More noodles, no extra charge—affordable Taiwanese-style ramen “Jiahouba” for under a hundred dollars

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Because we were going to the movies, we ended up eating again on Rehe First Street. Just as we were wondering what to eat, we spotted Jiahouba Affordable Ramen Shop at the intersection. My husband suggested giving it a try. Originally, we didn’t plan to document this place, but after trying the ramen and finding it really suited our taste, we wanted to share it with everyone.

The shop hasn’t been open for long. It’s not very big—just five tables, plus a few single bar stools, accommodating about twenty people max. Since it gets quite crowded during meal times, it’s not ideal for lingering and chatting after eating. Also, depending on customer flow, the staff may ask diners who’ve finished to give up their seats for those waiting.

The shop provides an order form that you fill out and hand in. They don’t have business cards, so we took a promotional flyer they use to show you the menu and prices. The “no extra charge for extra noodles” policy was a hit with my husband.

Satay Char Siu Dry Mix – NT$65
First off, the ramen here isn’t authentic Japanese-style—it’s Taiwanese-style. There’s quite a variety of flavors, and we went for a safe option to start, just to test the waters. To our surprise, it turned out incredibly delicious. Satay flavor is something most people can enjoy, and the way it works with ramen is unexpectedly great—really tasty.

I usually love making my own satay-flavored stir-fried noodles, but I’d never had ramen-textured stir-fried noodles before. The flavor and aroma really stand out—those who love bold flavors will enjoy this.

Garlic Spicy Char Siu – NT$70
This one also wowed us with its rich, fragrant broth. Just from the name, you can tell the soup has garlic and spicy notes, and even the appearance caught our attention.

The garlic flavor isn’t as heavy as what you’d find at Huayuelan, but the spice sneaks up on you after the first few bites—it has a lingering kick. Definitely not for those who can’t handle spice. The noodles aren’t overcooked to mushiness, and while the char siu slices are small, it doesn’t diminish how much we loved the broth.

We stumbled upon a delicious and cheap Taiwanese ramen spot. Compared to the Premium Pork Bone Ramen in Sanduo Shopping District, which is also affordable Taiwanese-style ramen, this one has a richer, more layered flavor that’s more appealing. We only tried two flavors this time, but if we come back, we’ll share more varieties with you. Highly recommended.

Address: No. 325, Rehe First Street, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City
Phone: 07-3135069
Business Hours: 10:30–21:00
 

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