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老向的店
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老向的店

Lao Xiang De Dian
Chinese Cuisine, Noodles, Local Eats, Late-Night Eats · 北屯區
★ 4.1・6,871 reviews 268 views Open now
LISTED VISITOR RATING
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Keep it on your list

“Plan a Beiping Road meal around two tangy broths—Pickled Cabbage and Lamb Noodles and Tomato Seafood Noodles—then add lightly seasoned home-style braised sides.”

Pickled cabbage with lamb Tomato seafood noodle soup Home-style braised sides
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at Wenxin Chongde Station, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
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
Two tangy broths with distinct layers

Pickled Cabbage and Lamb Noodles use crisp cabbage and substantial lean meat for tangy savor; Tomato Seafood Noodles combine tomato acidity with squid, shrimp, and clams. Choose by taste.

02
Meet home-style sides through the braised platter

Braised egg, tofu, kelp, and pig ear make an assorted, lightly seasoned platter; savory-sweet sauce adds flavor and varied texture beyond soup noodles.

03
High recognition built from over 6,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.1 points from 6,871 reviews, an immediate popularity reference for first-time travelers.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
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Pickled Cabbage and Lamb Noodles MetroBites visit photo

Pickled Cabbage and Lamb Noodles

Crisp cabbage with bright acidity meets mostly lean lamb and chewy noodles. The generous portion suits diners who favor tangy, savory broth.

Tomato Seafood Noodles MetroBites visit photo

Tomato Seafood Noodles

Natural tomato acidity joins squid, shrimp, clams, and quail eggs. Soft yet springy noodles carry a light, tangy seafood broth.

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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Submit orders through the dine-in or takeaway flow

For dine-in, find a seat, mark an order slip, then submit it along the on-site route. Takeaway and delivery use separate flows; follow the signs.

02
Take sides and condiments as needed

Take side dishes, chili, and pickled mustard as needed. First confirm what you ordered, then decide whether to add them.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Pair the lamb with the garlic soy sauce

With Pickled Cabbage and Lamb Noodles, dip the lamb in the provided garlic soy sauce to add garlic and soy fragrance beyond the soup's tangy savor.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

Lao Xiang's Shop is a representative budget noodle shop on Beiping Road, known for generous portions, broad choice, and quick service. Noodles, rice, soup, and braised sides taste home-style without feeling thin—ideal when you want a filling meal without overthinking the choice.

Uncle's take: Crowds, portions, and returning customers reveal more than tricks. Lao Xiang handles all three with substance.
Setting and dining atmosphere:This typical popular Beiping Road shop offers many noodles, rice dishes, soups, and braised sides, with portions that do not hold back. Dine-in guests find a seat, mark a slip, and submit it along the posted flow; takeaway and delivery split off separately. Sides, chili, and pickled mustard are available as needed. The busy room works because regulars know the rhythm, not because everyone stands guessing the next step.
Location and visit notes:Lao Xiang's Shop is at No. 173, Section Three, Beiping Road, Beitun District, Taichung; phone 04-2237-7016. It opens about half past ten in the morning to half past ten at night without an afternoon break and closes Monday. Limited Steamed Duck Leg Noodles are likelier near opening. Beiping Road is crowded at meals; scooters are easier, while drivers should allow time for parking and queues.
● Assorted Braised Platter

Braised egg, tofu, kelp, and pig ear make an honest, familiar combination. The items are lightly seasoned and gain layers from the savory-sweet sauce, remaining easy and unobtrusive. It settles the stomach while waiting and shows whether the shop handles its fundamentals.

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● Pickled Cabbage and Lamb Noodles

The generous bowl announces itself immediately. Crisp pickled cabbage is brightly acidic without sharpness, blending with savory broth for an increasingly easy sip. Chewy noodles absorb soup and come in abundance. Mostly lean lamb is substantial and tastes fuller with the provided garlic soy sauce.

老向的店 (Lao Xiang De Dian) visit photo
Uncle's take: Lightly seasoned braised food reveals the detail of its sauce. This is the kind of side that quietly disappears.
● Tomato Seafood Noodles

Natural tomato acidity keeps the broth refreshing rather than cloying. Squid, shrimp, and clams provide clear seafood savor, while absorbent noodles stay soft with a little spring for satisfaction. Quail eggs are a small but memorable detail.

老向的店 (Lao Xiang De Dian) visit photo

● Steamed Duck Leg Noodles

This closely watched limited item requires an early plan. Its scarcity makes it a target; arrive near opening for a better chance, though actual availability depends on daily preparation and sales.

💡 Ordering Notes

Start with Assorted Braised Platter, then choose Pickled Cabbage and Lamb Noodles or Tomato Seafood Noodles. Arrive early for Steamed Duck Leg Noodles—willpower cannot call a sold-out item back from behind the sign. Portions are generous, so lighter eaters should inspect the bowl size before adding more.

  • Location:No. 173, Section Three, Beiping Road, Beitun District, Taichung, in the Beiping Road shopping district.
  • Type:Large soup noodles, rice dishes, braised food, and home-style sides.
  • Features:Continuous service from midday into night, many choices, and limited Steamed Duck Leg Noodles.
  • Good for:Nearby residents, office workers, diners seeking filling noodles, and people who can avoid peak periods.

📌 Editor's Summary

Lao Xiang's Shop wins through steady fundamentals rather than glamorous packaging: noodles, broth, sides, and portions explain its lasting Beiping Road presence. For an affordable, enduring, clearly popular noodle shop, add it to the list.

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★ 4.1 · 6,871 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
406台灣臺中市北屯區平德里北平路三段173號
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:28 – 21:58
Wednesday: 10:28 – 21:58
Thursday: 10:28 – 21:58
Friday: 10:28 – 21:58
Saturday: 10:28 – 21:58
Sunday: 10:28 – 21:58
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GETTING THERE

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Wenxin Chongde · 文心崇德
Exit 1 · about 2 min walk · about 124 m
Walking About 2 min from Exit 1 · about 124 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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