Eel noodles are a must-try dish in Tainan, and there are many options in the city. Having lived in Tainan for a while, I have lost some of the enthusiasm for famous restaurants that require long lines. Sometimes, the ordinary places you encounter on the street are actually very delicious and not much inferior.

Xiangxing is just such a place. The restaurant has been renovated and is comfortable and clean. As for the food, the eel meat is very tender and tastes quite fresh, without too much sliminess. The noodles themselves are not overly sweet; some restaurants have a sweetness that overpowers the saltiness, making the dish unappetizing.

However, a drawback of dining in is that the functionality of the exhaust hood seems poor. When frying the eel, the indoor space fills with a strong stir-fried aroma, which can become unpleasant after a while. Friends who care about this suggest taking it to go.