AI Spot Summary
The spicy beef thin noodle soup from Ma Shan Tang is aromatic and flavorful, with beef slices paired with duck blood and bean curd skin for a rich texture. The pan-fried dumplings have a thin and crispy exterior, while the filling is generous. Overall, the flavor is good, and the portion is sufficient.
The restaurant is located in the Neihu Dazhong supermarket food street. The dining environment is slightly crowded and messy, with a fast turnover rate, making it suitable for quick meals.
The service efficiency is high, suitable for diners who like spicy flavors but do not want anything too heavy.
Reviews
During this visit to Ma Shan Tang, I ordered spicy beef rice noodles, duck blood stinky tofu, and pan-fried dumplings. The beef noodle soup was fragrant, spicy, and rich, with the beef slices paired with duck blood and tofu skin providing a rich texture; the spiciness was noticeable but not overwhelming. The duck blood tofu was soft and flavorful, enhanced by the green onions; the pan-fried dumplings had a thin, crispy skin, with a perfectly charred base and a generous filling. Overall, the flavor was good, and the portion size was adequate.
Although the dining environment inside the restaurant seemed a bit cramped and chaotic, the turnover rate was quick, making it suitable for a fast meal. There were many options, making it ideal for those who enjoy spicy flavors without wanting something too heavy.
The Ma Shan Tang Neihu Old Zong Branch is located on the Neihu Da Run Fa food street on Section 1 of Old Zong Road. The restaurant was founded in 2010 near the National Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and it is known for its creative spicy dishes that combine Taiwanese and Chinese culinary styles.
Today, I enjoyed the clear broth beef ramen and spicy stinky tofu, totaling 350 NT dollars.
Clear Broth Beef Ramen:
The clear broth has a very transparent color, with distinct layers of aroma, making it refreshing with a natural sweetness. The beef used is likely sliced beef shank, which is quite tender. The ramen has a chewy texture and holds the broth well, making the overall meal feel light and enjoyable.
Spicy Stinky Tofu:
The spicy broth is very fragrant, with a perfect balance of heat and numbing sensation, and it’s moderately salty without being overpowering. The stinky tofu has a smooth and delicate texture, making it wonderfully balanced with the broth.
Overall, it is a stable branch of a well-performing chain in the food street. Besides the restaurant's somewhat cramped dining area, diners can also take their meals to a separate dining area in the food street. Here’s an interesting tidbit: the ICHEF system used by many restaurants today was initially developed to address the chaos during the peak business hours of Ma Shan Tang, and it was created in 2012.
Highly recommended to everyone!
