Just as I was making my way down Jiufen’s steep, winding staircases wondering where to grab supper, I spotted Jiufen Xingyu Restaurant (九份心宇食堂), not far from A-Mei Teahouse (阿妹茶樓).
Like A-Mei Teahouse and some of the other eateries nestled in this nostalgic mountain town, Xingyu Restaurant evokes the charm of a traditional inn or tavern (客棧) with its rustic, old-world décor.
As expected, the outdoor seats were in high demand, so I opted for a table indoors and decided to keep my visit brief and easy.
The menu sticks to the basics — simple Taiwanese snacks and homestyle dishes, nothing too flashy. But sometimes, that's exactly what you need.
Beef noodle soup (牛肉麵) (NT$220) – It hit me that I hadn’t yet had a proper bowl of Taiwanese beef noodle soup on this trip, so this one was a no-brainer.
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The beef was a touch on the chewy side but the flavorful broth made up for it.
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The thick noodles soaked up the essence of the broth reasonably well there.
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Fried eggs with preserved radish (菜圃蛋) (NT$130) – A comforting dish I always enjoy. The soft scrambled eggs were complemented nicely by the crunchy bits of preserved radish, adding both texture and a hint of savory depth.
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That should do it for me for my only meal in Jiufen. Time to head back to my seaside room and enjoy the rest of the night.
Food Rating: 5/10
Price: $$
Address: 2/F, 35 Shuqi Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan
Tel: +886 2-2496-0852
Opening Hours: 11:30am - 8:30pm daily
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