Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodles

A Michelin recommended restaurant though not bad is a little overblown. I got the 毛肚 and half tendon half beef noodle soup. The beef is descent, the tendon and 毛肚 is good. I thought the soup did not have strong enough flavor and the spices added to it was not spicy enough. Overall still good I enjoyed it but I think these Michelin recommendations are a little overblown.

半筋半肉 is sooo delicious, that even my friend from the western world is addicted to it, while the other side dishes are pretty much very tasty also, price is fairly good, and mostly are self served even with drinks, therefore i couldn't really gives out a high socres on the services. but this is the place to have the traditional taiwanese beef noodles.

Steadily declining in quality and taste over the years. It used to be (maybe 6-7 years ago) one of the better beef noodle shops at a sort of reasonable price in Taipei, nowadays it's on the upper range in pricing and below average in quality for that price. The broth isn't as rich or hearty anymore, feels watered down, and the beef isn't cooked as delicately. Quantity doesn't make up for this either. The side dishes are unremarkable. Overall what used to be a solid and consistent 4.5 star experience is now barely 3 stars.

It does seem to be a local place. We were the only foreigners. Honestly it wasn’t the greatest bowl I had in Taipei, but it was on the more expensive side. The staff is friendly, the restaurant is casual and easy going. I didn’t really like the meat, it was quite chewy and fatty. I would say, if you’re in need of an easy lunch and not too picky, this place is good.

Beef tendon was not hot when served with noodle soup. Need to push it into the soup to warm it up. Tendon was soft and meat too. Overall not very fantastic like expected. Accept cash payment only.

Ive expected too much since the reviews are mostly good but as some says the broth is not flavorful at all you need to put some of the paste they have to change the taste if the soup. Im kinda disappointed bout the broth but we all have a different liking. This one has mild and kinda plain broth unlike the ones if tasted here so far. No wow first taste factor. Though the beef and tendon is really soft and chewy at the same time. Small bowl for 260ntd kinda ehhh compare to some food stalls ive tried out here. All in all ill give it 6/10. Try it on your own will. Xoxo

The beef was tender, and the noodles were perfectly chewy—overall, it was a delicious dish. For those who enjoy spice, I highly recommend adding their special beef tallow chili oil to the soup. The aroma is incredible, and it takes the flavors to the next level!

We were recommended this place by a local resident so we looked forward to it as they said it was the best restaurant in Taiwan for the legendary beef noodle. We were sceptical at first as people have their own favourites. So we checked out the reviews and were happy to find so many people saying the same thing. They were not wrong! We had the beef, tendon and trip options and all were tender, juicy and flavoursome. The broth was amazingly flavoured and still light. The setup was simple and quite self service with many things. My family and I enjoyed it tremendously and will go again when we visit Taiwan again. Thank you!!!

This is one of my favorite beef noodle shop in Taiwan. When I first visited 10 years ago, it was hole in the wall to now the whole building and a location in the TPE airport. My favorite is half tendon and half beef. It looks like they no longer put the spicy beef oil on the table. You will have to ask for that. Add a spoonful of that in change and enhance the flavors for the entire bowl. I'd recommend to check it out if you are near by.

The beef noodles absolutely lived up to the hype! The broth was rich and flavorful. The beef was incredibly tender and the noodles were perfect . Super authentic bowl of Taiwanese beef noodle soup that I could eat every day.

Better than Yong Kang in my opinion, and no wait when we went around 9pm. I got the small beef and tendon noodle soup and found everything to be well balanced and delicious. The broth wasn't too salty, the meat was tender, tendon was soft, and most importantly, the noodles were thick and chewy, just the way I like them! We grabbed sides of the dried tofu, cucumbers, and chilled pig ears and everything was delicious, especially the pig ears! Highly recommend.

I was not impressed with the beef noodle soup.. The only flavor came from the tomatoes that was put in. There was no spice whatsoever and it was minus beef. Apparently you had your own spice that it was at a table away from mine. It is nice when your meal is brought to you where it has some kind of flavor. I was looking for more beef tendon and beef, but it was not there. Cash only.

