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Yong Kang Beef Noodles

Name: Yong Kang Beef Noodles
Address: No. 17, Ln. 31, Sec. 2, Jinshan S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City, Taipei, TW

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A well-known braised beef noodle shop near Yongkang Street that started as a street stall beside Yongkang Park in 1963. Every bowl is a single serving and there are two floors of seating, so coming alone is easy, though you may be seated at a shared round table.

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Seating

Shared tables, Small tables

Portions

Single portions

Peak hours

Queue at peak

How to order

Order at table

Payment

Cash

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Hours

11:00–20:30 · Closed Wed

Its map listing shows Wednesdays as closed, while its social media page and some listings show it open every day, so we list Wednesday as closed to be safe.

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

Join the line outside and wait for staff to seat you - you may share a table
Tell staff your order at the table and keep the slip they give you
Pay in cash at the counter on your way out

What to order solo: A small braised beef noodle soup with half tendon and half beef (NT$300 in late 2025). Add a plate of steamed pork ribs (NT$150) if you are hungry. A clear-broth version is also on the menu if you prefer something less rich.

Best time to go alone: Weekdays between 14:00 and 17:00, after the lunch rush and before dinner.

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: Dongmen, Exit 4, about 3 min walk

No. 17, Ln. 31, Sec. 2, Jinshan S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
台北市大安區金山南路二段31巷17號

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Sources & checks

Multiple sources agree · 2026-10

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