Ay-Chung Flour-Rice Noodles - LEGENDARY Taiwanese Street Food in Ximending, Taipei, Taiwan (Day 6)
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1:57 Ay-Chung Flour Rice Noodles
On Day 6 in Taipei, the time came for Ying’s sister to head back to Bangkok and so Ying and I also checked out of our hotel and though we didn’t fly anywhere we brought Ying’s sister to the airport and moved to a new hotel. After checking out of our hotel I first wanted to make a quick stop at a famous Taiwanese street food restaurant called Ay-Chung, that specializes in serving flour noodles in a gravy sauce. The restaurant was located just a little walk from out hotel, and right next to Ximen station. We arrived to Ay-Chung at about 11 am, just after they opened, and already there was quite a crowd there eating around the shop. To order we had to go up to the front, place our order, and then they gave us a bowl of their famous oyster flour noodles. I first went over and added some chili, vinegar, and hot sauce to my bowl of noodles to enhance the flavor. The flour noodles at Ay-Chung are not legendary for no reason, they were actually quite tasty, with such a smokey flavor that it almost tasted like bacon. I can see why this Taiwanese street food is so popular and why many people in Ximending can’t resist a bowl.
5:58 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
After having the rice flour noodles we headed over to our new hotel, which was called Homey House, and because we were too early to check in, we just dropped off our big bag and then continued on for the day. Everything took a little longer than expected, so we didn’t have time for lunch, but instead we had to go straight to the airport to take Ying’s Sister. We ended up going to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport in the same way as we had come - we took the high speed rail to Taoyuan station then took a shuttle bus to the airport. The journey took about 1 hour.
7:46 Banqiao Station
After dropping Ying’s sister at the airport, Ying and I decided to take the bus back to Taipei from the airport instead of the train, and also I wanted to get off at Banqiao station instead of going all the way to Taipei Main Station in order to go to the Lin Family Garden and Mansion. The bus ride took a bit longer than expected though, and when we got to Banqiao station, the mansion was about ready to close, so we had to cancel that plan. We were quite hungry by this time, and after walking around for a bit and not finding any food, we decided to go to the nearest 7-Eleven and I had a Taiwanese tea egg and a banana to hold me over. We arrived back to our hotel, check in, and then Ying and I went out to eat for dinner. But we made a separate video about dinner which I’ll publish later.
That was Day 6 of this Taiwan travel guide video series. Thank you for watching!
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Hands down my favourite Taiwanese food! I can eat this every day!
I can feel the rainbow coming out of my mouth
XIMENDING is my favorite vacaton spot. its not too big and yet offers everything!!!
Your vlogs are the best! Easy to multi-watch. :)
During the Vietnam War, my husband was in Taipei with the Air Force for a year and I was able to go with him.WE so enjoyed the food both eating out and fresh market food. I would love to go back!!!!
Thanks for your uploads mark! I really enjoy your videos
Mark, you are awesome keep up the good work man!! It's always amazing to watch your videos, so amazing that i can't wait for the next one! Don't ever stop doing this please
@terranoir3522
9 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Young Lion Thank you very much, really appreciate it.
Really amazing traveller. I stumbled upon this mark's video in random and it's the best thing I've done. Keep it up. Really enjoying your videos. Nicely made
Even a simple egg looks delicious! Thanks for the good vibes
me and my husband love watching you and your wife eat. You guys make us hungry lol
I just watch your videos for your head tilts and your awesome expressions.... and of course the food.
Tea egg is one of my favorite foods in Taiwan!!! I love Taiwan and enjoyed my stay there some years ago!! People are very nice and warm too!
Going to Taipei tomorrow, lovely video always Mark&Ying.
always a thumbs up for you Mark and I love the vlog series in Taiwan, can't wait to see the restaurant vlogs. your vlogging is getting quite masterful
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
jayisoldem56 Thank you very much!
