Most Taichungians will be familiar with this shop as it’s been around for more than five decades – it’s now run by the third generation of the family. Open only till noon, it serves blanched noodles tossed in braised ground pork sauce and fried scallion – and a dab of the sweet chilli sauce is mandatory. Soups with glass dumplings, fried tofu, pork balls or blood pudding are also popular; try them all by ordering an assortment.