Lao Tang Beef Noodles

老唐牛肉麵

Address

No. 45, Xinghua Street, West Central District, Tainan City, 700

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Tucked away in Tainan's bustling streets, Lao Tang has been serving their signature beef noodle soup for decades, and locals will tell you it's some of the best in southern Taiwan. What sets them apart is the depth of their broth - simmered for hours with beef bones, aromatics, and a secret blend of spices that creates a rich, complex flavor without being overpowering. The beef itself is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and unlike many places that skimp on portions, Lao Tang is generous with both meat and noodles. It's a no-frills neighborhood spot where you'll see office workers slurping bowls during lunch rush and families gathering for weekend meals.

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Beef Noodle Soup

Beef noodle soup is a Chinese and Taiwanese noodle soup made of stewed or red braised beef, beef broth, vegetables and Chinese noodles. There are two common variations of beef noodle which differ in the way the broth is prepared. When soy sauce is added, the soup is called red roasted or braised beef noodles (紅燒牛肉麵). Braised beef noodles was reputedly invented by KMT's Sichuan Province recruits who fled from mainland China to Kaoshiung, Taiwan. Therefore, it is sometimes (misleadingly) referred to as "Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup" (四川牛肉麵). The red braised beef noodles is the most common type of beef noodle in Taiwan. The beef is often stewed with the broth and simmered, sometimes for hours. Chefs also let the stock simmer for long periods of time with bone marrow; some vendors can cook the beef stock for over 24 hours. This type of beef noodle tends to be spicy because doubanjiang and five-spice powder are sometimes added. However, the broth may also have a sweeter taste if the fat from the beef is simmered. There are several variations with the soy-based broth, such as spicy, tomato, garlic, and herbal medicine. The tomato variation (番茄牛肉麵) is popular in Taiwan and features chunks of tomatoes in a rich red-coloured soy-tomato broth.

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