Just 19 seconds—delicious, crispy eel noodles served in an instant!

Text and photos byBoge

There are many choices for stir-fried eel pasta in Tainan, and every local has their favorite spot. After trying the recently super-popular Eyeglasses Eel Pasta in Tainan, a friend recommended this expert in stir-fried eel to me, saying they personally think it’s even better than Eyeglasses. And after trying it myself, what did I think? It’s really, really delicious~~~~ Otherwise, I wouldn’t have written this post to recommend it!!!



The shop is simply called “Stir-Fried Eel Expert”—no exaggeration, they really are experts in stir-fried eel!!! Super delicious, super delicious, super delicious, super delicious!!!! Next door, the Queshan Lamb Shop is also a beloved spot. It was previously rebuilt after a fire burned three adjacent shops black.

I once read a line online that I thought was great: “The lack of smiles on artisans’ faces comes from focus—that’s seriousness, not coldness.” The boss’s gaze is almost entirely on the ingredients from start to finish, rarely making eye contact with customers. Watching him skillfully and familiarly slice the eel, his focused expression is deeply moving. Moment after moment, month after month, year after year, repeating these motions daily, yet the level of dedication never wanes—even with fingers and body altered by years of work, he carries on. Seeing this, you truly sense that the boss has devoted his entire life to this craft.

Meanwhile, the boss’s wife prepares the pasta on the side. The pasta is pre-cooked, and I was initially worried it might turn out too soft, but it doesn’t when you eat it~

The boss stir-fries the eel with practiced ease—I once counted silently and realized he makes a plate of stir-fried eel pasta in just 19 seconds!!!! Not only are his movements skilled, but he also controls the heat and cooking time perfectly.

That day, I ordered a plate of dry stir-fried eel pasta for $150, while the version with soup for $90 differs mainly in the amount of soup and eel. Price-wise, it’s more expensive than Eyeglasses, but I personally think it’s absolutely worth it~ Since I prefer the dry stir-fried version, I’ve always gone for that when eating eel pasta.

If you’re worried about not getting full, you can add noodles for just $10, and the portion will be more substantial.

Eel pasta is a famous specialty snack in Tainan, but I could never understand its appeal growing up. It wasn’t until I tried the eel here—taking that first bite—that I instantly understood why so many people love eel pasta!!! Truly delicious eel has a satisfying crispness!!!! That’s exactly why this place has become my all-time favorite.

When you come here, I highly recommend trying the dry stir-fried version. The boss’s stir-frying skills are really top-notch—come taste what truly delicious eel pasta is like!! ((Okay, maybe I’m being a bit dramatic XDD

Just finished writing this and I want to go eat another bowl...

◎ East District, Tainan. Stir-Fried Eel Expert ◎
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