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Liao Ji Old Street Mee Sua
Long-standingBreakfastLocal favorite
VerdictOld-style mee sua beside Wanhe Temple, hearty enough for breakfast
A mee sua shop beside Wanhe Temple that opens at 7 a.m. The mixed bowl comes with intestine, oysters and pork thick soup, usually paired with braised pork rice. Expect a wait at mealtimes.
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Review
Liao Ji Old Street Mee Sua sits at No. 61, Sec. 1, Wanhe Road in Nantun, right next to Wanhe Temple; a yellow carrying pole by the door is the easiest landmark. It opens at 7 a.m. and is a long-loved, old-style snack shop on Nantun Old Street. A 2025 roundup of old-street eats in central Taiwan ranked it near the top, and many people drop in for a bowl after visiting the temple.
The signature mixed mee sua comes with three toppings — pork intestine, oysters and thick pork soup — at NT$55 for a small bowl or NT$70 for a large. Reviews say the intestine is well cleaned, easy to bite and free of any off smell; the broth has a garlicky note but is on the light side, and the tables hold chili sauces and chili oil of different heat levels. Braised pork rice is the other dish people keep naming, NT$35 small or NT$45 large: the pork is fatty and gelatinous, balanced between salty and sweet, with sauce soaking the whole bowl. The NT$50 oyster soup is generous with plump oysters in a sweet, clear broth.
Media and bloggers mostly praise the hearty toppings and friendly prices. Some note that the braised pork belly is a big portion but the skin is chewy, and the fattiness of the braised pork is a matter of taste. The mee sua broth is mild, so fans of bold flavors may want extra chili. Beyond mee sua, the menu includes pickled radish greens rice, Hakka flat rice noodles, blanched noodles, oyster and pork congee and assorted braised side dishes.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Fridays. Dine-in and takeout are both busy at mealtimes, and the shop is still fairly full around 3 p.m. The interior is spacious and bright with plenty of seats, and the staff are friendly. Drivers can use the Wanhe Temple parking lot: the first 40 minutes are free, then NT$10 per half hour. Sources don't mention payment options, so check before you go.
A good fit for anyone strolling Nantun Old Street who wants a traditional brunch. First-timers can order the mixed mee sua with a large braised pork rice; for two or three people, add an oyster soup and blanched greens to share.
Why go
- The mixed mee sua gives you intestine, oysters and pork soup in one bowl
- NT$55 small, NT$70 large — easy on the wallet
- Large braised pork rice is NT$45, fatty and gelatinous
- Oyster soup is NT$50 and packed with plump oysters
- Opens at 7 a.m.; closed Fridays, so plan around it
- Wanhe Temple parking is free for the first 40 minutes
What people say
Liked
- The intestine is clean with no off smell, and you get three toppings at once
- The braised pork rice is balanced and gelatinous, often called a must-order
- Friendly prices, a bright roomy dining area and kind staff
Complaints
- The mee sua broth is mild; bold-flavor fans need to add chili
- Mealtimes are crowded, so dine-in and takeout may both mean a wait
- The braised pork and pork belly are fatty with chewy skin, not for everyone
Summarized from the common views of bloggers, media and diners; not direct quotes.
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Location
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Sources
This page is compiled from the articles below and rewritten in our own words. Hours and prices change, so check before you go.
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