Burnaby’s Hidden Taiwanese Gem | No.1 Beef Noodle Review
📍 No.1 Beef Noodle 🏠 Address: 4741 Willingdon Ave, Burnaby, BC 💰 Price: ~$15–25 per person | ⏰ Hours: [Check Google for latest] 🔥 Why It’s a Must-Try? ✔ Generous portions – Shareable plates that surprise even big eaters ✔ Authentic flavors – No fusion twists, just classic Taiwanese comfort ✔ Late-night friendly – Open till 10 PM (perfect post-study grub) 🍜 MUST-TRY DISHES 1. Fried Platter – ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ($18.99) • Crispy chaos: Taiwanese sausage, squid tentacles, chicken, green beans • Skip if: You dislike blood cake (ask for “no blood cake” version) 2. Beef Noodle Soup – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ($16.99) • Customizable: Choose beef, tendon, or half-half + noodle type • Broth depth: Star anise & soy-braised richness (free refills!) 3. Stinky Tofu – ⭐⭐⭐ ($8.99) • Mild funk: Less pungent than Hunan-style – good for beginners 💡 PRO TIPS 1. Noodle hack: Pick knife-cut for chewiness or thin noodles for broth absorption 2. Parking: Free lot behind the plaza (enter off Hastings) 3. Leftovers: Fried platter re-crisps beautifully in air fryer #TaiwaneseComfort #BurnabyEats #BigPortions