Ah Zong and his magical bowl of Mian Xian
Short Note:
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The legend-dairy Ben & Jerry’s is celebrating their 30th birthday today (29th April 2007), and to commemorate this remarkable milestone, all Ben & Jerry’s outlets across the country (and around the world) will serve up any cone or cup of your choice, absolutely free!
So remember to make your way down to your nearest outlet between 12pm and 7pm and get your free scoop from the friendly people at Ben & Jerry’s!
When it comes to the Taipei food popularity polls, this particular eatery in Ximending (西門町) needs no special mention.
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Ah Zong Flour Rice Noodles (or 阿宗面线 as it is conveniently called) is a stall which whips out bowls and bowls of rice noodles tossed in pig intestines served with a dash of vinegar and spring onions.
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The stall is conveniently located at a turn just after getting out of Ximen metro station. Thankfully I didn’t need to track up Mount Emei (峨眉山) to savour this delicacy.
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At NT$40 (S$1.80) for a small bowl and NT$55 ($2.47) for a large one, it looked pretty nondescript. That is, until I sank my teeth into the juicy intestines filled with marvelous fragrances and the rice noodles which melts the moment it touches your mouth. It was simply excellent.
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The horde of customers around me couldn’t agree better when I captured their expressions of joy on camera.
Some eat it with a big smile on their cheeks.
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Others do it with music tinkering in their ears.
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Some top it up with lots of chili.
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Some find themselves a cosy spot to enjoy their reaping rewards.
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Some pose for the camera.
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Some lean against the lamp post.
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Some hold the bowls while their loved ones have a go at the noodles.
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Or me, squatting in front of the shop and clearing the bowl’s contents with glee.
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Whichever way was chosen, a simple bowl of Ah Zong Mian Xian surely brings out the joy and happiness in everyone.
Excuse me while I go get myself another serving.
oh shucks. now u make me miss taiwan and the ah zhong mian xian! *stomach growls* i had it on my last day in taiwan. and we werent sure if we’d gotten the right stall.
haha. shihlin has one too. but different i guess.
:: Posted by dweam
on Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 2:32 pm | Link to comment
last paper tmr!
taiwan is waiting for me toooooooo!!!!
:: Posted by yirong
on Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 9:59 pm | Link to comment
hey btw its ah ZONG not zhong wahahahahaha
:: Posted by yirong
on Tuesday, 29th April 2008 at 10:00 pm | Link to comment
haha it doesnt matter if u got the correct one as long as u enjoy it right haha.. anw the other time you asked me to help you buy the aces white t shirt right.. i got size L for you ok right? $9.. let me know if you wanna change size or you wanna get more haha
:: Posted by yirong
on Wednesday, 30th April 2008 at 3:14 am | Link to comment
You look so ah pek leh…. i think u have really enjoyed ur holidays….hahaha
NARUWAN….
:: Posted by valkrieangel
on Wednesday, 30th April 2008 at 10:33 am | Link to comment
MrChrispy caught in an unglam eating posture by Mrs Chrispy. Lol.
Haha, like the post, a simple A Zong mee suah, but so much love and joy it brings out. Hope u enjoyed the trip thoroughly =) Any pics of the hostel??
:: Posted by GLK
on Thursday, 1st May 2008 at 1:01 pm | Link to comment
dweam: Shilin has a branch located at a corner of the market. They even have an outlet in Los Angeles now lor. It goes to show how popular their dish has grown since their pushcart style days.
yirong: Taiwan is the place for good food. I’m sure you will enjoy yourself thoroughly, and oh I’ve made the changes le, thank you =).
yirong: Will you help me pay for the tees too? Since I treated you to chou tofu le, haha =PpPp.
valkrieangel: damn I am old! Haha Taiwan was superb. How was your in vietnam? Will be waiting for your updates =).
GLK: I’ll post pics of the hostel soon. Staying there was a really awesome experience!
:: Posted by Chris
on Friday, 2nd May 2008 at 3:25 am | Link to comment
ah zhong mian xian!!!
i managed to eat it on my very first visit to Taipei, but followed up visits failed to find the store..blame it on my lack of direction.
surely its 200% better than what we can find in Singapore! it’s super hot too…i mean the temperature!! haha!
so how many bowls you ate in the end? never try the big sized fried chicken??
:: Posted by Leonard
on Monday, 5th May 2008 at 3:47 pm | Link to comment
Leonard: yes! the bowl of mian xian is pipping hot when delivered to your hands. I wonder how they manage to do it so perfectly without overcooking the noodles, absolutely perfect! In the end i think I had about 4 bowls of it, plus tons of XXL chicken! *burrp*
:: Posted by Chris
on Tuesday, 6th May 2008 at 10:40 am | Link to comment