Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10

Beef Noodle & Chicken Soup (Dunhua S. Rd.)

牛肉麵.雞湯 · show this name to taxi drivers

A late-night beef noodle and chicken soup shop on Dunhua South Road, open from 6pm to 3:30am every day. Bowls come in half, small and large sizes, so it's easy to order the right amount for one, and there are slow-cooked chicken soups too. Expect a line around midnight.

At a glance for one

Portions
Half portions
Peak hours
Queue at peak
How to order
Ticket kiosk
Price for one
NT$180–280
Hours
18:00–03:30
Who's here
Some guests are solo
Booking
Not needed

Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.

How to order, step by step

  1. Join the line at the door - waits of 15 minutes or more are common at peak times
  2. Order at the machine and choose your bowl size
  3. Bring cash
  4. Take a seat when one is free
What to order solo: A small red-braised beef noodle soup (about NT$210 in 2026), or a half bowl if you also want a chicken soup.
Best time to go alone: Soon after 18:00, before the late-night crowd arrives.

Before you go

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Getting there

MRT: Zhongxiao Dunhua, about 6 min walk
No. 164, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
台北市大安區敦化南路一段164號
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Sources & checks

Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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