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Hai You Herbal Pork Rib Soup

Name: Hai You Herbal Pork Rib Soup
Address: No. 49, Dadong Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City, Taipei, TW
Price range: NT$120–250

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A decades-old shop in the night market that does one thing: pork ribs stewed in a dark herbal broth, the kind Taiwanese call shiquan (ten-herb) soup. A bowl is a single serving, there are tables inside, and a small side of noodles or rice turns it into a meal. The herbal taste is strong, so try it only if you like that kind of flavor.

At a glance for one

Seating

Small tables

Portions

Single portions

Peak hours

Queue at peak

Payment

Cash

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Price for one

NT$120–250

Hours

15:00–00:00 · Closed Tue

Who's here

Some guests are solo

Booking

Not needed

Vegetarian

Few vegetarian options

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

How to order, step by step

Choose your soup from the price boards: pork ribs, spare ribs, lamb ribs, chicken leg or catfish
Add a side of dry thin noodles or braised pork rice if you want a full meal
Pay in cash
Take a seat inside and put the bones in the small basket on the table - eating the ribs with your hands is normal

What to order solo: Pork rib soup (NT$120 on the October 2026 board) with a side of dry thin noodles or braised pork rice (NT$30 each). The lamb rib soup (NT$190) is richer.

Best time to go alone: Late afternoon soon after it opens at 15:00, or after 22:00. In the evening rush expect a short wait.

Getting there

MRT: Jiantan, Exit 1, approx 8 min walk

No. 49, Dadong Rd., Shilin Dist., Taipei City
台北市士林區大東路49號

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Multiple sources agree · 2026-10

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