The world’s most expensive beef noodle soup costs NT$10,000 per bowl in Taiwan

By / Compiled and reported by the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department

Beef noodle soup has become one of the national dishes. Among the countless beef noodle shops across Taiwan, “Dad’s Beef Noodles” in Neihu District, Taipei, is even sought after by foreign media for coverage. It serves the world’s most expensive beef noodle soup, with a single bowl priced at NT$10,000, while even a regular bowl costs NT$500, sparking curiosity among many food enthusiasts.

Established in 1990, “Dad’s Beef Noodles” is famous for its premium-priced beef noodle soup, offering seven different varieties. The cheapest is NT$500, while the most expensive is the NT$10,000 “Presidential Beef Noodles.” Thanks to the owner’s insistence on high quality, customer traffic continues to grow despite the high prices.

The Presidential Beef Noodles are made with top-tier meats, including four types: Australian Wagyu-grade short ribs, American Prime short ribs, American Angus beef ribs, and a steak with a mix of muscle and tendon. Not only is the meat of superior quality, but the preparation process is also highly labor-intensive. The broth is slow-simmered with great care.