Jingwo Xiaochi · Video 1YouTube

Jingwo Xiaochi

Not enough ratingsNT$100–300 / per personTaiwanese
10:00–18:30Matsu Beigan Township
Local favoriteBudget

VerdictThe classic spot for aged-wine noodles with a Qinbi sea view

A small eatery in Beigan's Qinbi village run by an elderly couple. Its signature aged rice wine noodle soup uses the family's own wine in the broth, topped with a wine-fried egg and red-yeast pork for a rich, boozy aroma; the sweet golden dumpling soup is another favorite, and you can see the sea from your seat.

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Review

Jingwo Xiaochi is in Qinbi village, Beigan, one of the best-preserved Mindong stone-house villages in Matsu and Beigan's most popular sight. The shop is small and run by an elderly couple who cook and serve. Supertaste lists it as a Beigan must-eat, and one blogger suggests it may be the highest-rated aged-wine noodle shop in Matsu. Looking out from your seat you see Qinbi Bay and Turtle Island, and many travelers drop in for a bowl after exploring the village.

The signature aged rice wine noodle soup is fine wheat vermicelli in broth laced with aged wine, topped with an egg fried in the wine and a strip of red-yeast pork; the wine is noticeable but not harsh. Several travelers who tried many versions say the broth here has unusual depth, likely thanks to the house-brewed wine. Supertaste lists the noodles at NT$150, golden dumplings at NT$100 and a cup of aged wine at NT$100; an earlier blogger recorded the noodles at NT$130, so check on site. The golden dumplings are sweet potato wrappers filled with sesame and peanut, served in a sweet soup.

Praise centers on the rich wine aroma, traditional local flavor and the sea-view location. Criticisms are specific too: some dislike the smell of aged wine or find the noodles soft, the broth oily and the egg overcooked; the dumpling soup is called bland and the portion too large to finish; and one blogger mentions an unstated minimum order, with no seating unless you order. With only the two elders cooking, waits are long when busy.

Hours are roughly 10:00 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 18:30 daily with an afternoon break, so check before you go. Qinbi has many slopes and stone steps, so it is easiest to park above the village and walk down. In peak season the lunch rush is concentrated, so avoiding the hour around noon helps.

It suits first-time visitors to Beigan who want authentic aged-wine noodles with a sea view in Qinbi. Order one bowl of noodles per person, and two people can share golden dumplings for dessert. If you are wary of the wine taste, try a spoonful first, and drivers or riders should keep in mind that the broth contains alcohol.

Why go

  • Aged-wine noodles about NT$150 with wine-fried egg
  • Golden dumplings NT$100, ideal to share
  • Closed for a break 13:30–16:00
  • Minimum order applies; no seating without ordering
  • Park above the village and walk down
  • The broth contains alcohol, so mind if driving

What people say

Liked

  • Rich, layered aged-wine aroma
  • Authentic traditional Matsu flavor
  • Sea views of Qinbi from your seat

Complaints

  • Hard going if you dislike aged-wine flavor
  • Dumpling soup is bland and the portion large
  • Only two elders cooking, so long waits

Summarized from the common views of bloggers, media and diners; not direct quotes.

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Aged rice wine noodle soupIllustration
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Videos

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Location

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