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好朋友涼麵
Exit 2 · about 6 min walk
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好朋友涼麵

Hao Peng You Liang Mian
Taiwanese Cuisine, Noodles, Local Eats, Late-Night Eats · 士林區
★ 4.1・1,693 reviews 155 views Open now
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A- VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth adding to your itinerary

“Lemon-sesame sauce, crunchy mustard greens, and numbing chili give these noodles a distinctive reason to visit; the shop received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2019. It grew from an arcade stall outside a pharmacy into a shop, retaining Taipei's cold-noodle-and-hot-miso-soup late-night pairing.”

Lemon sesame and mustard greens Cold noodles with a numbing chili finish Hot miso egg-drop soup
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
Worth the walk

If you are already at 士林站 · Shilin, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★★☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
Good if it fits your route

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
Cold noodles once recognized by Michelin Bib Gourmand

Good Friend received Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2019. Lemon acidity and mustard-green crunch give familiar sesame noodles a distinct personality.

02
Gentle sweet hot soup beside the cold noodles

Plain miso soup is sweet and clean with bonito aroma. Adding egg brings large silky ribbons, creating a hot contrast to the cold noodles.

03
High recognition from over 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.1 stars from 1,693 reviews, a clear popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A bowl of cold noodles that began under a pharmacy arcade

Good Friend began as a small stall under the arcade of Taisheng Pharmacy, creating its flavor with sesame, mustard greens, and lemon. It later expanded into a dine-in shop. The Danan Road branch still focuses on noodles and miso soup, linking arcade cooking and waiting with indoor tables.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
夜班大叔
Small Cold Noodles MetroBites visit photo

Small Cold Noodles

Thin noodles carry ample sesame sauce that is rich yet fluid. Lemon brightens sesame; salty-crisp mustard greens and juicy cucumber separate the sauce and noodle textures, making this the clearest introduction.

TAIWAN FOOD Liang Mian — Taiwanese Cold Noodles
Small Spicy Cold Noodles MetroBites visit photo

Small Spicy Cold Noodles

The base of sesame, mustard greens, and cucumber gains a numbing chili sauce. Heat emerges gradually and meets lemon acidity; sesame buffers some heat, but the clear finish suits diners already comfortable with spice.

Miso Soup with Egg MetroBites visit photo

Miso Soup with Egg

Large silky egg ribbons round out sweet bonito-miso broth, adding warmth, texture, and fullness. Choose plain miso soup for a cleaner, lighter broth.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Taipei late-night style: cold noodles with hot soup

Cold sesame noodles with hot miso soup is a common Taipei late-night pairing. Lemon and mustard greens add acidity and crunch, while sweet bonito-miso broth follows; egg makes it silkier, shifting between cool sauce and warm soup.

Sesame-sauce cold noodles Miso egg soup
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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Identify the dine-in and takeaway lines

Dine-in and takeaway have separate queues; check before waiting. The small room may require shared tables.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Mix chili locally first and watch the finish

The chili sauce is numbing and builds after the first bite. Mix a little into one section, eat several bites, then decide whether to combine it all; do not add more based only on the first taste.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Short Visit Review

At Shilin Night Market, Good Friend Cold Noodles makes familiar sesame noodles memorable with salty-crisp mustard greens, bright lemon, and a numbing chili finish. A focused menu extends cold noodles and miso soup into a few variations, making it easy to concentrate on sauce, noodles, and broth.

Setting and atmosphere:The Danan Road shop keeps lively cooking and waiting under the arcade, with a small, bright, clean interior. Four-person tables and a wall counter serve separate dine-in and takeaway queues. Shared tables may be necessary. Turnover is usually quick; watch how the line moves before joining.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市士林區大南路三十一號 in Shilin Night Market, walkable from MRT Shilin or Jiantan Station; approaching from Wenlin Road is convenient. The stall grew into a shop over more than twenty years and received Michelin Bib Gourmand recommendations for consecutive years. Numbing chili builds, so begin sparingly and adjust after several bites.
● Small Cold Noodles

Thin noodles, cucumber, and mustard greens receive ample sesame sauce, rich but fluid enough to coat evenly. Lemon keeps sesame from feeling heavy; mustard greens are salty-crisp and cucumber juicy-crunchy, adding layered texture.

涼麵小碗

● Small Spicy Cold Noodles

The same sesame, mustard greens, and cucumber gain a numbing chili sauce. Heat continues to emerge after the first bite and meets lemon acidity. Sesame cushions some heat, but cautious diners should mix only a small section first.

涼麵小碗加辣● Miso Soup with Egg

Large, softly set egg ribbons enrich bonito-miso soup. Egg rounds the sweet broth, adds silky texture and fullness, and makes a soothing finish after spicy noodles.

味噌湯加蛋
Uncle's line: A memorable bowl of cold noodles relies not only on sesame, but on a touch of lemon and the crunch of mustard greens.
💡 Ordering note

On a first visit, pair cold noodles with miso soup to taste sesame, lemon, and bonito. Spice lovers can choose Small Spicy Cold Noodles, remembering the delayed heat. Choose Miso Soup with Egg for silkiness and fullness, or plain miso soup for a clean finish.

  • Address:台北市士林區大南路三十一號
  • Transport:Walkable from MRT Shilin or Jiantan Station
  • Food highlights:Lemon sesame sauce, crunchy mustard greens, and numbing chili
  • Seating:Four-person tables and a wall counter; separate dine-in and takeaway lines
  • Dining note:Chili has a strong finish; start with a small amount

📌 Editor's summary

Good Friend creates clear differences from familiar sesame noodles. Small Cold Noodles balances lemon, mustard greens, and sesame; the spicy version adds a numbing finish. Miso soup is gently sweet, while egg makes it silky and satisfying. The compact room and lines have night-market rhythm, but the focused menu is direct. For a non-greasy, memorable Shilin snack, cold noodles and hot soup form a complete pairing.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.1
★ 4.1 · 1,693 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
111台灣臺北市士林區仁勇里大南路31號
Opening hours
Monday: 16:30 – 23:30
Tuesday: 16:30 – 23:30
Wednesday: 16:30 – 23:30
Thursday: 16:30 – 23:30
Friday: 16:30 – 23:30
Saturday: 16:30 – 23:30
Sunday: 16:30 – 23:30
Phone
02 2881 1197
GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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士林站 · Shilin
Exit 2 · about 6 min walk · about 437 m
Also convenient
Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 7 min walk · about 559 m
R Tamsui-Xinyi Line
劍潭站 · Jiantan · Exit 1 Another nearby station
about 6 min walk · about 453 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 2 · about 437 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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