A VERY popular spot for the famous beef noddle soup. A super hole in the wall place run efficiently for many years by the same people. Be prepared to wait in a line. They have acouple of side dishes in addition to the noddle soup. Broth was flavorful and meat was tender. Noodles were thick on the udon side. Out of the several beef noddle soups in Taipei It was pretty good but no the very best imo.

The Chinese herbal smell of the soup is insane. You could smell is from a block away. The soup is very flavorful and the side dishes are tasty as well. Always a long line during the lunch and dinner time.

A solid bowl of beef noodle soup! Opted for all tendon beef noodle soup with a side of chilled pig ears. This place hit the spot and it's quite busy!

Delicious beef + soup - ok noodles in a nice shop. Checked this place out on a 1 day layover. Got the half tendon, half beef noodle. Really high quality meats, came out really quick, self service spicy butter to add to taste to the soup. Noodles were ok but not amazing. Nice low key but indoor environment. Good enough bathrooms. Would def come again!

The fresh, crisp vegetables and perfectly cooked tofu were a delightful surprise. Even if you're not a meat eater, this spot is worth a try!

My sweetie used to frequent this famous noodle house in a very small location until they moved here. Customers lined up just to dine at 林東芳牛肉麵 Lin Dong Fang Beef Noodle. Now, this location is on the upper floor. A woman posted at the main floor checkout counter called upstairs to say 2 people were coming up. Upon reaching the 2nd floor, a staff pointed to a table without saying a word to us. Was this a circus act and we were performing animals? Staff Need Training Please!! We ordered a large NT$290 and a small NT$240 bowl of half tendon & half beef with noodle soup. Additionally, we retrieved 2 NT$40 appetizers from the display case; peanuts & anchovies, dried tofu in oil. Overall, a good portion of beef meat & tendons, lots of firm noodles which I loved (but my sweetie, not) plus okay broth. Both of us added chili paste because the broth was light on flavour. So, 3.5 stars is all I'll score for this circus act experience.

My favorite beef noodle spot in Taiwan for such an affordable price. The noodles are the perfect chewy and thickness level. They also give a generous amount of beef as well. The broth is a bit salty but not complaining. I can't wait to visit here again when i'm back in Taiwan!

Food was outstanding and the restaurant was very clean. The food came out relatively quick and friendly service!

Perfect beef noodle, simple and inexpensive and quick service. I look forward to going again!

THE BIG: If you're in Taiwan, you must get this beef noodle soup! Absolutely delicious! THE BLACK AND WHITE: Came here after a long journey from Old Street Jiufen and setting lanterns into the sky in Pingxi. Walk not too far from the subway. However there is a queue. It does move fast and we were seated pretty quickly. Ordering is a breeze, I got the half brisket/half tendon beef noodle, which is a little pricier than just the brisket, but I love the taste of tendon. Anyhoo, broth was great and if you want to add some side dishes, it's a serve yourself through a fridge. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A bit pricier on the Beef Noodles in Taiwan at 160 for a half brisket/half tendon beef noodle soup. However the noodles and tenderness of the beef will have me coming back for more.

Excellent beef noodle soup! My sister, husband, and I came here when we were in Taipei and were very excited about the savory, satiating hot bowl of soup that came out in front of us. You can get your beef noodle soup spicy or non-spicy. The noodles are chewy and thick, and the beef is very tender. This place usually has a pretty long line but for good reason. A must check out in Taiwan!

After touching down from a long flight, my uncle whisked us off to what he claimed to be "the best beef noodle soup in Taiwan". Is he wrong? Nope. Apparently this place is famous and super popular with locals (my cousin who is in the travel business tagged along and said the same). The signature dish here is beef noodles and boy is it good. The soup is flavorful but not heavy. The beef is tender, the tendons cooked to soft perfection and the noodles springy. The secret weapon is their jar of spice on the table which you can add to tailor the flavors even more to one's liking. I'm sure I would have enjoyed it even more if I hadn't just gotten in from a 16 hour flight and 1 hour ride in from the airport (it still tasted great so I can only imagine what it would've tasted like if I had well rested taste buds). Prices here are pricey by Taiwan standards (170NT to 230NT per bowl or 5-7 bucks a pop) but well worth it. We got there before the lunch rush so we didn't need to wait but I've been told that at all other times, the wait is epic. Thumbs up.

