Lao Wai Yi Pin Niu Rou Mian

Name: Lao Wai Yi Pin Niu Rou Mian
Address: Taipei
Price range: TWD30 - TWD660

老外一品牛肉麵

Award-winning beef noodle restaurant. ※ Awarded 3rd Place in the Braised Category at the 2009 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival Chef Competition ※ Awarded "Top 10 Brand" at the 2010 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival ※ Awarded 2nd Place at the 1st Taipei Rice Cuisine Awards in 2011 ※ Awarded 2 "Great Works" in Braised vs. Rice Cuisine at the 2011 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival ※ Awarded Popularity Champion at the 2012 Home-style Rice Carnival ※ Awarded "Excellent Beef Noodle Restaurant" Certification in 2015

★ 4.2 (1,141) $$Moderate

Braised Noodle Dishes

Rich broth, choice of spiciness.

Braised "Three Treasures" Noodles

紅燒三寶麵

Contains beef, tendon, and tripe.

Luxurious beef noodles offering three textures at once. Includes tender beef chunks, chewy tendon, and crispy tripe, served with rich braised broth for a complex flavor.

TWD350~ ≈ $11.00

Braised Half Tendon Half Meat Noodles

紅燒半筋半肉麵

Combines the meaty flavor of beef with the collagen texture of tendon. The braised broth is rich and fragrant, and the noodles absorb the soup for a smooth texture.

TWD270~ ≈ $9.00

Braised Beef Tendon Noodles

紅燒牛筋麵

Features tender and elastic beef tendon as the main ingredient. Paired with a rich braised broth, high in collagen.

TWD270~ ≈ $9.00

Braised Beef Tripe Noodles

紅燒牛肚麵

Honeycomb beef tripe, braised and infused with flavor. Crispy and chewy texture. Paired with a slightly spicy and savory braised broth for a unique taste.

TWD270~ ≈ $9.00

Braised Beef Noodles

紅燒牛肉麵

Classic Taiwanese beef noodle soup. Large chunks of beef stewed until tender and flavorful, with a rich broth carrying the aroma of fermented bean paste. Best enjoyed hot.

TWD220~ ≈ $7.00

Braised Beef Noodle Soup

紅燒牛肉湯麵

Noodles with braised broth only, no beef chunks. For those who only want to taste the broth and noodles.

TWD170~ ≈ $5.00

Clear Broth Noodle Dishes

Refreshing broth that preserves the original flavor of the ingredients.

Clear Broth "Three Treasures" Noodles

清燉三寶麵

Contains beef, tendon, and tripe.

Clear broth with beef, tendon, and tripe. The broth is clear and sweet, allowing you to taste the original flavor of the ingredients.

TWD380~ ≈ $12.00

Clear Broth Half Tendon Half Meat Noodles

清燉半筋半肉麵

A combination of half tendon and half meat with clear broth. The beef is delicious, the tendon is chewy, and the broth is light and not greasy.

TWD300~ ≈ $10.00

Clear Broth Beef Tendon Noodles

清燉牛筋麵

Tender stewed beef tendon with clear broth. The tendon is chewy and springy, and the broth has a light herbal or fruity aroma.

TWD300~ ≈ $10.00

Clear Broth Beef Tripe Noodles

清燉牛肚麵

Crispy beef tripe with a clear broth base. Delicate flavor, suitable for those who prefer a light taste.

TWD300~ ≈ $10.00

Clear Broth Beef Noodles

清燉牛肉麵

Beef stewed until tender, with a golden broth. Light and sweet flavor, no soy sauce added, emphasizing the original beef flavor.

TWD250~ ≈ $8.00

Clear Braised Beef Soup Noodles

清燉牛肉湯麵

Contains only clear broth and noodles, no meat chunks. The broth is clear and smooth.

TWD200~ ≈ $6.00

Dry Noodles

Pork Trotter Dry Noodles

蹄花乾拌麵

Tender stewed pork trotters (huati) with dry noodles. The trotters have a chewy skin and tender meat, rich in collagen, enjoyed with special sauce mixed noodles.

TWD220 ≈ $7.00

Dandan Dry Noodles

担担乾拌麵

Classic Sichuan-style noodle dish. Drizzled with sesame paste, Sichuan peppercorn oil, and crushed peanuts. Rich aroma, with a numbing, spicy, fresh, and fragrant taste.

TWD150 ≈ $5.00

Spicy and Sour Dry Noodles

酸辣乾拌麵

A spicy and sour dry noodle dish. The seasoning combines the sourness of vinegar with the spiciness of chili, very refreshing.

TWD150 ≈ $5.00

Wontons

Red Oil Wontons

紅油抄手

Thin-skinned, large-filled wontons drizzled with special red oil chili sauce. Slippery texture, with a sour, spicy, fresh, and fragrant taste.

