Cheng Wei Zhen — Restaurant in Wanhua District

招牌乾意麵 Signature Dish Dry Noodles (Soup, Small) = TWD125 米血糕 Rice Blood Cake = TWD30 Each 鸭心 Duck Heart = TWD50 for 3

No Service Charge

This is a Fairly Large Eatery run by a Couple of Very Friendly Auntie 大姐 and a Young Lad who looks like the Main Cook. Compared to the Friendly 大姐 though, this Young Lad gives off a More Serious Stoic Vibe and Less Friendly but that was also perhaps he was Busy.

There are No Paper Menus here, everything available are listed on the Stall Signs complete with Prices as you can see in the Photos. Everything is Written in Chinese so you do need to use Google Translate if you are a Non-Mandarin Speaker.

Not a Very Crowded Place, there were nevertheless a Constant Stream of Local Customers at around 10.45am on a Weekday Morning.

Just go up to the Cashier, order whatever you want, pay up and go back to your Seat to wait for your Food. It took 2 Mins for the Signature Noodle Soup and 7 Mins for the Rest of the Braised Items. In Total, it took 7 Mins for Everything to be up.

Review of the Condiment Sauce

The Chilli Condiment they have here had a Deep Earthy Sweet and Salty Taste that is powered by Taucheo. This Sauce itself is Unique Tasting and is not a Taste that you'd find in Malaysia or Singapore. It doesn't taste Too Wierd though, and I reckon will probably be an Acceptable Taste for Most People.

招牌乾意麵 Signature Dish Dry Noodles (Soup, Small) = TWD125 米血糕 Rice Blood Cake = TWD30 Each 鸭心 Duck Heart = TWD50 for 3

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Conclusion and Closing Thoughts

At TWD125 (S$5.10) for the Signature Noodles, I'm honestly not a Fan. I thought the Overall Dish tasted Too Light and 清淡 for me. The Only Component I really enjoyed were the 2 Fat Meatballs because of their Delightful Bite Texture. If this Noodles were Cheaper, I would probably be able to accept it more. But at the Price of S$5.10, No I don't feel its really that Special to try.

The 米血糕 at TWD30 (S$1.30) per piece was worth to try especially if you have never eaten before. Having said that, don't expect this to taste really special. As I described. this tastes like a Black Colour Lor Mai Gai for me.

鸭心 Duck Hearts at TWD50 (S$2.10) for 3 of Them were worth the Money if you've never eaten before. Eating this feels like I"m eating Regular Duck Meat Actually. If you have never eaten a Duck's Heart before, I can recommend to give this a try if you're not Squeamish that is.

Overall, other than the Few Dishes that I've never eaten before, nothing else really excited me. Feel free to give them a try though if you're around the Area and see if this is more to your Taste.

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Cheng Wei Zhen (程味珍) is a beloved local institution in Taipei’s Wanhua District, renowned for its flavorful lu wei (滷味) and noodles. Over the years, the restaurant has modernized its interior, offering a cleaner and more organized dining environment while retaining its traditional charm.

The dining experience is interactive and self-service. Upon entering, you’re greeted by an impressive display of braised items. Armed with a pair of tongs and a large metal bowl, you can select from a variety of ingredients, including: • Pig ears, intestines, trotters • Chicken wings, duck tongues • Tofu, tofu skin, tofu puffs • Kelp, radish, seaweed • Blood rice cake, tempura 

After making your selections, hand your bowl to the staff, who will further cook the ingredients in their signature braising broth.

The braised pork rice (滷肉飯) is a standout, featuring tender, fatty pork that melts in your mouth, though it leans on the sweeter side—a common trait in Taiwanese cuisine. The dry yi mian (乾意麵) is another favorite, offering chewy noodles topped with savory minced meat sauce.  

For those looking to take a piece of Taiwan home, Cheng Wei Zhen sells vacuum-sealed frozen packs of their popular braised minced meat and other items, perfect for souvenirs.

Open from 9:30 AM to 4:30 AM, it’s an ideal spot for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even a late-night snack. While prices are slightly higher than average, the generous portions and rich flavors make it worthwhile.

If you’re in Taipei and craving authentic Taiwanese braised dishes, Cheng Wei Zhen offers a satisfying and nostalgic...

Food was ok but certainly not as good as a great many of Hong Kong YouTubers have promoted. With that much expectation, I was deeply disappointed by anything less than excellent. I would say it was a small eatery you may want to try but not so much one that you don’t wanna miss. This shop was like super famous among Hong Kongers and on my last (and only) visit, more than half the dine-in guests were from HK. In my opinion, it was overrated. They did not offer the best braised pork rice in Taipei. Hardly any meat therein. I honestly didn’t recall tasting any meat when I ate. Could only see tiny little pieces...