{"id":10251,"date":"2018-05-04T10:04:06","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T03:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/?p=10251"},"modified":"2022-10-17T14:11:44","modified_gmt":"2022-10-17T06:11:44","slug":"taipei-city-%e9%87%8d%e7%86%99%e8%80%81%e9%ba%b5-chong-xi-ramen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eatingintaipei.com\/staging\/5148\/taipei-city-%e9%87%8d%e7%86%99%e8%80%81%e9%ba%b5-chong-xi-ramen\/","title":{"rendered":"Taipei restaurant – \u91cd\u7199\u8001\u9eb5 Chong Xi Ramen"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Updated, September 2022<\/p>Prices updated<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

Chong Xi\u00a0Ramen<\/a>\u00a0is almost 1 year old now, focusing on chicken-infused ramen, located near XiaoNanMen\u00a0MRT station. There are only 6 seats inside, so you may have to be prepared to wait, but I do feel like it is worth it.<\/p>\n

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The menu<\/a><\/h2>\n

So we arrived shortly after opening, therefore were able to get one of only 10 bowls made of the 3rd one on the list: \u6d77\u8cca\u738b – Seafood ramen<\/strong> bowl priced at $380. We also ordered another ramen bowl and a couple of sides.<\/p>\n

An important thing to note: You can choose if you’d like your noodles cooked to a more al dente level – \u504f\u786c, or if you’d like a softer noodle – Q\u5f48.<\/p>\n

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Chicken soup with rice and vegetables<\/p>\n

$70<\/p>\n

Just look at that layer of thick chicken oil goodness on the top of this bowl. Yes, some may think it’s disgusting, but fans of the recent Netflix series ‘Ugly Delicious’ will get where I am coming from with this one.<\/p>\n

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The chicken soup is cooked for 8 hours, yes, 8 hours<\/strong><\/span>!<\/p>\n

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Thick, luxurious chicken soup holds rice and an assortment of sweet corn and earthy mushroom to create this delicate and delicious bowl. We bought this as an accompaniment because we really wanted to try the ramen dishes that this place is known for. But, this could be a meal in its own right with some side dishes (of course).<\/p>\n

\u80e1\u9ebb\u8c46\u8150, Tofu with sesame sauce ($65)<\/h2>\n

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\u7d9c\u5408\u91ce\u83dc, Assorted vegetables ($40)<\/h2>\n

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The vegetables presented were \u9f8d\u9b1a\u83dc with a sesame vinaigrette, and the tofu you can see in the background. Topped with bonito flakes, the \u9f8d\u9b1a\u83dc was tasty and fresh with a nice flavour in the sauce\/dressing.<\/p>\n

The tofu was surprisingly heavy. I expected it to be one of those almost creamy types that fall apart when you try to use chopsticks to pick it up. Nope, not this one. It was dense, crumbly, and paired really well with the sesame sauce it was served with. Both really good, and I’d order both again.<\/p>\n

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Chicken oil noodles (a little spicy)<\/p>\n

$190<\/p>\n

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That egg. When I saw it, I smiled. I really like these kinds of egg. Poached slowly to allow the white to cook but the yolk to remain creamy and unctuous. Score. Known as ‘Hot Spring Egg’ it is traditionally cooked in Japan in hot spring water, sloooowly. I doubt that’s the cooking method here, but I really couldn’t care less.<\/p>\n

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I effortlessly dispatched with the egg before stirring my noodles and reserving the chicken to eat as was presented. The spicy sauce hat quite a bit of minced meat inside, and was spicy, but the spice dissipated nicely and didn’t leave me clambering for the water.<\/p>\n

I wasn’t amazed by the dish, but I think at $150 it is very good value for money.<\/p>\n

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Seafood Ramen<\/p>\n

$380<\/p>\n

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Two shrimp and a big scallop make this dish stand out. The broth is the same flavour-packed chicken broth in the rice soup above. The noodles were cooked beautifully, and the flavours were all on-point making you want mouthful after mouthful.<\/p>\n

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This was a hearty shrimp, plenty of meat, and a lovely fresh flavour.<\/p>\n

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The scallop was served with the coral, otherwise known as the roe of the scallop. The scallop meat is chewy and tasty, but the coral adds a creamy texture that is just pure luxury. Bursting with flavour as you bite down, this is a winner.<\/p>\n

So, yes, it’s expensive. But, with only 10 bowls made per service, I would recommend trying.<\/p>\n

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