Many Taiwanese consider dan zai noodles, springy noodles topped with soy-braised pork, to be their de facto comfort food. Originating over a century ago in Tainan as a humble street stall specializing in the dish, this restaurant chain has grown to include multiple locations around Taipei – just look out for the bubbling cauldron at the storefront. The one listed here is nestled in the city’s foodie enclave.