I've heard about this place for quite some time now, but after they made it to Michelin's Bib Gourmand list, they got suuuuper popular. Being from LA, I needed to show my boyfriend the best beef noodle soup in town, so we decided to come try this place out. We got a bowl of beef noodle soup and a bowl of half tendon & half beef noodle soup. Everything was very delicious, but the broth did taste more herbal than other beef noodle soups I've had. The noodles were chewy and the broth was very clear and clean-tasting. We also got the Hua Gan (dried tofu cooked in broth) but it was honestly just okay. Service was fine - not the best, but not the worst. We got lucky and there wasn't a wait when we got there around 12 pm on a Friday, but we did see people lining up when we left.

I had been to their original location: a hole in the wall, food stall street side set up VS this new location: fancy furnishing, classy vibe. But at the end of the day, I am here for the food. That awesome bowl of beef noodle that would make me dream of every time when I have that cravings. Coming on a weeknight, I was lucky there was no lines. Love that spicy beef oil! I just wish I can have that with everything I eat. I warned my dinner mates that it looks innocent but it is HOT! Noodle just as good as I remembered. How can something be that good? Pricey? Compares to similar items in Taipei. But a price I am happy to pay. Highly recommended.

My wife makes pretty darn good beef noodle soup. Therefore I compared it to my wife's cooking. This place did not disappoint. We ordered some side dishes. They tasted fine, but overshadowed by the beef noodles. A small bowl of half tendon half beef noodle costs around $7 USD and the large around $9. The soup itself was a bit clear, but the flavor of the broth was still there. It defied my perception that the clearer the broth, the less the flavor. The noodle was chewy as it should have been. The beef pieces were generous enough and great tasting. On its own, it was a 4.5-star item already. What pushed it over the top was the addition of the solid mixture in a bowl on every table. This mixture had some beef fat, spices, chili. Wow. Add this mixture to your soup, beef and noodle, and the flavor becomes an amazing experience that you won't want to miss. I would go back and dine at this place every chance I get. There's a small parking lot next to this restaurant, but it fills up quick. We were lucky enough to get a parking spot at 5pm on a Monday.

This is definitely the best Taiwanese beef noodle I have ever tried. It started with the soup base, you could taste a hint of herbs, along with the rich flavor of cow bone marrows and beef. There's this secret paste at every table, you must add some of it to your noodles, it would enhance the flavor of the soup (do not add too much if you do not tolerate spiciness). The secret paste is made of beef essence. Think of it as a condensed and concentrated form of beef flavor with a spicy kick. The paste pretty much gives the noodle bowl life. They have various types of noodle bowls where you could choose the parts of a cow that you want, e.g. beef tendon, beef ribs, etc. I ordered the one with beef tendon and boneless rib, and they gave me a good portion of meat. The noodle bowl came with thick noodles, which soaked up a lot of flavor from the soup. For side dishes and drinks, they are self-serve in another room, you just grab whatever you want and then pay at the conclusion of your meal. No wonder they could develop from a stall on a street to an established restaurant. Their Taiwanese beef noodle is something that I ate and would not forget. It's a must-try for people visiting Taipei and wanting to try Taiwanese food. You could definitely expect a short wait to get seated, but it's all worth it!

