Yingge Old Street Pot Noodles: Savor Nostalgic Flavors & Local Charm

Yingge Pot Noodles are a very well-known and distinctive popular delicacy on Yingge Old Street. They cleverly combine Yingge's local ceramic culture, serving the noodles in miniature ceramic pots, which is not only unique and eye-catching but also improves the heat retention of the noodles, creating a nostalgic old-fashioned flavor.

The history of pot noodles can be traced back several decades. Initially, an old man sold them from a stall on Yingge Old Street. At that time, he used traditional ceramic pots to cook the noodles, allowing the noodles to absorb the aroma of the pot, making the texture more chewy. Over time, pot noodles gradually became a specialty of Yingge Old Street, and many stores followed suit, but the old man's exclusive recipe is still the most authentic. It is also a super popular nostalgic delicacy in the area. Not only is the menu rich and the dining space full of pottery atmosphere, but it is also representative of the old street culture.

Yingge Pot Noodles were previously located on Jianshanpu Road, but later moved to the second floor of the food court in the Old Street Pottery Museum at the current location. It has been fragrant in Yingge for many years and has become one of the local specialties that tourists must try when they come to Yingge Old Street. The interior design mostly adopts the rustic style of old warehouses, coupled with the noodles served in pots, creating a strong nostalgic atmosphere.

The soul of pot noodles lies in the soup, which is made by simmering pork bones, chicken bones, and various vegetables. The soup is rich, sweet, and fragrant. The noodles are made with handmade thick noodles, which are chewy and have a good bite. The ingredients are rich, including braised eggs, dried tofu, meatballs, and vegetables, which are nutritious and filling.

The most popular seafood noodles in the store have a lot of seafood toppings and a delicious soup, making them the most popular noodle dish. There are also beef noodles stewed in ceramic pots, with tender and flavorful beef and a rich soup, and of course, the old-fashioned pork rib rice, which is fried and then braised in a special sauce, with plenty of side dishes. Each customer can also get a free refill of soup and noodles once, and there is also unlimited plum juice, which is a special and thoughtful touch.

The menu of pot noodles is simple and clear, mainly focusing on noodles and braised dishes. The prices are affordable and the portions are generous, making it a good choice for affordable food. In addition to pot noodles, Yingge Old Street also has many ceramic art shops and specialty snacks. It is recommended to arrange half a day to a day to stroll around the old street and feel the cultural charm of Yingge.

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『Yingge Old Street Pot Noodles』

• Address: 2F, Old Street Pottery Museum, No. 95, Chongqing Street, Yingge District, New Taipei City, 239

• Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday 11:00–16:00, Saturday and Sunday 11:00–19:00, closed on Tuesdays

Transportation: Take the Taiwan Railway to "Yingge Station", and after exiting the station, walk along the alley next to the famous Starbucks on Yingge Old Street. The Old Street Pottery Museum is in the alley, and the pot noodles are on the 2nd floor of the Pottery Museum. It is about a 15-minute walk.