Jiu Tian Fu Beef Noodles

Review

Jiu Tian Fu Beef Noodles is at No. 436 Xida Road in Hsinchu's North District, a few minutes' walk from the City God Temple. A diner's post notes it earned a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand only about a year after opening; it first appeared in 2025 and remains in the 2026 edition. Supertaste reports it won bronze in the braised category at the 2023 Taipei Beef Noodle Festival, making it a rising star of the temple district.

MICHELIN inspectors note that the braised broth uses no chilli bean paste; instead brisket is stewed with soy sauce and lots of vegetables and fruit, giving a natural sweetness and beefy depth. House-rendered beef tallow sits on the table to stir in for extra richness. The brisket is cut in big, tender pieces; the clear-broth beef and tendon version grows more fragrant as you chew, while the mala three-treasure bowl is distinctly spicy. The cart of braised sides is extensive and comes with a chilli sauce made from lantern and bird's eye peppers; diners especially recommend the black dried tofu and pork intestine ends.

Fans praise the soft beef and tendon, a broth that is not overly salty, generous portions, a cleaner and more comfortable room than the temple stalls, and free winter melon tea. Critics feel the fame outweighs the food and prices are on the high side, service gets hectic at peak times so you may need to flag staff down, and there is no parking nearby.

According to MICHELIN, it opens daily from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. with no listed day off, cash only. Supertaste lists the clear-broth beef and tendon noodles at NT$220 and mala three-treasure at NT$260, and a diner's post shows dry noodles with minced pork at NT$60 and black dried tofu at NT$30; go by the menu in store. The room is air-conditioned, ideal for sitting down to a proper bowl after exploring the temple. Parking is hard, so walk or take a bus.

Best for those who like a sweeter, cleaner braised or clear beef noodle soup rather than a heavy bean-paste style. First-timers can order braised or clear beef and tendon noodles, add black dried tofu or brisket from the braised cart, and share a bowl of minced pork dry noodles; spice lovers should try the mala three-treasure with a dab of the house chilli sauce.