林東芳 was recommended by a friend who took us here. This is the new, bigger location from the previous location around the corner. The big wooden sign of the word "cow" (牛) by the entrance announced we have arrived. I had a clear view of the kitchen from the street. One side of the kitchen has rows and rows of baskets for cooking noodles; the other side of the kitchen has 3 cauldrons cooking beef, tendons, and tripes. We had to wait for our tables even at 10pm. Our noodles came quickly after we sat down, since we ordered ahead while waiting. I was surprised to see a bowl of solidified beef fat on the table. Like most restaurants here, one is expected to get your utensils and condiments from the central dispensers. At least this one has a sanitizer to keep them clean. I ordered a 1/2 beef 1/2 tendon soup noodle. The noodles was chewy. Beef was tasty but tendon was below par. The tofu skin was just acceptable. Overall, I will come again if invited but certainly will not go out of my way to come.

The beef noodle soup here is really, really good. The beef is perfectly cooked. Just the right amount of tenderness and QQ tendon. The noodles are nice and chewy. Most importantly, the broth is wonderful. It's relatively clear. The taste is clean with plenty of delicious umami and spice. Don't worry about draining that delicious broth, because you can always ask the waiter to come and add more soup for free. Just politely ask "jia tang" (add more soup).  This restaurant's signature touch is a side bowl of savory "butter" that you spread over your beef needle soup. It's super rich in umami and delicious. The side dishes are wonderful as well. I ordered the cooked tofu, mustard greens, and shield cucumbers. Most of these you just grab yourself from the nearby fridge. I would highly recommend a stop here on your next visit to Taipei!

A decent and quick hot beef noodle soup spot. Best part is their beef, it's delicious! Tendon was really tender but I would actually like it more if it had a bit more a chew. Broth is noticeably light but flavorful and noodles had the right texture for me. This isn't the place for you if you like thicker broths, although, they have a paste on the table that makes it thicker and spicier.

A bit different from the traditional Taiwanese beef noodles (like Yong Kang). This is what we call clear broth beef noodles. The broth is very good, the beef melts in your mouth, the noodles are very QQ(means all dente). Where the REAL SURPRISE lies, is the marinated pig ear appetizer. DONT ASK QUESTIONS, JUST TRY IT. Friendly notice. You have to get your own chopsticks, fork, and soon from the sanitary box. Don't wait for a waiter. It's not gonna happen. They're not gonna bring it to you.

I arrived early and there was a long line outside. This must be good, I thought. We shared the beef/tendon noodle soup. The beef was perfectly melt in your mouth, no chewing required. The tendon was not as soft as I was expecting, but still delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked and the right thickness. There were many versions on this dish that we tried and this was the best.

What can be the best thing during a rainy day? My opinion is hot Beef Noodles Soup! I have to say that the beef and the spicy butter sauce were everything!! Small bowl was enough for me. The meat was so tender, and soup was great! I wasn't really a fan of the way they made noodles in Taiwan, but the noodles here didn't disappoint me! Chewy but not too hard. The price is very affordable! If you're a fan of beef noodles, you should definitely visit here when you're in Taipei!

I know. Too many beef noodle shops to try and not enough stomach space. At least that was the case for me. If you had only one beef noodle shop to dine at and your options are Lin Dong Fang Or Yong Kang, I would recommend Lin Dong Fang in terms of taste. I chose the regular bowl of spicy beef noodle soup with half beef and half tendon. MEAT: Each piece of beef had the perfect amounts of fat marbling through them and the tendon was tender but had a nice bite to them. NOODZ: The noodles where thick like udon but 100x better, firm and bouncy. SOUP: The real star of the show to me was the broth. As is, the beef flavor shines through and you can tell beef has been simmering in the broth for countless hours. But to take it next level is this container they have at each table, a paste which makes your broth fattier, slightly saltier, and a tad bit spicier. You can help yourself to some pickled appetizers they have in the fridge and there is another type of chilli sauce you can add (this chilli was definitely spicy!) The best part- each bowl was roughly 5 bucks. I can see why they were listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. An amazing meal for CHEAP!

There was a short line when I arrived and it was a super hot day. I was seated within 10 minutes on the bar seating and ordered half tendon and half beef. The soup was a bit oily but I love the tendon and the beef and the noodles and the soup! I love the little touch of chili paste they had on the table. You can add to it for a hint of spice!

