Specializing in authentic traditional Lu Mian (thick noodle soup)! In Tainan, you can eat your fill at copper-coin prices.

Text & Photos /Mr. Tainan

A small Lu Mian stall tucked away by the roadside with no signboard, open only for four hours at noon and serving limited quantities—once it's gone, it's gone. Authentic traditional flavors, generous portions, great value for money. No signboard? Just look for the stall labeled “Lu Mian.”

It’s only when you get closer that you notice a sticker with the shop name on the stall—it’s so low-key. Truly a hidden gem known only to local foodies. In business for over ten years, it took a break for a while and only reopened in the last two years.

Sales start at 10 a.m., with limited quantities and early closing once sold out. Really, you’ll miss out if you come late. Remember, it’s closed on weekends, so don’t make a wasted trip.

The broth and ingredients are prepared fresh every morning, using rich and hearty components.

A full bowl costs just NT$50, with ingredients like meatballs, cabbage, daikon radish, carrots, wood ear mushrooms, and shiitake mushrooms—you can eat to your heart’s content for just a copper coin. The boss is super generous, no wonder everyone who’s tried it says it’s great value.

The meatballs have a firm, tender, and bouncy texture with great chew.

The broth is sweet, savory, and refreshing without being cloying. Its rich traditional flavor leaves a lasting impression.

Guo Family Traditional Lu Mian
Address: No. 247, Section 3, Benyuan St., Annan District, Tainan City (next to FamilyMart opposite Chaohsing Temple in Benyuanliao)
Phone: 0915093928
Business Hours: 10:00–14:00 (sells out early, closed on weekends)

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