West District, Taichung City｜彳麵小酸辣專賣

Wonderful little Thai-Ramen fusion restaurant. Food and drinks are excellent and for a great price. It is quite a small restaurant, so seating is limited, but the wait is worth it!

The pork bowl with Chinese noodles hit the spot. The fried egg was an extremely nice add-on that suited the broth, which was neither too sour nor too oily—all in all very nice and refreshing. Though distinctly Southeast Asian style, I surmise that some fusion took place to suit Taiwanese taste buds. The place has a nice ambiance, starting with the bowl o’ noodles signpost outside and the low windows allowing you to peep in at this tucked away gem. The ramen-ya setting and Japanese music were enjoyable, and the interior decor hints at the owner’s interests. One of the employees (or perhaps it was the owner himself) helped me order in English, and I felt that service was very good (water and utensils are self-serve however which was fine by me).

The storefront is hidden in a small alley, the space is a bit small, but the environment is bright and tidy. It sells Nanyang hot and sour noodles, which are quite sour, but not very spicy. If you want a more spicy taste, you can add spicy miso yourself (highly recommended, the taste is great). In addition, Thai milk tea is also recommended, very strong, with a bit of condensed milk flavor.