This place is small time famous on youtube and Michelin recognized as on the entrance. Excellent clear and fragrant broth. You might need to go during off peak hours, we went for brunch at opening time and there was already a line forming. Excellent value too, about $6.50 USD for regular beef noodle soup. Service leaves a little to be desired, but understandable given the price and how many customers pass through. Good amount of meat, the chili oil very spicy, start easy first. I am usually keto low carb but this place worth the break.

High quality beef noodles. 4.5/5 This place is very famous and hyped. I would say it's really good but I'm not sure if it AS good as the hype? Really ends up depending on your expectations going in. Price is also a little on the expensive side for beef noodles but its worth the quality. The broth is really flavorful and rich. But it is a tad bit too salty imo. You should add a little bit of their spicy sauce - it adds a great layer to the taste. The noodles are done well and the beef is amazing. The beef is really tender and juicy. Their signature tofu side dish is also worth getting. It's pretty unique and tastes good.

If you're wondering whether this restaurant lives up to the hype, the answer is yes. But here's a tip: Come late, after the dinner crowd has thinned (like around 9 pm), and you'll have a shorter wait. I don't think I'd be as satisfied if we had stood in line for 30 minutes to get in. Super-basic menu. They do a few things, and they do them well. If you don't like beef noodle soup, don't bother. Oh, here's another tip: The spicy paste is REALLY spicy. Start with a small spoonful and work your way up.

This was one of the highly recommended places to come for the famous Taiwan Beef Noodle soup. The restaurant is highly popular and it's evident on our visit. You walk by the kitchen window and there are these massive caldrons which bubble away with that rich and fragrant beef noodle broth. We had a slight wait of around 20-25 min on our day of visiting and we decided it was worth it. Place is popular. Ordered the classic beef noodle soup with some appetizers. There is a stand up cooler fridge with vegetable condiments you can help yourself to. Go ahead don't be shy. The soup broth is complex rich, tasty. The beef is gelatinous and meaty and the noodles chewy. I don't think it was the best beef nudo I've had in my life but it was quite to very good. I'd rate it a solid 8/10. Serving size is not North American huge but enough to fill you up. If you are a big eater you may need some apps. It's enough for me. If you are in search of one of The best beef noodle soups in Taipei you may find a better one but this is pretty damm good. Service was quick efficient and appreciated.

Taxi driver and a friend both recommended this restaurant as some of the best beef noodle soup in taipei so decided to give it a try. Went with a couple of friends around 6:30. Luckily as soon as we got into the queue, a line formed behind us of about 10 people. Heading upstairs to the seating area, you can see the kitchen where large, delicious pots of broth were being brewed to perfection. I ordered the meat and tendon mix, large. The beef and tendons really were cooked to perfection. The flavor was on point, and it had the right amount of chew, not too tough and not too soft. The noodles were the right amount of texture, very Q. The beef really was exceptional. The broth was average for beef noodle soup. It had good flavor but tasted water down, or not as hearty as some other beef noodle soup broth I've tased in the past. There also wasn't any pickled mustard greens that traditionally come with beef noodle soups. Something weird though, at the end of the meal they brought in a ladder and this guy started spraying this foamy stuff along the ceiling... with people still down below eating. I think it was a pest control spray. You can probably still see it up on the ceiling. Just weird they should be doing that stuff after hours. For the beef noodles, especially the beef... I would recommend a visit.

I am admittedly not a huge lover of beef noodle stew but I had to give this spot a try based on reputation alone. I had a pretty solid dinner (ordered the large bowl for $190 NT). The quality of this restaurant is undeniable: the ambience is classy and refined, the noodles are homemade, the broth is light on fat, and the beef is super tender. Prices are high for Taiwan, but homemade noodles come at a cost. (Also, the inside looks super expensive to build, so that probably factors into it.) My fiancée also ordered a bowl of beef noodle stew but she got the small size. Keep in mind that for $30 NT fewer, the small size isn't much less food than the large. There aren't many components to a bowl of beef noodle stew, but it can be difficult to nail all of the elements. This place does it well.

