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小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店
Exit 2 · about 7 min walk

小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店

Xiao Xiang Zi Clear-Broth Beef Noodles - Zhongli
Chinese Cuisine, Noodles, Local Eats · 中壢區
★ 4.8・3,877 reviews 257 views Open now
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“The clear chicken-bone and vegetable broth with beef shank gives this beef noodle soup its identity. Self-selected braised items plus soup and dry noodle choices make it an easy home-style meal before or after shopping or a movie in the area.”

Clear chicken-and-vegetable broth Chewy ramen noodles Choose-your-own braised items
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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 老街溪站 · Laojie River, 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
A pick for when you want a clean, gently sweet beef broth

Chicken bones and vegetables form a clear broth with daikon flavor, paired with tender beef shank and springy ramen. It suits diners who prefer a lighter, cleaner soup.

02
Dry noodles and braised items beyond the soup noodles

Beyond beef ramen, there are lamb ramen, dry ramen with minced pork sauce, and self-selected braised items, so you can choose by meat preference and whether you want soup or dry noodles.

03
High visibility backed by more than 3,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.8 stars from 3,877 reviews, giving first-time travelers a straightforward popularity reference.

WHAT TO ORDER

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夜班大叔
Beef Ramen MetroBites visit photo

Beef Ramen

Chicken bones, vegetables, and daikon create a clean, gently sweet broth without a heavy oily feel. The beef shank is tender and the ramen has spring, making it well suited to people who prefer clear-braised flavors.

TAIWAN FOOD Beef Noodle Soup
Dry Ramen MetroBites visit photo

Dry Ramen

Springy noodles are tossed with minced pork sauce, scallions, and seasoning, concentrating the flavor in the noodles and sauce. It is a good choice when you want a dry noodle dish for this meal.

Assorted Braised Platter MetroBites visit photo

Assorted Braised Platter

Depending on the day's selection, you can choose from items such as beef tripe, kelp, rice blood cake, braised egg, chicken roll, and sausage, mixing different braised aromas and textures.

TAIWAN FOOD Lu Wei — Taiwanese Braised Snacks
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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Pick side dishes and braised items on site

Choose side dishes and braised items directly beside the counter from whatever is available that day. Tableware is self-service.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Try the clear broth first, then adjust the heat

Taste a sip of the original broth first to appreciate its clean sweetness, then add a small amount of chili sauce. This makes it easier to keep the broth's own flavor in focus.

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小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店 takes a straightforward approach: a clean, gently sweet broth, chewy noodles, and braised or chilled side dishes on the side. It suits anyone looking for a smooth, satisfying beef noodle soup that does not feel heavy. The shop is tucked into an alley beside Venice Cinemas in Zhongli, with a bright, tidy interior. Nearby office workers, students, and families looking for a dependable meal can all fit in comfortably.

Uncle's line: Clear-braised beef noodles need to be easy to eat without tasting thin. That comes down to the foundation of the broth and control of the heat, and this place gets those basics right.
Dining room and atmosphere:The shop is hidden in an alley on Ende Street around Venice Cinemas and SOGO. The interior is bright and clean, tableware is self-service, and you can pick side dishes and braised items right beside the counter. The pace feels like a tidy neighborhood noodle shop, so eating alone or bringing children as a family both feel natural. At busy times seats turn over quickly, so choosing your noodles first and then checking the braised case saves time. That braised-food case makes it easy to lose all restraint—do not grab a little of everything and leave your beef noodles sitting on the side watching you host a banquet.
Location and dining notes:The address is 桃園市中壢區恩德街46號, phone 03 425 5568, in the Zhongli SOGO and Venice Cinemas shopping area. It is walkable from Airport MRT A22 Laojie River (老街溪站). Usual hours are 11:00 to 21:00 daily; actual opening hours, last order, and limited braised items follow the shop's current notice. Drivers can use nearby paid parking. Ende Street is not a good alley for circling around gambling on an open space; if you want noodles before a movie, leave extra time for ordering, choosing braised items, and walking.
● Beef Ramen

Beef Ramen builds its clear-braised broth on chicken bones, vegetables, and daikon. The first sip is clean and gently sweet, without much oiliness, yet there is still depth from the meat toward the finish. The ramen has spring, and the beef shank is cut in satisfying pieces and simmered tender. It suits anyone who does not like heavy, salty red-braised broth. Taste the original soup before adding chili sauce so you can understand the base; dump in every seasoning jar at the start and the bowl becomes your own recipe while the kitchen can only watch in silence.

