🍽️ Oyster Mee Sua

Oyster and intestine thick noodle soup.

Oyster Mee Sua is one of the most representative snacks of Taipei's night markets and street stalls, a classic Taiwanese noodle dish. It uses extremely fine wheat noodles simmered until soft and silky, then lightly thickened into a smooth, soupy consistency. The stars are fresh oysters and soy-braised pork intestine: the oysters are lightly coated in sweet-potato starch to stay tender, while the intestine is braised until chewy and flavorful. Served in a bowl, it is topped with cilantro, black vinegar, minced garlic and chili sauce and mixed while hot. The noodles slip down silky, the oysters are plump and briny, and the intestine chewy and fragrant, with a tangy, slightly spicy dressing that lifts the freshness. Whether at an early-morning stall or a late-night market, a bowl of oyster mee sua is the everyday comfort food Taipei people eat through streets and alleys.