Last dinner in Taiwan. I had the: * beef noodle soup: This soup overall was better than Yong Kang's but it also had a similar blandness. But, the spice that is on each table is exactly what is missing. With the spice, the soup becomes amazing. The large chunks of beef are a plus as well. * fermented cabbage: delicious. The cold cabbage went great with the hot soup. It's like coleslaw without the mayo. * mustard green: also delicious. The place has an ramen joint feel. Tip: if you want water, you'll have to buy a bottle there Tip: if you want beer, they will direct you to buy it at 7-11 next door which you can then bring in. TL/DR: go here instead of yong Kang. Add the spice. Get some cold dishes to go with the hot soup. Would definitely recommend.

Definitely mentioned on several YouTube videos, 林東芳牛肉麵 is quite popular among tourists and Taipei locals, and to our surprise, we actually had the opportunity to try it out during our most recent visit to Taiwan earlier this year. After a doctor's appointment in the morning, we were only 5 minutes away and decided to grab lunch here. This location is different than the previous 林東芳牛肉麵 some of you may have seen on the former Yelp page. The newly remodeled location is around 2-stories tall, really modern and clean. There was not a long wait during our visit, and we were seated immediately upon arrival on the second floor. The menu is really straightforward, and anticipating tourists, there is English on the menu. They have five various noodle dishes to select from: - Beef Noodle Soup (w/ meat) - Beef Noodle Soup (w/o meat) - Tendon Noodle Soup - Half meat/Half tendon braised beef noodle - Tripe Noodle Soup There is also a fridge of side dishes customers can grab themselves, along with utensils and napkin station for self-service. On each table, there is a jar of housemade beef butter to add more flavor to your individual liking. I thought it was quite unique. I ordered the Half meat/Half tendon beef noodle and thought the meat was really tender and well braised. The broth itself is not as rich as other place I have tried. As for the noodles itself, I cannot say that it really stood out. Overall, the beef noodle did not have the "wow" factor in my opinion. The service here is quite interesting, if not bizarre. Our female server who was upstairs was quite OCD and controlling, When we stood up to use the restroom, maybe being a bit too helpful, she asked where we were going. And when I tried to lightly tap the beef butter spoon, she came over and asked me not to bang the spoon on the bowl, because in her words, "the bowls are custom made and really expensive." The server took the butter spoon from my hands and demonstrated that I should be scrapping the butter into my bowl. While I understand they do not like it when customers tap their utensils on the noodle bowls, it gives customers an unsettling feeling when you tell them your dishware is expensive. If businesses are worried about the bowls getting chipped, then don't serve it to your customers and then be stingy about it. The unprofessional mannerism did not end there, after our meal, we paid downstairs and the cashier didn't even offer my parents a receipt. When we asked for it, they gave us an attitude. Excuse me, but is asking for our receipt too much to ask for? Overall, there are certainly better beef noodle vendors in Taiwan, and this one, in my opinion, is just a tourist attraction, snooty, unfriendly, unprofessional and unmemorable. As a native Taiwanese, I don't recommend it.

Tried this establishment after being referred by a friend. Taste was mediocre at best and was very light in flavour. After waiting 30 + minutes to get a spot, we were greeted by a waitress, who impatiently seated us and expected us to order. We've noticed other locals were not demanded the same expectation. The broth is very light and was somewhat similar to consommé but was not very flavourful. Noodles were quite hard and did not have a lot of flavour. Overall, I was disappointed with the noodles.

