The sister shop of Yilan Linbei Roast is here—serving heartwarming oden and spicy instant noodles!

Written & photos by:Xiao Hu's Dream-Net

In recent years, tourism in Yilan has surged dramatically, especially in Jiaoxi, known for its hot springs, which have attracted a huge influx of both domestic and international visitors. Nearby, many well-known restaurants and souvenir shops have opened up. But I wonder if there’s anyone else like me who, after soaking in the hot springs, craves something warm like a bowl of noodles or oden but just can’t find it—especially at night? Finally, someone has listened to these small wishes of hot spring-goers.

Before long, a small wooden house appeared at the back of Tangwei Gully in the hot spring street, selling noodles and oden. It wasn’t long after opening before it was packed with people—even at around 11 p.m. on regular weekdays, you’d still have to wait in a short line outside. Clearly, many people share my craving for something warm after a soak in the hot springs!

Fortunately, although the place is small, it’s very photogenic. While taking photos, time flew by, and in the end, I got a seat at an outdoor wooden table. I was happy enough to enjoy the cool air, even though I would’ve preferred sitting inside the charming little house.

I especially love the wooden window facing the street. If I were with family or a girl I liked, sitting here after a hot spring bath, who would even care whether the noodles or oden were amazing or not? (laughs)

This photo was taken just before closing when there were no other customers. There wasn’t much to shoot with the place full of people, XD.

Aside from the main dishes of noodles and oden, they also offer some simple skewers and bar snacks. Later, I found out that this shop is the sister establishment of Yilan’s popular “Linbei Roast Good.”

This is a shot of the oden ingredients. Surprisingly, there are quite a lot of choices, but because we came late, almost half of them were already sold out.

I randomly ordered pickled veggie meatballs, fortune pouches, and beef tendon fish cakes. Overall, the freshness of the ingredients was great, and there weren’t any strange off-flavors. It’s a solid, well-balanced oden—but on a slightly chilly night after a hot spring, it’s incredibly comforting and warms both the body and soul.

The chili dipping sauce at the shop isn’t actually very spicy; instead, it has a surprisingly sweet charm, kind of like a savory mix with fermented broad bean paste or miso. I personally love it, especially when dipped with fish cakes or fish tofu.

Compared to the oden ingredients, I might actually prefer the free oden broth. Especially after a hot spring bath, when you need some hot soup. The broth has a sweet radish flavor and less bonito umami than I expected, finishing with the oily sweetness from the various ingredients. It’s extremely delicious.

My friend found their popular item online—the “spicy instant noodles.” The server said the noodles are simply boiled in the oden broth and then topped with the shop’s special “chili sauce.” Seriously, I absolutely love this dish. The mild spice paired with the richly fragrant chili oil is incredibly alluring, and combined with the naturally sweet and savory broth, it’s super smooth and delicious. Totally amazing—I highly recommend it!!!!

Lastly, I ordered these two skewers just because they were labeled “cassia chicken.” I remember the first time I had it at my favorite spot,[Taipei MRT Food] [Zhishan Station Eats] Bird Philosophy Dining 1+2 VisitsI was blown away. These chicken neck and wing skewers were just as delicious as I imagined. The high-quality cassia chicken paired with Linbei Roast’s excellent grilling skills didn’t disappoint me at all. No sauce needed—they’re delicious on their own.

Finally, of course, there’s the star dish—the noodles. My friend originally wanted to order the signature “oyster omelet noodles,” but heard they sell out by the afternoon... so we went with this equally unique “oyster + tendon” noodle bowl. And since my favorite ingredient—pork intestines—was sold out, I couldn’t add them either (sniff).

The appearance of pork tendon in the noodles is really unusual and rare. It looks quite dry, but it’s surprisingly tender. The firm texture and the sweet aftertaste of the meat, especially the slightly fatty parts near the bone, are exceptionally tasty.

The oysters are pretty big, about seven or eight pieces, and the freshness is quite good. Even I, who usually dislikes the fishy taste of oysters, couldn’t detect any bad odors. Also, the fact that the oysters aren’t coated in flour is pretty bold—only the freshest ones can be served like this.

The noodles themselves are more refreshing than I expected. I especially love that they don’t have that sticky, overly thickened texture. It’s like clear noodles with a hint of bonito broth flavor—very refreshing.

For those used to heavily flavored noodles, don’t worry. The shop offers the internet-famous “chili sauce” and “chili oil,” which are reportedly homemade. Of course, they also have the usual “black vinegar” and “soy sauce” that many people love adding to their noodles.

The flavor of the chili oil reminds me of Ishigaki Island’s chili oil, though it lacks a bit of the charming garlic aroma. The heat isn’t as intense as it looks, but the fragrance is incredible. Those who are wary of spice shouldn’t worry—just add a spoonful boldly. It’s amazing.

On the other hand, the chili sauce is pretty spicy, especially for those who don’t usually eat spicy food. But according to spice lovers, it’s very fragrant, pure, and rich. Spice fans should definitely give it a try.

Shengman Hao (translates roughly to “Full to the Brim”)
Address: No. 68, Deyang Road, Jiaoxi Township, Yilan County
Phone: 03 988 5628
Business Hours: 15:00–00:00

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