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Changhua City · Taiwanese
Lin Ming Tang Vegetarian Noodles
Vegetarian-friendlyBudgetLocal favorite
VerdictForty years of vegetarian noodles: a light, filling meal for pocket change
A vegetarian noodle shop near Tianhou Temple with about forty years behind it. The noodles are springy, and the handmade bean curd rolls are stuffed with cabbage and carrot in a clean, sweet broth. A full meal costs pocket change, and it closes early when sold out.
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Lin Ming Tang Vegetarian Noodles is at No. 66, Section 3, Jieshou Road, not far from Tianhou Temple but a little off the old-street route. Supertaste describes it as a local vegetarian shop running for about forty years, popular not only with vegetarians but also with meat-eating Lukang residents. A travel article updated in 2025 adds that although it is slightly out of the way, that does nothing to slow the crowds.
The most popular order is dry noodles with a bean curd roll soup. The noodles are similar to oil noodles, springy and chewy, in a generous portion, topped with a vegetarian minced sauce that is simple and light yet works well. The bean curd rolls are handmade daily and filled with cabbage and shredded carrot, staying moist in a soup that also has bamboo shoot strips; the broth is light and sweet, crisp and not greasy. Add a NT$10 plate of bean sprouts for crunch and extra fullness. Even though it is meat-free, it carries a nostalgic, old-fashioned taste.
Reviews mostly praise the low prices and honest flavor, saying it is satisfying even as a vegetarian meal, with the sweet bean curd roll soup a particular favorite. Some find it rather plain overall with few menu items, so those who like strong flavors or more choice may find it monotonous. Prices differ between sources, with NT$38, NT$40 and NT$45 all recorded, likely changing over time; check on site.
It is open roughly 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., possibly closing around 6 p.m. on weekends, but the bean curd rolls are made fresh daily and the shop closes early once they sell out, so an afternoon visit may find it shut. Seats fill quickly after opening, so decide what to order in advance; food comes out fast. There are ice shops and other snack stalls nearby to wander to afterwards.
It suits vegetarian travelers, anyone wanting a light break from fried seafood, and students or backpackers on a budget who want a full meal. Order dry noodles with bean curd roll soup plus a plate of bean sprouts for a complete meal at a few dozen dollars, and arrive before noon to be sure of getting the bean curd rolls.
Why go
- Dry noodles with bean curd roll soup about NT$40
- Bean sprouts are NT$10 a plate
- Handmade rolls with cabbage and carrot
- Closes early once the rolls sell out
- Arrive before noon to be safe
- Meat-eating locals come here too
What people say
Liked
- Handmade bean curd rolls in a sweet, refreshing broth
- Springy noodles in a generous portion, filling for pocket change
- A forty-year-old shop with an honest, nostalgic flavor
Complaints
- Light flavors and few items can feel monotonous to bold-taste fans
- It closes once the rolls are gone, so afternoon visits may miss out
Summarized from the common views of bloggers, media and diners; not direct quotes.
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