Newly opened Thai stir-fry spot in Yonghe serves dreamy soft-shell crab and instant noodle combo

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(Tonight’s Thai seafood instant noodles were amazing!)

Dragged by a friend to a newly opened Thai stir-fry place in Yonghe, near the Baoping entrance of Le Hwa Night Market. It’s called “Thai Hot Hot Stir-Fry.” Though it’s a stir-fry joint, it’s unexpectedly clean and cool inside. We ordered:

Thai seafood instant noodles (NT$120)
Spicy sour raw shrimp (8 pcs, NT$150)
Shrimp paste cabbage (NT$100)
Salt and pepper squid (NT$120)
Crispy soft-shell crab (NT$180)
Yunnan large thin slices (NT$130)
Steamed lemon pomfret (NT$120)
Thai-style spicy chicken (NT$130)
Thai grilled beef short ribs (NT$250)
Moon-shaped fried shrimp cakes (NT$150)
Tenderized pork belly (NT$120)
Thai-style grilled chicken leg (NT$160)

(Thai Hot Hot Stir-Fry near Le Hwa Night Market)

(Spacious seating)

A gathering with the bros just calls for some hot stir-fry—chilled beer instantly amps up the vibe. Put aside refined taste buds for now; all that matters is brotherly loyalty. No excuse needed to raise a glass and down it in one go. That unmistakable male satisfaction? Universally understood.

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This isn’t your typical Taiwanese stir-fry spot—it’s infused with Thai flavors. Strictly speaking, the taste isn’t entirely authentic. For example, the Yunnan slices were flavorful but lacked the bright, sharp acidity they should have. The underwhelming spicy chicken? I’d personally take the grilled chicken leg any day—whether crispy outside and tender inside or juicy, it hits the spot.

Tonight’s noodles surprisingly hit the mark—the sauce had an indescribable aroma that gave the noodles a unique savory kick. The portion of soft-shell crab was generous, with two whole crabs served at once, their crispy exterior hiding tender, juicy, and delicious meat. The tenderized pork belly vanished in no time, so we ordered a second plate. The heat from the freshly served dish was mouth-wateringly good, and even when it cooled down, it still tasted great.

The pomfret was frozen, but the portion was huge and the sauce’s tangy spice was satisfying. Later, as the drinks flowed, I chatted with the friendly owner Alex and learned this is a branch of his Taipei Guanyuan Yuan Tai eatery. Most of the kitchen staff come from highly regarded Thai restaurants like Somtum Der and Thai Town.

(Thai seafood instant noodles)

(Spicy sour raw shrimp)

(Sauce was decent, but the shrimp lacked bounce)

(Shrimp paste cabbage)

(Salt and pepper squid)

(Crispy soft-shell crab)

(Yunnan Large Slices)

(Steamed Lemon Pomfret)

(Thai-style Spicy Chicken)

(The chicken today was reasonably tender)

(The Thai grilled beef short ribs were a bit tough, sadly)

(Moon Fried Shrimp Patties)

(Tender meat with crispy skin)

(Thai-style Grilled Chicken Leg)

With a whole case of beer to cheer them on, the group gradually became tipsy. After eating and drinking their fill and settling the bill, they headed off elsewhere to keep the party going.

Thai Boom Hot Stir-Fry
Address: No. 94, Section 1, Yonghe Road, Yonghe District, New Taipei City
Phone: (02)2929-3579
Hours: 17:00–02:00

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