Taoyuan’s Sichuan Spicy Sauce Cold Noodles Have a Veterans’ Village Mom’s Flavor — Plus Limited-Edition Braised Snacks!

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Cat Eight Cold Noodles, located in Luguang New Village on Guishan Mountain, has become a popular spot recently. There’s a public parking lot nearby, but the area is often crowded with cars, so it’s more convenient to come by bike or bus. The shop offers Sichuan-spicy cold noodles and daily limited braised snacks. Their cup-packed cold noodles are great for takeout, attracting many local residents who frequently visit.

The adorable Cat Eight Cold Noodles sign is visible right at the entrance and can be spotted from afar, drawing many customers who come specifically for its reputation.

Note that the shop closes for lunch on weekdays, so don’t make a wasted trip. On weekends, it’s only open for brunch—we chose to visit for breakfast on a weekend.

When dining in, simply mark your order on the menu. Occasionally, hidden side dishes like yellow dried tofu or pig’s blood cake may appear. Regular menu items are always available, but braised pork intestines often sell out quickly—you might need to reserve them in advance. Recently, we also noticed the shop experimenting with gua bao (steamed sandwich buns) and frequently introducing new items.

The shop’s interior is decorated with cute cat-themed designs everywhere, and they also sell hand-made ice cream with flavors varying based on daily availability.

Even the kids couldn’t resist taking a photo with the adorable cat decorations. However, Vincent asked me, “Isn’t that ramen on the wall? Why does the shop serve cold noodles?” You’d have to ask the owner to find out…

The small kitchen where meals are prepared is kept very clean and hygienic. The shop’s milk tea series uses fresh milk instead of powdered creamer, which is why the prices are slightly higher. The cold noodles are stored in refrigerators to keep them fresh.

We each ordered a bowl of cold noodles—two sesame-flavored and two spicy Sichuan-flavored. We thought the sesame flavor would be non-spicy, but it’s seasoned with a generous amount of mashed garlic, giving it a bit of heat. It’s best to inform the staff in advance if you’re ordering for kids and want it without garlic.

Sesame Cold Noodles $45

The shop serves cold noodles in cups, which makes stirring them less messy and more convenient. The aroma of sesame is rich, and the sesame sauce blends well with the mashed garlic, creating a flavor more suited to adults—kids might find it a bit spicy.

Spicy Sichuan Cold Noodles $50

The adults opted for the mildly spicy version, which includes cucumber slices, mashed garlic, Sichuan spicy sauce, and sesame sauce—visually, it looked packed with flavor.

Before digging in, we gave it a good mix, and it was indeed very spicy. Fortunately, I had ordered the mild spice level. The taste reminded me of the delicious cold noodles I used to eat as a kid, almost like the flavor my parents used to make—no wonder locals love this place. It’s especially refreshing to enjoy cold noodles on a hot day.

Braised Dried Tofu (per piece) $5, Braised Egg $10

Vincent always orders dried tofu wherever he goes, and I couldn’t help but try a piece too. The braising color had a caramel-like hue, and the braised egg was very flavorful. I actually think the braised snacks are better than the cold noodles—I’ll have to come earlier next time to get the braised pork intestines.

Latte $55, Assam Fresh Milk Tea $50

Mr. A needs coffee to wake up every day. The coffee here has a mellow taste, but by the time I wanted some, he had already finished it, so I can’t comment on the coffee. The Assam milk tea is made with fresh milk and classic black tea, resulting in a not-too-sweet flavor. Vincent found it not sweet enough, but it was just right for me.

Miso Tofu Soup $25

I don’t know why cold noodles make me crave miso soup, but I actually prefer pork meatball and egg drop miso soup—I wonder if the shop will offer that. Cat Eight’s miso tofu soup has a more Taiwanese flavor, cooked with onions, giving it a natural fragrant and slightly sweet taste. I really liked it, and both bowls were quickly snatched up by the kids.

Cat Eight Cold Noodles
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Address: No. 10, Tongxin 1st Rd., Guishan District, Taoyuan City
Phone: 03-213 2055
Business Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:00 - 14:30, 16:00 - 19:30; Saturday & Sunday: 9:00 - 15:00

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