Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Gao Jia Cold Noodles
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A busy little lane shop near Zhongxiao Fuxing that makes Taiwanese cold noodles: thin yellow noodles in a thick sesame sauce with garlic. A small bowl was about NT$50 in 2026, and there are a few hot noodle soups too, so it is a fast, cheap lunch on your own.
At a glance for one
Portions
Single portions
Peak hours
Queue at peak
English
Chinese only
Price for one
NT$45–70
Hours
10:00–16:00 · Closed Sun
Some listings say it stays open until 18:00. We show the earlier closing time, so go before 16:00 to be safe.
Booking
Not needed
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Walk into Alley 2 of Lane 217, about 5 minutes from Zhongxiao Fuxing Exit 1
- Tell the staff at the front you want cold noodles, small or large
- Add a soup or choose a hot noodle soup instead if you want something warm
- The shop is small - eat inside if a seat is free, or take it to go
- Have cash ready
What to order solo: A small bowl of cold sesame noodles (about NT$50 in 2026) with a soup on the side. Go large if you are hungry.
Best time to go alone: Mid-morning, or after 13:30 on a weekday to miss the office lunch crowd. Closed on Sundays.
Before you go
Taipei is one of the easiest cities in Asia to eat alone. The kinds of places built for one, how ordering works, when to go, and how to pay.
Read: Eating alone in Taipei: what to know →Getting there
MRT: Zhongxiao Fuxing, Exit 1, about 5 min walk
No. 1, Alley 2, Ln. 217, Sec. 3, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
台北市大安區忠孝東路三段217巷2弄1號
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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