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Every time before camping in Jianshi, we usually stop by Guanxi first to buy ingredients and fill our stomachs before heading up the mountain. This time, we came to try the popular old shop in Guanxi, 「阿婆麵」.
阿婆麵 has been open in Guanxi for over half a century and is an old taste that many locals have grown up eating. The shop has no fancy decor, yet it's always packed with diners. Besides the noodles, the Hakka-style tangyuan and various braised dishes are also impressive—each one simple yet satisfying.
阿婆麵 is located on Section 1, Zhongfeng Road, Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County, not far from the Guanxi Interchange. It's convenient whether heading to Jianshi, Neiwan, Smangus, or planning a day trip to Guanxi.
The red brick exterior wall paired with the large 「阿婆麵」 sign looks quite low-key; if you hadn't done your homework, you'd easily drive right past it.
📍Store Information｜阿婆麵
Address: No. 270, Section 1, Zhongfeng Road, Guanxi Township, Hsinchu County
Phone: 03-5878965
Business Hours: 10:00～19:00 (Closed Mondays)
Inside, there's no excessive decoration—just a traditional eatery look. The tables and chairs are simple and clean. Though busy, table turnover is reasonably quick.
Besides noodles, rice noodles, and flat noodles, 阿婆麵 also offers Hakka tangyuan, wonton dishes, and various braised side dishes.
Main dishes are all in the affordable coin-price range, very budget-friendly.
Hakka Tangyuan $70
The most recommended item at 阿婆麵 is the Hakka tangyuan. The owner grew up eating tangyuan made by their mom and has carried on this traditional flavor to this day.
Made with pure glutinous rice from Guanxi, the tangyuan has a particularly chewy texture and releases a fragrant rice aroma when bitten.
Paired with aromatic fried shallots and a fresh sweet broth, it seems simple yet keeps you coming back for more. The broth carries the shallot fragrance, making it especially smooth to drink—a Hakka flavor full of memories.
Wonton Rice Noodles $60
This bowl is also highly recommended! The fine rice noodles retain their texture after absorbing the broth, paired with plump wontons for a satisfying bite every time.
The wonton skin is thin and smooth, the filling solid, delivering the fresh sweetness of pork without heavy seasoning. The portion is larger than expected, leaving you nicely full after one bowl.
Pig Head Meat $50 & Vegetarian Tripe $35
Braised dishes at 阿婆麵 are also a must-order! Their pig head meat is sliced thick, with a tender yet chewy texture and no gamey smell. Dipped in soy paste with shredded ginger, it's perfectly matched.
The vegetarian tripe absorbs the braising aroma with a springy, crisp bite—great eaten plain or with sauce. Prices are reasonable, so ordering several sides to share won't break the bank.
Blanched Greens $50
Even when traveling, don't forget your veggies. The blanched greens come in generous portions, topped with fried shallots and sauce upon serving—simple yet deliciously on point.
This stop at 阿婆麵 before heading up to Jianshi for camping didn't disappoint. No flashy plating or influencer-style restaurant, yet with bowl after bowl of simple noodles and Hakka tangyuan, it has accompanied many through decades.
The glutinous rice aroma of the Hakka tangyuan, the satisfying wonton rice noodles, and the fragrant braised dishes all leave a deep impression.
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