SOUP WELL
Taipei CityZhongshan DistrictRestaurant
A refined noodle bar with Southeast Asian flavors and a distinct laksa profile; on a first visit, adjust your expectations if you are used to Taiwanese-style noodles.
Signature Dishes
Hue-style spicy beef noodles
A sweet-sour-salty-fragrant Southeast Asian broth with noodles that hold the broth well; the beef cheek and pork trotter are tender, though the portion can feel small.
Chicken white-broth ramen
The broth is rich and savory, with a pronounced gelatinous body; the noodles are smooth, though the chicken slices may be sparse.
Tomato seafood rice noodles
The shrimp stock and tomato are blended together, with fresh squid and cuttlefish balls; the rice noodles are slippery and resist going soft toward the end.
Black-pepper shrimp tossed noodles
Distinct black-pepper flavor with a mild heat; shrimp freshness has varied between visits.
Scallop-and-cuttlefish wontons
Scallop and cuttlefish pieces give the filling a firm texture; fried shallots and a pronounced Sichuan-pepper aroma stand out, and the numbing flavor may come across strong.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- A past record notes a bowl near NT$400, with a small portion and little broth.
What you should know
Best for
- Those who enjoy international spice-forward flavors
Avoid if
- If you dislike coconut milk and lime leaves
What you should know
- The set includes side dishes and dessert, but bigger appetites may still need something extra.
- You need to clear your own table after eating.
- Paid parking lots and paid roadside parking spaces are available.