Didn't eat as much beef noodle as I thought I would on this trip, but was able to try a two of the more famous one, and in my opinion, compared to Yong Kang, I prefer Ling Dong, though both are better than any other beef noodle that I tried. Would advise any one that visiting Taipei to try it, though like any other famous places, go during off hours or you will be waiting in line for a while. Lin Dong Fang is slightly out of the way in a kind of out of the way alley, though its only a 10 mins walk from the metro station, just look for the line. I am not sure if they moved from a old location or redid the building, but its a much more modern two story restaurant compared to some of the reviews I seen of it in the past. I came around 1:30 on a weekday so there was only a minimal line and was able to get in after waiting 10 minutes. There are counter seating for the single people so no sharing tables like in other busy places in Taiwan. It had a nice English menu so ordering was simple. Ordered the beef noodle as well as the recommended dried tofu in beef stock. The beef noodle here as good of broth as Yong Kang, though the beef is slices with mix of lean and fat which I enjoy more, and thicker noodles. They also have a spicy paste that I would absolute recommend people use if they like spicy food, though it packs a punch so try a little bit at a time. The tofu is great as well, it really soaks up the beef broth so each bite you gets a gush of beef flavor so I really enjoyed it. All for 10 bucks so its a good value for the money.

stumbled on2 this place & luckily da line was short broth & noodles pretty good texture of meat can b better 3.5-stars would suffice

I tried three items here, a small beef noodle, the signature dry tofu skin served in a bit of broth, and pickled cucumbers. First off, the pickled cucumbers were really bland, almost flavorless, boring dish. I would skip this. The tofu skin in broth was decent, it had the texture of good tofu skin but the dish did not stand out for me. Finally, the beef noodle soup, the white noodles tasted very typical to me (typical for a Chinese noodle soup.) The broth was decent with a slight Chinese medicine herbal flavor. But what really saved the soup was adding the slightly spicy solidified beef fat sitting in a jar on each table. The beef fat vastly improved the taste of the soup and kicked it up a notch. (The medium thick beef slices in the soup were boring and underwhelming, I largely left most of them uneaten. I can't imagine going out of my way to eat here but would consider the beef noodle soup if I were in the neighborhood - and only with the addition of the spicy, solidified beef fat! Also, it is definitely not worth waiting in line for.

The line built up the anticipation and the food did not disappoint, even if it wasn't the best beef noodle soup that we ate in Taipei. Good location next to small park and well designed with plenty of tables to handle the crowds on multiple air conditioned floors. Nice view of the kitchen from the patio to the right of the entrance. Good quick service by friendly staff.

Order take out cause there are too many people there. I enjoy their half-half. The beef tendon is perfect not too hard and not too soft. The beef broth is rich and the beef is tender! The take out is fast and they also give lots of soup. Their Hua Gan (dried tofu cooked in a delicious beef stock) is their signature dish, lots of people don't know that the Hua Gan needs to be soaked in the broth for 5 min, otherwise it's very dry. If you love spicy, their spicy-butter is a must try. Their menu has multiple languages includes English, Japanese and Korean.

I like it more compare to few others famous beef noodle place. So glad they open a restaurant with AC. I think most are not used to the chinese herb taste. I suppose is not for everyone but I feel it gives a unique taste.

A bit of disappointment given the name (who won beef noodles competitions several times over the years, and the long line outside waiting at the old location when I drove by). Don't get me wrong, it's a decent bowl of beef noodles. Here are my thoughts: 1. Clearly because the championship title, I expected nothing but the best (but end up my personal ranking #3 out of the 3 different famous beef noodle place I had on this trip). 2. Soup base is a bit confusing, it appears to be a half-way between clear soup and soy sauce soup base. I personally like one way or the other, mixing in this case didn't seem to work out well. 3. Beef quality is good but not nearly as good as another place I had. In Taiwan it's probably considered as above average or good, instead of excellent that I expect from a champion. Here's something positive: they have this cold dish which is beef intestine repetitively stacked inside of another intestine (it's hard to explain...sorry). While the dish I thought should served warm or hot (I warmed it up in the beef soup and thought it tasted better this way) instead of cold, it's a dish I don't think that you can find easily. I recommend ordering it because of its rarity, not because it's super yummy. Sometimes you try something just because it's rare find but not necessary because it's yummy (I hope this is making some sense...).

