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劉漣麵 新店光明總店
About 3 min walk

劉漣麵 新店光明總店

Liu Lian Noodles – Xindian Guangming
Taiwanese Cuisine, Noodles, Local Eats · 新店區
★ 4.2・1,183 reviews 336 views Closed now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“Thai Basil Spicy Meat Sauce Noodles with Century Egg has clear aromatic layers, while Tomato Egg Drop Soup and Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce add sweet-tart, garlicky, and spicy contrasts. It suits diners seeking richly flavored dry noodles and a proper meal around Bitan.”

Thai basil and century egg noodles Freshly cooked homestyle soup Choose-and-heat luwei
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 新店站 · Xindian, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to change plans

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
Thai basil and century egg folded into meat-sauce noodles

Fresh Thai basil cuts through the rich spicy meat sauce, while century egg adds a creamy texture, giving dry-noodle fans shifts in aroma and mouthfeel.

02
Noodles can still make a complete meal with soup and sides

Tomato Egg Drop Soup brings homestyle sweet-tart notes, while Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce offers garlic heat and pork richness. Together they build a complete meal with varied flavors.

03
A well-known favorite with more than 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows a rating of about 4.2 from 1,183 reviews, a straightforward indicator of popularity for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Thai Basil Spicy Meat Sauce Noodles with Century Egg MetroBites visit photo

Thai Basil Spicy Meat Sauce Noodles with Century Egg

Rich meat sauce is brightened by Thai basil. Century egg mixed into the sauce adds texture, ideal for diners who enjoy strongly flavored tossed noodles.

Tomato Egg Drop Soup MetroBites visit photo

Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Cooked to order, it combines tomato’s tang and fresh sweetness with egg ribbons and greens for homestyle comfort.

Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce MetroBites visit photo

Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce

Alternating lean and fatty pork belly meets a sweet, spicy garlic sauce that lifts the meat’s richness, a good side for garlic lovers.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

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Choose your luwei, then have it heated

Select the luwei items you want, then hand them to the staff for reheating.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Quick Take

劉漣麵 is a long-running presence on Guangming Street in Xindian, serving honest noodles, rice, sides, and soups with steady flavor rather than flash. After relocating, it offers a roomier, brighter dining area. It suits anyone seeking a proper meal near Bitan, especially fans of strongly flavored noodles who also want soup or sides.

Uncle’s take: The strength of a place like this is not gimmicks. Once the noodles are tossed, the flavor tells you whether the kitchen took them seriously.
Important note: On Guangming Street near the Bitan neighborhood, this is the kind of old shop people make a detour to visit. Since relocating, dine-in space and seating have expanded. Reusable utensils are provided, and a sanitizing cabinet is visible on site.
● Thai Basil Spicy Meat Sauce Noodles with Century Egg

This signature combination is the shop’s most memorable bowl. It looks modest, but tossing releases its aroma and layers. Thai basil, spicy meat sauce, and century egg share the bowl without becoming muddled. The sauce is full-bodied, while basil brings a fresh lift so richness does not become blunt. Century egg adds another texture, making the bowl smoother and remarkably easy to finish.

劉漣麵 新店光明總店 (Liu Lian Noodles – Xindian Guangming) visit photo
Uncle’s take: This bowl does not win on looks. One toss reveals its substance, and after eating it you want to remember the name.
● Tomato Egg Drop Soup

Cooked to order in homestyle fashion, the soup arrives with a gentle tomato aroma, natural sweetness, and tang. Greens, tomato, and egg ribbons are all present in generous measure, so it offers more than heat—it has substance and clears the palate. It is an especially good partner for a strongly flavored staple.


劉漣麵 新店光明總店 (Liu Lian Noodles – Xindian Guangming) visit photo● Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce


A classic rice-friendly side whose plain appearance puts the focus on sauce. Garlic brings heat along with a comfortable sweetness. With alternating lean and fatty pork belly, the sauce gives its richness more dimension, never becoming monotonous. Accurate, assertive seasoning makes it work with either noodles or rice.


劉漣麵 新店光明總店 (Liu Lian Noodles – Xindian Guangming) visit photo● Luwei


Choose your own luwei items on site and have the shop heat them, making the process direct and flexible. The result is conventional, but chili sauce adds flavor and layers. Although it plays a supporting role, luwei contributes chew beyond the staple and makes the overall meal feel complete.

劉漣麵 新店光明總店 (Liu Lian Noodles – Xindian Guangming) visit photo
💡 A Small Note on the Experience

On a first visit, Thai Basil Spicy Meat Sauce Noodles with Century Egg is the surest start. Add Tomato Egg Drop Soup, luwei, or another side for the satisfaction of a complete old-shop meal.

  • The shop is on Guangming Street in Xindian and is often added conveniently to plans around Bitan.
  • After relocation, the dining area is roomier, bright, and clean.
  • Noodles, rice, sides, and soups make the selection comprehensive.
  • Thai Basil Spicy Meat Sauce Noodles with Century Egg is the representative signature for diners who like bold flavor with aromatic layers.
  • Tomato Egg Drop Soup, Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce, and luwei all pair reliably with a staple.
  • It suits diners after a Bitan walk, nearby office workers, and fans of homestyle flavors from long-running shops.

📌 Editor’s Summary

劉漣麵 does not draw people with extravagant décor. What keeps them returning is steady execution across noodles, soup, and sides. Thai Basil Spicy Meat Sauce Noodles with Century Egg, in particular, has both clear layers and a memorable identity—understandably a regular choice for many diners.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.2
★ 4.2 · 1,183 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY

What visitors say

Member check-in notes · nearby location verified
2026/07/25 Location verified 阿豪

塔香辣肉醬麵加皮蛋是招牌組合,味道重,香氣也很有層次。

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
231台灣新北市新店區光明街68號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

01
新店站 · Xindian
About 3 minutes ・about 170 m
Walking About 3 min walk · about 170 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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