🚩The largest beef noodle chain in Taiwan - the benchmark in the beef noodle industry

Established in 1983, San Shang Qiao Fu is the largest beef noodle chain in Taiwan, providing authentic Taiwanese flavors with stable quality and a comfortable environment.

Today, I visited the Xinfu location situated in the food court of Carrefour Xindian. The seating is shared with other vendors, and during holiday meal times, there are many guests, so it’s necessary to find a seat before ordering. Recently, the food court decor has undergone slight changes, with the ceiling now painted white, making the environment feel brighter, and the signage styles for various stalls have changed to simple black backgrounds with white text.

The ordering method is to verbally place orders at the counter with the staff, and you can use cash or various payment methods. After ordering, you take a vibrating device and wait for your number to be called to collect your meal, and there’s a self-service area for returning trays after eating. The menu here is somewhat different from standalone stores, offering main meals as set prices that include small dishes and drinks, and it's uncertain whether single items can be ordered.

Today, I used a Citibank coupon and ordered the following combinations⬇️
Original Beef Noodle: (You can add pickled vegetables yourself) includes about 5 pieces of beef, and I particularly like the parts with tendons (beef rib strips), which have a soft and tasty texture. However, today’s broth was somewhat light and not salty enough, while the noodles had a bit of a chewy texture – acceptable.
Beef Fried Sauce Noodles: This dish has a bit of minced beef, and the seasoning of the fried sauce is slightly salty; the toppings of tofu and shredded cucumber can help adjust the flavor – I find this dish to be average.
Blanched Vegetables: (In the photo, my family added a lot of pickled vegetables 😂) A small amount of cabbage adds some fiber, but the sauce on the vegetables doesn't really add much – it’s better without it.
Soup: Kombu + hot water + excessive salt; this soup has always been something I struggle with, as it only tastes salty without any umami – I don’t like it.
Drink: Coca-Cola’s lemon tea and orange juice, both are very sweet – not a fan. (You are forced to choose a drink that is sweet, which is frustrating for those who don’t consume sugar.)

Although there are many criticisms to mention, San Shang Qiao Fu's beef noodles are indeed the industry standard. Some people have said that if a beef noodle is worse than San Shang Qiao Fu’s, it’s better to close the shop and not operate anymore. In this era where prices are rising, San Shang Qiao Fu, with its stable quality and atmosphere, remains a place people can accept and continue to return to.