Daxi Bursting Beef Pie — The steaming, rich aroma is irresistible and keeps you coming back for more

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Back when I lived in Daxi, my go-to takeout was probably Er Mu Yuan. Because it was close to home, whenever I craved something, I’d just walk there to eat. I hadn’t been here for about three years, but passing by the Daxi Interchange that day reminded me of that great taste, so I immediately headed over for a nostalgic meal.

The interior seems to have undergone some changes. There used to be live music performances, and while the space isn’t much different from before, there’s now a parking lot right next to the shop. Even during weekend dinner hours, it remains packed. Just find an empty seat and settle in.

What surprised me most was the expanded menu — there were even Hong Kong-style dim sum options. There were also far more choices for fried pancakes, making me want to try everything. But some prices have gone up.

Some items are now available as frozen products for ordering. Next time you’re craving them, you can just order frozen and enjoy them at home anytime.

Beef Pie – $35

This pie is our must-order signature dish every time we visit. Be careful when eating it — it bursts with juice. I once got burned because I didn’t notice how hot it was. It’s packed with juicy meat, has a thin crust, and is golden and crispy on the outside — absolutely delicious.

Braised Pork Rice – $30

I’m not sure why I ordered braised pork rice here, but Vincent wanted it, so I got it for the kid to enjoy some rice.

Knife-Cut Beef Noodles – $105

Anita wanted beef noodles, and I wanted knife-cut noodles, so we compromised. It’s mildly spicy, which the kids can handle. The beef is well braised and tender, requiring little chewing. The knife-cut noodles have a nice chewy texture.

Milk-Flavored Red Bean Pastry – $40
This is a new flavor we hadn’t seen before. I’ve always loved red bean pancakes, so of course I had to try it. It’s filled with plenty of red beans and has a subtle milky aroma mixed with the bean filling — crispy and sweet.

Soy Sauce Dry Noodles – $65
I used to order soy sauce dry noodles often too, but I personally prefer the knife-cut noodle dishes. It’s loaded with tofu, pork, and fermented bean paste. Just mix it all together and it’s delicious — even Vincent ended up switching to this one.

Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow) – $120

I’m not a big fan of the wrapper on these — they’re a bit over-steamed and a bit thick.

Golden Lava Buns (4 pcs) – $95

Anita pretty much always orders lava buns if they’re available. These are also prone to bursting, and before I knew it, the kid had already gotten filling all over their clothes.

They have a sweet-and-salty flavor from the salted egg yolk inside. Best eaten while hot — just be careful.

Millet Porridge – $20

Millet porridge is almost always a must-order for me. In the past, there weren’t as many options, so I’d often get millet porridge with sugar as dessert. This time around, it was still delicious. They’ve added oats, giving it a different texture. This time, for two adults and two kids, the total came to 570 NT dollars. Prices are definitely higher than before, but with so many more dishes to choose from, it’s still great.

Er Mu Yuan Noodle Restaurant
Address: No. 202, Section 3, Yuanlin Road, Daxi Township, Taoyuan County
Phone: 03-3909470, 0932268846

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