I had breakfast at A Chuan Oyster Noodles (阿川蚵仔麵線) near Ningxia Night Market. Naturally, I wanted to try their specialty—oyster vermicelli. This is my go-to breakfast spot whenever I stay at CU HOTEL, which is right next to the shop. Although it’s close to Ningxia Night Market, the shop closes at 5 p.m., meaning it’s not open during the night market hours.
There’s a kitchen at the entrance where you place your order before entering the shop. They have a limited menu, but it’s easy to order since they provide menus with pictures and descriptions in both Japanese and English.
The shop is quite small, with five tables, each having two chairs. To-Go is available, so if you’re staying at CU HOTEL, you can enjoy freshly made oyster vermicelli in your room. I’ve visited this shop several times, and I’ve noticed that most customers are solo diners.
When you order vermicelli, they ask if you want coriander.
This is the Oyster and pork giblet vermicelli. It comes with plenty of small oysters, and the soup is thick with a bonito-based broth, which gives it a flavor that feels familiar to Japanese tastes. The pork giblets have a pleasantly chewy texture. The soup itself doesn’t have an overwhelming oyster extract flavor, but you can enjoy the rich taste of oysters from the generous portion of oyster meat. And, of course, the green topping is coriander. If you like coriander, I’d say it’s a must-have! 😉
It’s fun to customize the flavor using the condiments on the table. They offer chili oil, grated garlic, and chili bean paste. I always add a generous amount of garlic and chili oil—delicious!
In Taiwan, thin vermicelli is typically eaten with a Chinese spoon rather than chopsticks. That said, I’ve seen some people, like me, using both.
If you’re in the mood for soup, the oyster soup is a great choice. As you can see, it comes with plenty of small oysters. The broth is lightly seasoned with salt and has a refreshing taste, thanks to shredded ginger and Taiwanese basil—perfect for breakfast.
If you prefer vermicelli without pork giblets, you can order the oyster vermicelli(全蚵仔麺線, 60TWD) instead. They also offer pork giblet vermicelli(全大腸麺線, 60TWD). But personally, I always want both😊
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