Fried Rice Vermicelli (炒米粉)

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炒米粉Fried Rice Vermicelli

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What is Fried Rice Vermicelli?

Fried Rice Vermicelli (炒米粉) is one of Taiwan’s popular noodle and dumpling dishes, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Thin rice vermicelli stir-fried with pork, cabbage, carrot, mushrooms and dried shrimp. Hsinchu rice noodles are especially famous. Often eaten with a bowl of soup.

What does it taste like?

  • Savory
  • Light, springy noodles
  • Dried shrimp aroma
  • Simple

How much does it cost?

NT$40–80 per plate

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Breakfast stalls, traditional markets and small eateries, often next to a pot of meatball or fish ball soup.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “炒米粉”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “chǎo mǐ fěn”.