小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店 (Xiao Xiang Zi Clear-Broth Beef Noodles - Zhongli) visit photo

● Lamb Ramen

Lamb ramen gives people who do not eat beef a way to stay at the same table. The lamb slices are generously portioned and tender, with the fat and aroma kept relatively light in the clear broth. Noodles, meat, and soup are best eaten together. If you are sensitive to lamb aroma, taste a slice first before deciding on extra seasoning; a chilled side dish also keeps the meal feeling fresher. This is not a heavy lamb-hot-pot style bowl—its advantage is how easily it goes down. If you expect it to heat your whole body like a winter tonic, you may have picked the wrong season.

小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店 (Xiao Xiang Zi Clear-Broth Beef Noodles - Zhongli) visit photo

● Dry Ramen

Dry Ramen tosses springy noodles with minced pork sauce, scallions, and seasoning. Without soup to hide behind, noodle texture and even mixing matter more. Start by turning the noodles up from the bottom so every bite gets some aroma, then add a little of the shop's chili. That is more comfortable than discovering halfway through that all the sauce was sitting underneath. It suits anyone who wants a quick, neat meal or does not feel like drinking hot soup in warm weather. Add a small bowl of soup and it is complete—just do not pair dry noodles with a whole table of braised food and then claim you are eating light.

小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店 (Xiao Xiang Zi Clear-Broth Beef Noodles - Zhongli) visit photo

● Assorted Braised Platter

The Assorted Braised Platter can be built from beef tripe, kelp, rice blood cake, braised egg, chicken roll, sausage, and other items depending on the day's supply. The point is to enjoy different textures together, not build a mountain of every option. The braised flavor penetrates well without needing heavy oil, and chili sauce adds another layer. If the limited lion's head meatball is available, decide based on your group size. One platter for two people is about right: start with three or four items and add more only if you still want them. Uncle has seen too many people lose to the phrase 'a little of everything.'

小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店 (Xiao Xiang Zi Clear-Broth Beef Noodles - Zhongli) visit photo
💡 Ordering Note

For a first visit, start with the Beef Ramen; choose Dry Ramen if you want a change. For two people, share one platter with three or four braised items. Taste the clear broth plain before adding chili, and if you are coming before a movie or shopping, factor in parking and waiting time.

  • Location:桃園市中壢區恩德街46號, in the SOGO and Venice Cinemas shopping area.
  • Type:Clear-braised beef noodles, lamb noodles, dry noodles, and choose-your-own braised items.
  • Highlights:Clean, gently sweet broth, springy ramen, and a wide selection of braised side dishes.
  • Good for:Office workers, students, families, and anyone looking for a lighter beef noodle soup.

📌 Editor's Take

小巷子清燉牛肉麵中壢店 is not a shop that relies on flashy gimmicks. It simply handles the fundamentals—broth, noodles, and braised items—steadily and well. The clear broth is light, the noodles have bite, and the braised food has enough flavor, giving the whole meal the reassuring feel of a home-style neighborhood noodle shop. If you are around Venice Cinemas or SOGO in Zhongli and want a comfortable noodle meal that does not feel too heavy, it deserves a spot on your list.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
320台灣桃園市中壢區興南里恩德街46號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 21:00
GETTING THERE

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老街溪站 · Laojie River
Exit 2 · about 7 min walk · about 492 m
Also convenient
Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 7 min walk · about 538 m
Walking About 7 min from Exit 2 · about 492 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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