Cold Noodles & Four-Flavor Juice

Name: Cold Noodles & Four-Flavor Juice
Address: 嘉義市西區信義路48號, Chiayi City, 西區 West Dist., TW
Telephone: 05-285-1919
Price range: NT$40–90

Not enough ratingsNT$40–90 / per personTaiwanese

09:00–19:00Closed WednesdaysChiayi City West Dist.

Long-standingLocal favoriteBudget

VerdictFifty-year Chiayi cold noodles with four-flavor juice, light and cheap

A cold-noodle shop on Xinyi Road that has been running for about half a century, with a menu of just cold noodles, four-flavor juice and century-egg tofu. Wide noodles come dressed in a mayonnaise-style white sauce and sesame paste, best with a glass of guava, pineapple, papaya and lemon juice.

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Cold Noodles & Four-Flavor Juice sits at No. 48 Xinyi Road in Chiayi's West District. According to Supertaste, it opened in 1973 and has been around for roughly fifty years, making it one of the old shops locals name first when cold noodles come up. The shop name simply lists its two signatures, and the menu is just as short: cold noodles, four-flavor juice and century-egg tofu, which regulars usually order together.

What sets Chiayi cold noodles apart from northern versions is the sauce. Here it is a mayonnaise-style dressing that locals call white vinegar, combined with sesame paste and garlic. The noodles are wide and soft and hold the sauce well, and the overall flavor is gentle and refreshing; those who like it bolder can add chili oil. The juice blends guava, pineapple, papaya and lemon and is thinner than a thick smoothie, tangy and sweet, especially popular in summer. A small plate of noodles is NT$40, a large NT$50, and juice starts at NT$25 for a small cup.

Fans praise the low prices and the balance of noodles and sauce, calling a plate of noodles with juice the taste of a Chiayi summer, and visitors find the four-flavor juice unusual and memorable. Critics say the juice can be watery and less rich than expected, and some find the noodles one-note after a while, so they suggest pairing the stop with other snacks.

Online listings show hours of about 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Wednesdays; check before you go. The shop is on the western side of the city center, a few minutes by scooter or car from the Wenhua Road night market area, with mostly street parking nearby. Because there are only three items, ordering is just a matter of choosing sizes, food comes out fast, and takeaway is easy.

Good for anyone wanting authentic Chiayi cold noodles or a light lunch on a hot day. First-timers can order a small plate of noodles with a small juice and add century-egg tofu if hungry. If you plan to hit several stalls in a day, small portions are enough, and NT$40 to NT$90 per person covers a full meal and drink.