"Jia Bao Beef Noodle" is located on Park Road in the North District of Tainan. Previously, when passing by, it always looked quite popular. I remember when I first came to eat here, the taste left a deep impression on me. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the overall seasoning was excellent. During this visit, I ordered the classic half tendon and half meat beef noodle again, but after tasting it, I felt a bit of disappointment. It seems the flavor has slightly declined compared to before.

The quality of the beef tendon and beef is still good, especially the texture of the beef tendon, which is cooked just enough to be soft but not mushy, with a slight chewiness. The noodles also have good elasticity, are firm, and can absorb the flavor of the broth, making them very satisfying to bite into. However, this time the broth felt less rich than before, lacking the distinct layers and depth I experienced previously, and it seems to be missing "a key flavor." But I can't quite put my finger on what has changed.

This experience left me a bit disappointed, but I still feel that this restaurant's half tendon and half meat beef noodle is above average, especially with the quality of the beef and beef tendon, which still satisfies. As for the variation in the broth, it may be due to individual differences, or perhaps the taste just wasn't quite right this time, leading me to slightly doubt my memory. Nevertheless, I still think Jia Bao is worth visiting occasionally, after all, finding a place in Tainan that offers both noodles, beef, and beef tendon is not that easy.