Likes: - Really good service and the restaurant was quite spacious - Beef noodles were hearty and simply delicious - Free soup refills. - Great value: Small bowl of beef noodles at $160 NTD (approx $7 CAD) and small bowl of beef and tendon noodles at $210 NTD (approx $9 CAD) Not a fan of: - There are usually long lineups at this place, but it's worth the wait! We had a chance to try beef noodles at about 4 different places in Taipei, and this was without any doubt, the best one in our minds. Rarely do we visit a restaurant twice while on vacation. Our goal is always to try as many places as possible, but Lin Dong Fang was a rare exception! During our first visit, we ordered takeout as the lineup outside was pretty long and we were hungry. Our order came out within a 2 minutes after we paid at the counter, and they packed all the ingredients in separate plastic bags, including the soup. We sat in the small open space across from the restaurant with flower beds and benches and started assembling our meal. The soup just warmed our souls, it was hearty, piping hot, clear, balanced and extremely flavourful. The noodles had a nice chewy texture and the meats, being beef shanks and tendons, were tender with a good amount of fat. With the pickled mustard greens, there was a tad of sweetness and tartness added to the savoury soup. We pretty much drank every last drop. During our second visit, we lined up for about 15 minutes and got a seat on the 2nd floor of the restaurant. A waitress, knowing that we were foreigners, came by our table with an extra bowl of soup and mixed in a dollop of their house-made sauce for us to try (yes, amazing service!). She explained that the sauce had a mild kick to it and it was meant to enhance the flavour of the soup. Boy did we agree! I'm not sure what was in the sauce (it looked a bit like satay sauce), but somehow, it was able to add even more flavour to the already complex bowl of soup. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience and the wonderful bowl of beef noodles in soup at this restaurant. We can't wait to re-visit!

Is this place worth a wait of 30-40 minutes? You bet it is! Came with a group of 8 and had to split up into two tables of 4 so that's something to keep in mind. I got the half meat half tendon bowl and a bunch of side dishes. Noodles were cooked not too firm not too soft, just the perfect firmness. Broth tasted great and only got better as time passed by. I was so mad at myself since I've been eating all day and I couldn't finish the broth. It was THAT delicious. You get your own utensils and grab whatever side dishes and utensils you need. A waiter/waitress will come and later markup your order ticket to reflect the new amount needed to be paid. Cashiers area is downstairs so you leave your table and go down to complete your payment, since this is how they figure out how many people can move up from the line. Definitely worth the visit and not overhyped by any means. Even my cousins from Taiwan thought it was delicious

Hands down the best beef noodles I have tried in Taipei. The soup, the beef, the tendon... everything we ordered were on par. Some may argue that the price is high, but it does reflect the quality and taste of the food. New location is clean and comfortable. I like the fact I didn't need to wait for a long time like in their old location.

Hands down the best beef noodle in town. At the time of this review, they have moved (to the address that is on this Yelp review). They used to be located right on Ba De Rd, but since have moved into the alley around the corner. Many people may say that once moved, the taste and feel of the food/restaurant is different, but not for Lin Dong Fang! It's just as good, maybe even better than before it moved. I visit here on a monthly basis and there's always a line, so make sure you do not come with too empty of a stomach. Also, if you have friends coming from overseas for the first time, don't fret, they have a lot of tourists, so the menu has English. I highly suggest getting the small(er) bowl and getting side dishes, which are bomb.com. Also, if you're one for spicy noodles or spicy dishes, do not forget to add the spicy paste to your dishes and noodles. Thank me later. There's not much more to say other than, you will wait, but you will leave happy. Recommended!

Before we traveled to Taiwan I did a little research on beef noodle places to go to and lin dong fang came up. We met up with my FIL and we had no idea this place was so close to where he lived, we took an uber there anyway since my feet was so sore from walking all day, btw it only costed us $2 to get the four of us there from where we were at, uber was pretty convenient there but prices do vary during certain times of the day. When we got there we were seated fairly quickly and food came out pretty quick, we liked the idea that you could grab your own snacks/side dishes in the back(of course not free though). We thought it was pretty good, we liked the soup, the noodles I think were udon noodles or like udon noodles? It was still good but would have been better if we had a choice of noodles. Although theres still lots of other beef noodle places to try we would still like to come here again.