!
I found the chashu rice quite nice.
But compared to such excellent ramen,
the brilliance of the chashu rice is somewhat overshadowed.
Still, the combination of chashu and sauce with rice is also very good.

If anyone feels it’s not enough, or wants to try the chashu rice,
I would recommend getting some!

⭐️ Beverages section
Here, there’s also an unlimited supply of cold water.
Waiting outside in the scorching summer heat,
once you enter, you can immediately enjoy a cold drink.
This is truly a major delight before eating ramen!

⭐️ Atmosphere section
In terms of space arrangement for ramen shops in Taipei,
this place has quite a large area.
Many ramen shops typically have just a narrow aisle,
with other seating areas only at the bar in front.

This ramen shop feels more like a restaurant.
The front area has many table seating zones,
with sections for two and four people.

There are probably around five to eight tables,
so the inside isn’t very cramped.

In addition to the table seating area, there’s also a bar seating area in front of the kitchen.
This part is the same as other ramen shops,
where you can directly watch the chefs make the ramen.

I think the atmosphere inside is pleasant,
and it follows a more understated and elegant style.
The lighting is dimmer,
so I feel it has a different vibe compared to typical Japanese ramen shops.

As mentioned previously, the owner appears to be a great cat lover.
Aside from the small cat figurine decorations on the tables,
there are also some wall paintings and other decor,
which are generally related to cats!

In summary, I think the space planning is pretty good.
It doesn’t feel like you’re crammed in with others like in other ramen shops.
It has more of a date-like atmosphere,
and this is something I find wonderful!

⭐️ Price section
Considering the price for a ramen shop,
I think with its deliciousness and richness of ingredients,
this price is very reasonable.
For Taipei ramen shops, it’s quite affordable!

⭐️ Service section
The staff in the store are very friendly.
When you’re lining up outside,
they will guide you on how to queue and the traffic flow.

Once you’re seated inside,
they’ll help to refill water and serve your ramen.
If you have other queries like needing extra noodles or broth,
you can immediately call the staff for assistance,
so I think the service is quite good!

That day, there was also a slight incident.
As it turns out, this shop requires you to queue and use the ordering machine to pay in advance.
You have to wait for your number before you can enter and make a purchase.
I noticed some people realized after completing their order
that the waiting time was too long.

Perhaps they had other plans to attend to,
so they couldn’t wait that long to eat.
At this point, they’d request to get a refund from the staff.

I think this shop could improve on their operations.
Currently, the ordering machine displays the numbers that have been called,
but it seems to lack showing your purchased number after you’ve placed an order.

This way, consumers could decide based on the number in line
whether to purchase first or not.
Otherwise, it seems many people pay first,
only to find that they still have to wait for several more.

This could be rather frustrating, right? 🤣🤣🤣

⭐️ Location section
This ramen shop is located near Zhongshan MRT Station,
basically behind Shin Kong Mitsukoshi.
Transportation is very convenient;
it takes about ten minutes to walk from the MRT station.

And since it’s very close to the Zhongshan business district,
as mentioned earlier,
if you take a number,
you can plan to stroll around Zhongshan nearby according to your ticket’s number and time.

So, I think the location of this shop is truly excellent!

⭐️ In conclusion,
this ramen shop is currently my number one in Taipei!
Whether it’s about the food or the atmosphere,
and although it’s traditional for ramen shops to require queuing,
at least this one allows us to wait without standing idle in front for too long.

Just for this reason, I think it’s really fantastic!
If you enjoy visiting various ramen shops,
then you definitely shouldn’t miss this amazing ramen place!

Additionally, with their various limited edition ramen,
customer engagement is quite high!

So I have to repeat: a high recommendation with five stars!

🤪 Dickson's Mouthpiece Zone 🤪
Now, when you tell a girl that you’re going for delicious ramen,
usually ramen shops require on-site queuing,
making the entire date planning not very time-manageable!

But in this ramen shop, we can take advantage of the system that doesn’t require waiting on site,
and instead utilize the various small stores in the Zhongshan district to create a nice itinerary for both eating ramen and dating!

This allows us to be thoughtful and mysterious men,
drawing a number at the ramen shop in advance.

Then, we can leisurely wander with the girl in Zhongshan,
seemingly just browsing around small shops, shopping for little items,
or walking through some creative markets near Zhongshan Station.

Then you can use the shop’s app to track your number anytime,
and when your number is almost up,
you can give her a delightful surprise,
leading her right to the ramen shop’s door,
while many others are still standing at the vending machine to place their orders.

👩: Isn’t this ramen shop super popular with so many people? When will we get to eat if we just queue now?
🙎🏻‍♂️: Hehehe, don’t worry, as a VIP,
I’ll take you right inside!

👩: No way, stop joking! I see online that usually, it’s a half-hour to an hour wait~~~
💁‍♀️: Hello, your number is up, welcome to be seated~~

🙎🏻‍♂️: Let’s go! You see? It’s our turn now~~
👩: 😍😍😍😍 Oh my gosh, how lucky! We can eat ramen right away!!

You see,
if we arrived ten minutes early to draw a number,
it can provide so much emotional value for the girl!

Just this simple detail
can help to plan a lovely date in Zhongshan
and enjoy such delicious ramen at the same time.

How wonderful it is to bridge the distance between us and the girl
with the prospect of standing in line for ramen for so long,
coupled with such delicious food, surely it will make her ecstatic!

See, haven’t we just instantly brought us closer to each other? 🥰🥰🥰