TWD100~ ≈ $3.00

Sliced Platter

Boiled Beef Slices

白切牛肉

Beef simply blanched or braised and then sliced, preserving the original flavor of the meat. Usually served with shredded ginger and soy paste.

TWD220 ≈ $7.00

Beef Tendon Slices

牛筋切盤

Braised beef tendon slices. Chewy and springy texture, rich in collagen.

TWD220 ≈ $7.00

Beef Tripe Slices

牛肚切盤

Honeycomb beef tripe slices, infused with braising liquid. Crispy texture, a common appetizer for pairing with drinks.

TWD220 ≈ $7.00

Rock Sugar Pork Trotters

冰糖蹄花

Pork trotters braised with rock sugar, with a bright red color. The skin and meat are soft and tender, with a sweet and savory flavor.

TWD190 ≈ $6.00

Beef, Tripe, Tendon Combination

牛肉、牛肚、牛筋三合一

A combination platter offering three delights at once. Includes beef, tripe, and tendon, generous portion, suitable for sharing.

TWD660 ≈ $21.00

Soups

Braised Beef Soup

紅燒牛肉湯

Rich braised beef soup with beef chunks, but no noodles. Suitable for pairing with side dishes or drinking on its own.

TWD190 ≈ $6.00

Clear Braised Beef Soup

清燉牛肉湯

Refreshing and sweet clear braised beef soup with beef chunks, no noodles. The broth is clear.

TWD190 ≈ $6.00

Beef Bone Broth

牛骨湯

Essence broth simmered from beef bones for a long time. Rich flavor, highly nutritious.

TWD150 ≈ $5.00

Vegetable and Egg Drop Soup

青菜蛋花湯

Home-style soup with seasonal vegetables and egg drops. Light and refreshing flavor.

TWD90 ≈ $3.00

Appetizers

Blanched Seasonal Vegetables

燙青菜

Fresh seasonal vegetables quickly blanched, drizzled with soy paste or braising liquid. Crisp texture.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Hot Braised Tofu

熱豆干

Heated braised tofu. Firm texture, with a blend of bean and braising liquid aroma.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Braised Peanuts

滷花生

Stewed peanuts until soft. Creamy texture, with the aroma of star anise and other spices.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Braised Eggs (2 pcs)

滷蛋(2顆)

Braised eggs with tender and springy whites and creamy yolks.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Cold Cucumber Salad

涼拌黃瓜

Crispy cucumber mixed with garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. Refreshing and appetizing.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Preserved Egg with Tofu

皮蛋豆腐

Silken tofu topped with preserved egg, drizzled with soy paste and bonito flakes. Smooth and cool texture.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Golden Kimchi

黃金泡菜

Golden-colored pickled napa cabbage. Balanced sweet and sour taste with a hint of garlic and fermented bean curd aroma.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Spicy and Sour Wood Ear Mushrooms

麻辣木耳

Crispy black fungus mixed with spicy seasoning. Crisp and tender texture, spicy and appetizing.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Hot Braised Tofu

熱花干

Porous soy product that has absorbed plenty of broth. Will release juice when bitten, soft and tender texture.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Bamboo Shoots

桂竹筍

Braised bamboo shoots. Tender and crisp texture with fine fibers, possessing the sweetness of bamboo shoots and the savory aroma of braising liquid.

TWD50 ≈ $2.00

Beverages

Coke / Sprite / Fanta / Soda Water

可樂/雪碧/芬達/西打

A common canned carbonated beverage. Cold and thirst-quenching.

TWD30~ ≈ $1.00

Gold Medal Beer 600ml

金牌啤酒 600ml

Local Taiwanese lager beer. Smooth and mellow taste, with dense foam.

TWD100 ≈ $3.00

Handmade Sour Plum Drink (Travel Size Bottle)

手工酸梅湯(隨身瓶)

Traditional Chinese beverage, brewed with smoked plums, hawthorn, etc. Sweet and sour, quenches thirst, and is very effective at cutting through richness and relieving heat.

TWD100 ≈ $3.00

Mineral Water

礦泉水

Bottled mineral water.

TWD30 ≈ $1.00

Gifts

Hand-fried Chili (Jar)

手炒辣椒(罐)

Homemade chili sauce stir-fried by the restaurant. Rich aroma, intense spiciness, suitable as a condiment or for mixing with noodles.

TWD200 ≈ $6.00

Local Beef Jerky (Bag)

本地牛肉乾(包)

Beef jerky made with Taiwanese beef. Firm and chewy texture, becomes more fragrant with chewing.

TWD450 ≈ $14.00

Fermented Bean Curd (Jar)

豆腐乳(罐)

Fermented and pickled tofu. Texture is creamy like cheese, with a savory, mellow, and sweet taste. Suitable for pairing with congee or as a seasoning.

TWD250 ≈ $8.00

Golden Kimchi (Jar)

黃金泡菜(罐)

Canned golden kimchi, convenient to take home. Sweet, sour, and crisp.

TWD250 ≈ $8.00