Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodles
林東芳牛肉麵 · show this name to taxi drivers
A beef noodle shop founded in 1976 and now run by the third generation, open until 3am every day. The broth is made without chili bean paste, and the half-tendon, half-beef bowl is the classic order. It's a dependable late-night bowl on your own.
At a glance for one
Seating
Small tables
Portions
Single portions
Peak hours
Queue at peak
English
Full English menu
Price for one
NT$250–350
Hours
11:00–03:00
Open late every day, until 03:00.
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
- Join the line at the door at peak times - off-peak you can usually walk straight in
- Order from the menu, which has English, Japanese and Korean
- Choose a small or large bowl
- Pay in cash - cards are not accepted
What to order solo: The half-tendon, half-beef noodle soup (about NT$300 small or NT$350 large in 2026), plus a NT$50 side dish. A beef-broth noodle soup without meat is about NT$110.
Best time to go alone: Mid-afternoon, or after 21:00 on a weekday. Lunch and dinner peaks have a line.
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 or Nanjing Fuxing, about 10-12 min walk
No. 322, Sec. 2, Bade Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
台北市中山區八德路二段322號
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
- TVBS News (news.tvbs.com.tw)
- NOWnews (nownews.com)
- News report (setn.com)
- Marie Claire Taiwan (marieclaire.com.tw)
No sponsorship disclosed in the sources we checked.
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