After visiting Lungshan Temple in Manka, we were feeling hungry. Although the sun had already set, it was still hot and humid outside. So, we decided to take a break and have a quick dinner. We found a cozy restaurant near the temple and decided to go in.
Taiwan has a wide variety of regional cuisines, and the food differs from place to place. The dishes in Northern Taiwan are different from those in Southern Taiwan, much like in other regions. This particular restaurant served Tainan cuisine, which is known for being sweeter compared to other Taiwanese foods.
We were so lucky to stumble upon this restaurant because it’s quite famous for its affordable prices and delicious food.
The restaurant was founded more than 100 years ago by the first owner, who came from Fujian Province in China. If you visit, you absolutely can’t miss the “qie zai mian” (a type of noodle), which the restaurant is named after. There are two types of this noodle: one served with soup and the other without. Both were incredibly tasty!
By the way, can you guess how much the noodles cost? Just 30 TWD (about $1 USD)! I couldn’t believe it. It’s such a great value, don’t you think? Other dishes, like raw hormone and fish skin, were also unique and delicious.
Unfortunately, the restaurant closes early, but I highly recommend a visit. It’s not far from Lungshan Temple in Manka, so it might be a good idea to stop by either before or after your visit to the temple.
GIN CAI QIE-ZAI MIAN (進財切仔麺)
Address：No. 96, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District, Taipei City
Tel：(02)2336-7668
Hours：9:00～20:00
Homepage: http://jincai.myweb.hinet.net/
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