Rong Rong Yuan is a sichuan restaurant in Zhongzheng, Taipei.
Editorially verified June 26, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Why locals love it: A 1949-wave Sichuan-Hunanese counter tucked off Hangzhou South Road, mapo tofu and dan dan canon for locals who skip the Yongkang queues.
Tip: Walk-ins only; turnover is fast.
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Address: No. 26, Section 1, Hangzhou South Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City 100
Liu Shan Dong Beef Noodles: 1949 Shandong-lineage beef noodle counter on Kaifeng Street near Taipei Main, tiny street-level room locals defend.
Why locals go1949 Shandong-lineage beef noodle counter on Kaifeng Street near Taipei Main, tiny street-level room locals defend.
TipOpen 08:00-19:30, closed Sundays. Cash only.
Qing Tian 76 on Qingtian St in Da'an is the 1931 Japanese professor's house serving Showa-era tatami-floor set lunches in a quiet residential lane.
Why locals goA 1931 Japanese professor's house in Da'an now serves Showa-era set lunches on tatami floors, hidden in a residential lane off Qingtian Street.
TipPhone reservation required. Closed Mondays.
Wisteria Tea House is a 1920s japanese timber house turned into taiwan's pro-democracy gathering place and now serves aged oolong from the cellar.
Why locals goA 1920s Japanese timber house turned into Taiwan's pro-democracy gathering place and now serves aged oolong from the cellar.
TipOpen 10:00-22:00, closed Mondays. Reservation by phone; two-hour minimum.
Liu Shan Dong Beef Noodles: 1949 Shandong-lineage beef noodle counter on Kaifeng Street near Taipei Main, tiny street-level room locals defend.
Why locals go1949 Shandong-lineage beef noodle counter on Kaifeng Street near Taipei Main, tiny street-level room locals defend.
TipOpen 08:00-19:30, closed Sundays. Cash only.
Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodle on Emei St in Ximending is the 1975 standing-counter mianxian stall drawing second-bowl regulars from the pedestrian streets.
Why locals goA standing-counter mianxian stall in Ximending that draws second-bowl regulars from the surrounding pedestrian streets, since 1975.
TipCash only. Pile on chilli and black vinegar from the condiment table.
Halal Chinese Beef Noodles Da'an is a 60-year halal beef-noodle counter tucked in an alley off yanji street, northern-style dumplings and lazy-susan dining.
Why locals goA 60-year halal beef-noodle counter tucked in an alley off Yanji Street, Northern-style dumplings and lazy-susan dining.
TipOpen 11:00-14:00 and 17:00-20:30, closed Mondays. Cash only.
Yu Pin Yuan Iced and Hot Tangyuan is a linjiang street stall pushing bib gourmand-listed iced sesame-syrup tangyuan, eaten standing on a back-alley counter.
Why locals goA Linjiang Street stall pushing Bib Gourmand-listed iced sesame-syrup tangyuan, eaten standing on a back-alley counter.
TipCash only. The iced version is the summer order.
