People in Kaohsiung are so lucky—just 70 NT for a bowl of thick, shrimp-packed fried noodle soup for breakfast!

▲The fried noodle soup is hearty and filling, generously topped with five plump, sweet, and fresh shrimp that feel like an amazing deal. (Photo by reporter Liao Minghui, same below)

Reported by Liao Minghui / Kaohsiung

What do people in Kaohsiung eat for breakfast? Sesame pancakes with fried dough sticks or sandwiches? Locals highly recommend a multi-concept eatery on Liuhé Road. In addition to all the usual breakfast fare, this place’s biggest highlight is serving fried noodle soup for breakfast. The queue is long every day, business is booming, and staff are busy cooking batch after batch—ten pots at a time over high heat. Thanks to the high output and fast service, the wait is short even though there is a line.

▲Medea is always packed no matter the time of day.

This breakfast spot, named Medea, is very famous in Kaohsiung. Visitors to the city are sure to hear locals rave about this little shop. The fried noodle soup is generous and filling, with five big, sweet, and fresh shrimp that make you feel like you’re getting way more than your money’s worth. The broth is authentic—you’ll taste the old-school flavors right away. Add a half-boiled egg (fully cooked available too), and you’ve got a satisfying, nutritious meal. A huge bowl costs just 70 NT, no wonder the place is always swamped.

▲Open all day, but breakfast is only served until 1:30 PM.

The owner has added seating on the second floor, where sleek industrial design adds a modern touch. The faux exposed concrete walls paired with cozy, trendy decor create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere—it’s hard to believe this is a no-minimum-spend, breakfast-only traditional eatery. Additionally, Medea is very family-friendly, with spacious seating and kid-sized chairs, making it a hit with families.

▲Medea offers a family-friendly space that’s spacious and comfortable. The shop also provides kids’ chairs.

Medea offers drinks in two sizes: medium and large. The photo shows a medium 500cc cup—many visitors from Taipei are surprised to find that this is considered a large size back home. Not only are the portions generous, but the drink options are diverse too. Black tea, soy milk, and milk tea are staples, and there are also juice options. Out-of-towners should definitely try the southern specialty: black tea with soy milk, for a taste of local flavor.

▲Medium 500cc soy milk + ham and egg toast. Full of old-school flavors, hearty, filling, and nutritious.

[Medea]
124 Liuhé 2nd Road, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City
07 286-2900
Mon–Fri 8:00–20:00
Sat 8:00–15:30
Closed on Sundays