Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Yongkang Knife-cut Noodles
永康刀削麵 · show this name to taxi drivers
A noodle shop in a lane off Yongkang Street, known for thick knife-cut noodles in tomato beef soup or with zha jiang sauce. One bowl is a full meal, and solo diners are common, though you may share a table at lunch.
At a glance for one
Seating
Small tables, Shared tables
Portions
Single portions
Minimum
None
Peak hours
Queue at peak
How to order
Order at table
Price for one
NT$240–350
Hours
11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:30 · Closed Thu
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
- Wait to be seated - at busy times you may share a table
- Choose knife-cut or thin noodles, and a small or large bowl
- Help yourself to cold side dishes from the cabinet and drinks from the fridge
- Add pickled greens or chili sauce from the sauce station
- Pay in cash - do not count on cards
What to order solo: A small tomato beef noodle soup with knife-cut noodles (NT$240 in October 2026) is plenty for one; the large bowl is NT$280.
Best time to go alone: Right at 11:00 or 17:00. Solo diners have reported longer waits at the lunch peak. Closed Thursdays and between 14:00 and 17:00.
Getting there
MRT: Dongmen, approx 5 min walk
No. 5, Ln. 10, Yongkang St., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
台北市大安區永康街10巷5號
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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