Kanokwan Thai Noodle
Taipei CityZhongshan DistrictThai restaurant
A Thai-flavored spot where pork basil rice, Thai boat noodles, and Pad Thai each have their own texture and character.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Thai Boat Noodles
The broth is rich with gentle sourness and heat, and the noodles are springy; adding vinegar brings freshness, but the portion is small and the spice may run high.
Thai Stir-Fried Rice Noodles (Pad Thai)
The noodles are springy and pair especially well with lemon juice; on their own they may be sweet, and some descriptions find them somewhat firm, with lighter wok char and peanut aroma.
Pork Basil Rice
The meat is relatively lean and not overly oily; it can also be salty and spicy, with clumped rice and noticeable heat, so those who avoid spice should take note.
Drunkard's Stir-Fried Instant Noodles
The noodles have good elasticity and mild heat, mixed with several vegetables and minced pork; the flavor may not suit everyone.
Dressed Fried Egg
Bright, sweet-sour-spicy, and appetizing; the sauce has mild heat with layered sweet, sour, and spicy notes, making it suitable as a starter.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- A past record puts spending at about NT$200 per person; some descriptions note modest portions.
- Peak hours
- On a past weekday visit, the line reached the street around noon.
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted.
What you should know
Avoid if
- If you avoid spicy, bold flavors
What you should know
- There have been visits where diners ordered and paid first, took a queue number, then waited to be called to a seat.
- There is no restroom inside; use the public restroom in the park across the street.
- Parking spaces are hard to find nearby, with paid on-street spaces as the main option.