豬一十五-刈包•四神湯•眷村麵 新北中和店

Pig One Fifteen - Gua Bao, Four Gods Soup, and Veteran Village Noodles | New Taipei Zhonghe Store
📍 447 Jingxin Street, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City | 🕚 11:00–23:00

This place, "Pig One Fifteen," specializes in Gua Bao, Four Gods Soup, and some retro-style noodles reminiscent of veteran villages. They offer free drinks for dine-in customers that you can serve yourself, and there is no service charge; you need to clear your own plates after dining. The atmosphere is simple, but attention to small details is evident.

We tried four dishes and were generally satisfied.

Gua Bao ($65) has a soft, chewy skin that isn't too dry when you bite into it. The pork belly has a fat-to-lean ratio of about 1:2; the lean part is somewhat dry. There is a bit of pickled cabbage and crushed peanuts, but not much, making the overall flavor quite mild. The sesame oil powder served with it, which was a complimentary item, actually performed well and had a noticeable aroma.

The Tear-Inducing Century Egg Noodle ($85) was the highlight of the meal; it has a noticeable spiciness but isn’t overly salty. The century egg is mixed well with the sauce, making it a dish you can’t stop eating.

Fresh Shrimp and Baby Squid Rice Noodles ($150) is more of a seafood soup route. The broth shows evident care in preparation, and both the baby squid and shrimp are undeniably fresh. The rice noodles are soft yet chewy, making this the largest dish in terms of portion.

The Assorted Stewed Platter ($65) is more standard, not error-prone but also not particularly impressive.

In total, our four dishes came to $365, and both the portion sizes and prices were acceptable. I especially recommend the Tear-Inducing Century Egg Noodle; if you happen to be nearby, you should give this place a try.