Nuannuan Noodle Shop

Review

Nuannuan Noodle Shop sits in the row of food stalls on Nuannuan Street, directly facing Ande Temple, the local Mazu temple. In a 2025 Mirror Media column, the writer recalls growing up in Nuannuan and treating himself to a bowl only when he had spare money. The shop passed from a tall, thin owner to his daughter at the stove and is now run by the next generation, an old noodle shop handed down among Nuannuan locals.

The signature is dry noodles with few toppings, relying on lard and fried shallots to bring out the aroma; many diners order a second bowl. The owner says the broth is simmered from pork head early every morning, and the wonton soup tastes clean and sweet. Side dishes come from the display case, with bamboo shoots, white radish, pork liver and fried tofu all recommended. None of the sources give exact prices; diners mostly describe the noodles and sides as very cheap, and side-dish prices are not on the menu, so ask before ordering.

Diners praise the dry noodles as authentic Keelung style with a strong shallot aroma, the springy wontons and the friendly owner, and there is often a wait at mealtimes. Complaints focus on the lack of air conditioning and the basic setting, and some note the shop no longer serves poached chicken.

Sources differ on hours: an older feature says 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., sometimes selling out by 4, while recent listings mostly say 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., closed Saturdays and Sundays, so check before going. It is on Nuannuan's old street within walking distance of Nuannuan Station; parking is hard if you drive.

It suits anyone strolling Nuannuan's old street or wanting a simple brunch before heading to Jiufen, as well as fans of Keelung-style dry noodles. One person can have dry noodles with wonton soup plus one or two sides for a little over NT$100.