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周Q涼麵
Exit 1 · about 8 min walk

周Q涼麵

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Taiwanese Cuisine, Noodles, Local Eats · 岡山區
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“Worth a short detour for sesame cold noodles continuing a military-community market tradition. Springy noodles contrast rich sauce with crisp cucumber, and the dish appeared on Kaohsiung's 2019 list of selected military-community food businesses. Mainly takeaway, it works as a proper meal on the road.”

Military-community market heritage Springy sesame cold noodles Takeaway noodles
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WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

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If you are already at 岡山車站 · Gangshan, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

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WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Rich sesame balanced by crisp cucumber

Sesame sauce coats springy noodles while cucumber adds crispness and moisture—fragrant and filling without becoming only heavy sauce.

02
One noodle bag links market memories

Formerly Zhou Family Cold Noodles in Xinxin Market, it continues on Liuqiao East Road: an everyday noodle for travelers exploring Gangshan's military-community food.

03
Cold noodles received a community-food distinction

Kaohsiung Tourism Bureau's 2019 military-community food list named 周Q涼麵 a selected business for its cold noodles, adding a concrete reference.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A bowl of cold noodles moved from Xinxin Market

周Q涼麵 began as Zhou Family Cold Noodles in Gangshan's Xinxin Market. When demolition and redevelopment changed the market, it moved to Liuqiao East Road opposite Gangshan Elementary School, carrying the market noodles to a street shop.

Noodles and sauce now come in separate bags to mix at home. From market stall to takeaway shop, sesame fragrance, crisp cucumber, and springy noodles still form a simple but complete meal.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

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Pork Meatball Soup MetroBites visit photo

Pork Meatball Soup

Clear hot broth with pork meatballs and scallion alternates with cool, sesame-rich noodles. It is not served every day, so confirm on site.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Sichuan cold noodles in Gangshan's community food

Gangshan's military-community food is not only hot. Zhou Q's Sichuan-style cold noodles appear in local food writing about the market; their move to the street shows how cold noodles became part of the city's food memory.

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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Choose size and heat first

Decide the noodle size and heat level before ordering. This is mainly takeaway, with noodles and sauce packed separately, so pickup is quick once you choose.

02
Check today's soup availability

Ask whether meatball soup is available that day. Recent supply varies on site, so do not assume it is a daily item.

GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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岡山車站 · Gangshan
Exit 1 · about 8 min walk · about 583 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 8 min walk · about 617 m
Walking About 8 min from Exit 1 · about 583 m
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Start non-spicy if heat-sensitive

Even mild has a clear afterburn here; people who rarely eat chili should start non-spicy to taste the sesame and noodles. For takeaway, thoroughly toss sauce and cucumber through the noodles.

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FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

周Q涼麵 on Liuqiao East Road in Gangshan, near Gangshan Elementary School and next to Wang Mung Bean, is a familiar takeaway shop for Taiwanese sesame cold noodles. Inherited from Zhou Family Cold Noodles in the military-community Xinxin Market, springy noodles, rich sesame sauce, crisp cucumber, and adjustable heat suit a quick traditional cold meal.

Setting and atmosphere:It currently operates mainly as takeaway with no dine-in seats. The flow is direct: meal boxes and sauces are prepacked, with bags of noodles and toppings visible at the counter. Lines grow at peaks but ordering and pickup stay brisk. Decide size and heat before your turn, then take the noodles home to mix.
Location and dining notes:At 高雄市岡山區忠孝里柳橋東路23-3號 near Gangshan Elementary School and adjacent to Wang Mung Bean. Lines are common at peaks, so choose size and heat first. Mild already has an afterburn; select non-spicy if unaccustomed. There are no seats, and soup supply varies daily.
● Sesame Cold Noodles

Noodles, cucumber, and Taiwanese sesame sauce keep the focus on sauce and texture. The sauce is rich without excessive salt and coats every strand; cucumber adds crisp moisture, while takeaway noodles retain spring. Mixed well, sesame, fresh cucumber, and smooth texture balance each other.

涼麵原圖
● Pork Meatball Soup

Several meatballs and scallion in hot clear broth form a hot-cold pairing with chilled, sesame-rich noodles. The clear soup resets the palate between sauce-heavy bites. Recent visits indicate it may be unavailable without notice, so check that day.

貢丸湯原圖
Uncle's take: Cold noodles need no mountain of toppings—well-mixed sauce, springy noodles, and crisp cucumber are enough for an enduring old flavor.
💡 Ordering note

First-timers should begin non-spicy or mild, because mild leaves more than a faint hint. After takeaway, toss sesame sauce, noodles, and cucumber thoroughly before eating. Add meatball soup as a warm partner if available; otherwise focus on the noodles.

  • Location:高雄市岡山區忠孝里柳橋東路23-3號, near Gangshan Elementary School and Wang Mung Bean.
  • Type:Mainly takeaway Taiwanese sesame cold noodles.
  • Recommended:Sesame Cold Noodles and Pork Meatball Soup.
  • Highlights:Military-community market heritage, rich sesame, springy noodles, and selectable size and heat.
  • Good for:Quick traditional cold-noodle takeaway and fans of sesame and crisp cucumber.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

周Q涼麵 carried Zhou-family flavor from Gangshan's military-community market to Liuqiao East Road, now serving neighbors through an efficient takeaway model. Its unadorned signature balances rich but not overly salty sesame sauce, springy noodles, and crisp cucumber; separate packing makes mixing at home easy. Add meatball soup if available, and decide size and heat before lining up for a taste of everyday Gangshan.

STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
820台灣高雄市岡山區忠孝里柳橋東路23-3號
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 06:30 – 19:00
Wednesday: 06:30 – 19:00
Thursday: 06:30 – 19:00
Friday: 06:30 – 19:00
Saturday: 06:30 – 19:00
Sunday: 06:30 – 19:00
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