Traditional Taiwanese beef noodle soup: niu rou mian with dark broth, star anise and tender shank
Published on: June 26, 2026
Taiwan's national dish: a deep broth of beef cooked for hours with soy sauce, spicy bean paste, star anise, cinnamon and tomato, served over wheat noodles with bok choy, scallion and pickled greens. Taipei recipe step by step.