Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Liang Xi Hao Squid Thick Soup (Main Shop)
兩喜號魷魚焿 總店 · show this name to taxi drivers
A squid thick soup shop on Guangzhou Street whose story goes back to a street cart started in 1921, now run by the family's third and fourth generations. The signature bowl combines squid and pork in a thick, starchy broth and comes small or large, with fried rice noodles and burdock tempura on the side. This is the original shop, a sit-down place that stays open late near Longshan Temple.
At a glance for one
Seating
Small tables
Portions
Single portions
Minimum
None
Price for one
NT$70–200
Hours
17:30–23:30 · Closed Sat
Some listings show a 17:30 opening and Saturday closing, while a 2025 article lists 16:00 opening. Check before you go, especially on a Saturday.
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
- Make sure you are at the main shop, No. 245 Guangzhou Street. The branch at No. 194 Xiyuan Road Section 1 keeps different hours
- Take a seat and order a small or large bowl of squid thick soup. Ask staff whether to order at the counter or at your table
- Add a small plate of fried rice noodles or burdock tempura if you are hungry
- Bring cash, and ask before paying another way
What to order solo: A small bowl of squid thick soup (NT$70 in late 2025) with a plate of fried rice noodles (NT$45 then) makes a cheap supper for one. Check the posted price.
Best time to go alone: Soon after opening, before the night-market crowd. It stays open late, which suits an evening visit to Longshan Temple.
Before you go
A simple plan for Ximending alone, from breakfast to a late hot pot, with places we have checked for solo travelers.
Read: Ximending on your own →Getting there
MRT: Longshan Temple, about 5 min walk
No. 245, Guangzhou St., Wanhua Dist., Taipei City
台北市萬華區廣州街245號
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
- Shop's website (linktr.ee)
- Instagram (instagram.com)
- Mirror Media (mirrormedia.mg)
- Blog (taiwanobsessed.com)
No sponsorship disclosed in the sources we checked.
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