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Xu Jia Zhuang Hand-Made Noodles
Local favoriteWorth the queue
VerdictBouncy hand-made noodles on Beiping Road, wok-fired to order
A long-running hand-made noodle shop on Section 3 of Beiping Road. The thick, springy noodles are almost like udon and are stir-fried over high heat right by the street; the spicy hot-pot noodles and da lu mian are must-orders, the scallion pancakes sell out early, and it is often full at mealtimes.
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Xu Jia Zhuang Hand-Made Noodles is at No. 32, Section 3, Beiping Road in Beitun District, a stretch of Beiping Road well known for its old noodle shops. Supertaste included it in its 2025 Taichung eatery list, host Bian Ching-hua featured its springy hand-made udon-style noodles on the show, and another report billed it as possibly the best hand-made noodles in Taichung, naming the spicy hot-pot noodles as the must-try. Locals treat it as the noodle shop they have been eating at since school.
The hand-made noodles are the star: thick and chewy, close to udon but denser, neither mushy nor too hard to bite. The media recommend the spicy hot-pot noodles with their rich broth, and diners often order the combination da lu mian and the herbal mutton noodles, with both soup and fried noodles on offer. The other draw is the cooking: cooks stir-fry over high heat at an open-air stove beside the road for plenty of wok aroma, and the noodle cook blanches the noodles and then rinses them in cold water for extra bounce. The scallion pancakes are popular too and may be gone if you arrive late.
Fans single out the unmatched springiness of the noodles, well-seasoned broth and honest portions, with many calling them among the chewiest hand-made noodles they have had. Criticism is mostly about the setting: it sits on a busy road, the doors are often left open when it is busy, you finish sweaty in summer, and the occasional fly gets in; some also find the bold broth oily and salty and say prices are no longer quite pocket change.
Hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., closed Mondays. It is often full at peak times, so avoid noon and around 6 p.m. Beiping Road is busy and roadside parking hard to find, so a scooter or bus is easier. The interior is simple and geared to eating a bowl quickly, not lingering to chat.
Good for people who love chewy noodles and do not mind a traditional no-frills setting. First-timers should try the spicy hot-pot noodles or the combination da lu mian, or the herbal mutton noodles for something lighter; arrive early to add a scallion pancake. Sources do not list exact prices, so budget around NT$100 to NT$250 per person.
Why go
- The media recommend the rich spicy hot-pot noodles
- The combination da lu mian and herbal mutton noodles are popular too
- Thick, bouncy noodles close to udon
- Scallion pancakes sell out, so come early
- Closed Mondays; avoid noon and around 6 p.m.
- It gets hot with the door open; take away in summer if needed
What people say
Liked
- Uniquely bouncy, chewy noodles
- Well-seasoned broth and honest portions
- Wok-fired to order with an old-school flavour
Complaints
- Basic setting that gets stuffy in summer
- Doors often open, with the occasional fly
- The broth leans oily and salty
Summarized from the common views of bloggers, media and diners; not direct quotes.
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台中市北屯區北平路三段32號Directions ↗
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