At first, I thought that Changsheng Salted Noodles only had branches in the north, but recently I found out there’s one on Taiwan Boulevard. Every day, there are people waiting outside.

The way to reserve a spot is to write down your surname, number of people, and the last three digits of your phone number in the notebook outside. This time, I dined around 10 PM and didn’t have to wait at all, but during the meal, people were coming and going, and the crowd never seemed to stop.

What's impressive about this place is that it’s open every day until 11:30 PM, making it a great late-night option for people who just got off work. 🍴

The staff kindly asked if it was my first time dining here, and if so, they would introduce their specialties and types of noodles. We chose one bowl of light flavor and one bowl of stronger flavor. (❗️None of the noodle dishes came with eggs, but you can order them as an extra.) They offer Yuanli (thin straight noodles) and Licheng (extra thin noodles) as options, but after trying both, we felt they were quite similar—maybe our taste buds aren't that sharp. However, the Yuanli noodles in the salted ramen had a noticeable wheat aroma due to the lighter broth, whereas the stronger flavored spicy meat sauce didn’t leave any special impression on us.

〻Salted Ramen $165:
· The broth is clear and not sticky, with two pieces of pork and two pieces of chicken breast, garnished with onions and green onions. I think this broth is perfect for a late-night meal; it’s satisfying without making you feel guilty (I also think it would be great for a quick rescue, haha). Finishing the bowl leaves no burden at all, just like the slogan on the wall says, "Eat approachable ramen with a peaceful mind."

〻Spicy Meat Sauce Ramen $225 + Licheng Noodles $15:
· An extremely strong-flavored bowl; the noodles are okay to eat, but you really can’t drink much of the broth. It’s overall thicker and saltier, so I think adding more noodles or rice would be just right.

〻Soft-Boiled Egg $35:
· A soft-boiled egg is split in half, and it doesn’t taste particularly special, just an ordinary soft-boiled egg.

Overall, my experience this time was mediocre. If I compared it to other restaurants, I think there are many tastier options available. However, considering the price, it’s still decent; it’s not a place I would specifically wait in line for.

If I have the opportunity to eat here again in the future, I hope the restaurant can offer drinks to pair with the dishes, as well as the frequently seen charred barbecue pork rice in ramen shops! Of course, I respect the uniqueness of each ramen shop, but I just feel that having a few more menu options would make me more eager to return.

These are my reflections for your reference. 🫰🏻

# Salted Ramen $160 (add $15 for Licheng-made noodles)

When it first arrives, I take a sip of the broth... it's delicious!

It has a lighter flavor for the broth, but just like homemade chicken soup, it’s simple yet deep.

I really like the texture of the upgraded noodles; they are a bit firm and chewy, but I haven't tried the original Yuanli-made noodles, so I can't compare.

The meat includes char siu and sous-vide chicken. The char siu is fragrant, and the chicken is tender; both are pretty good.

Then, because I read the reviews and couldn’t decide which to eat, I also ordered #Japanese Fried Noodles $170.

As expected, it didn't meet my high expectations🤣. I think the seasoning is fine, and I actually quite like it, but the noodles are not chewy; they're a bit too soft, so the overall feel just isn't right. I like chewy noodles🥲.

I'm not someone who specifically goes out to eat ramen, and I also really hate waiting in line. Given that I arrived today and ate the noodles in about 30 minutes, with the meal at this standard, and plus the staff's attitude was really great, overall, I highly recommend it~~~~