Really interesting to watch these videos from you two.
lol.. the bathroom, i like how you always gives very natural descriptions of things
You should make a Q&A for you and ying together. I think the more we know you guys the more we would love u.. Cheers
@maramusa7560
9 жыл бұрын
Yesss
@luisanadiaz88
9 жыл бұрын
I agree!!! I love when he includes her.. it all seems a little more real!! :D
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
franniebabe Thank you very much, ok I will talk to her, maybe we can.
@Cby5il
6 жыл бұрын
franniebabe i
I love to watching travel vlogs that shows the local food, places, and cultures. I recently found your videos on KZread and I couldn't stop watching it, so I subscribed to your channel. Thank you for making the videos, showing us many places and food. I enjoy it very much. I especially love to watch it while I eat :)
I totally miss those noodles and that shop! I can't wait to go back and eat my next bowl! Thanks for sharing!
It’s been 7 yrs since the last time I was there and man how I missed the food and the city of Taipei😀 I wish I can come back
thanks for the videos. excellent as usual. keep up the good work.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
meeee Thank you for watching
Love your Videos!!!!!
your each and every video is incredibly good.Just keep it up Mark.
I am loving this Taiwan series! Great job keep it up!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
DyingBrainCell Thank you very much.
awesome video bro best guide to visit places and easy to know abut the food items present
Can't wait for the video of the food after traveling all day! Looks so good!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Alexis Yaj Thanks Alexis
Mark can't seem to catch a break in this video but he remains ever cheerful.
You should film Yuing in more of your videos. She is delightful and pretty!
@jessiechia3530
3 жыл бұрын
She is and cute
Mark and Ying, A beautiful video. I am so jealous that I did not get to see all of Tiawan that you have shown. I did not get past the train station. So wonderful. I just got to view it via your eyes. Thanks so much!
That looks amazing!
Your videos are great! I am so looking forward to visiting Taiwan and trying all the awesome night markets.
You have the best expression when you are eating something super delicious! It is a joy just to watch you enjoy your food. Gives me a smile to watch your videos after a long work day. My friends and I will be going in 2 months to Taipei and all your tips will really help us plan our trip! Thank you!!!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Judy Lam Really appreciate it Judy, thank you for watching, and good to hear you'll be going to Taipei soon.
Im a Filipino citizen working here in Taiwan. this rice noodle with oyster is one of my favorite food here
So exited for the next vlog
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
yyemenia yyemenia Thanks!
Looking forward to the video for that dinner, it looks fantastic!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks Robert
I.... looooooooove these vlogs, Mark you should do more. :D
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
jimmy hallstrom Thanks Jimmy
Such a Gorgeous Hotel Room!😁❤️✌🏼
your all videos are awesome 👌 👏 👏
Ms. Ying is so cute... please include her in your videos... she is so gentle and so modest...
great video mark
it's inspiring to see you and your wife traveling Mark. love your videos btw. God bless!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Matthew Lo Thank you Matthew
That bathroom looked interesting. I can imagine Ying and her sister whispering and giggling as you toweled yourself dry. LOL Noodles looked OK so I'm assuming you have to taste them to appreciate. So funny to see you eating at a place like 7-11. Your reactions to the new bathroom are priceless.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Perdomot Thanks, yah probably true. I had no idea our bathroom was going to come with a Japanese seat, amazing!
我是台灣人，但看你吃東西的表情好陶醉，我半夜都肚子餓了!哈哈
Love watching your vlogs Mark. You and Ying seem to make a great couple. Whenever I sit to watch your vlogs DAILY, my 2 boys always run in as soon as they hear the your intro music haha. Keep up the great work you do.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Dee S Hey Dee, thank you very much, really appreciate it. Say hello to your boys as well.
I just love chillies. :D They enhance the taste of the dish beautifully.
wish I was there, as the food look so good. Mark discribe all his eating experience amazingly.
Really beautiful video! enjoyed it! waiting for the others. :)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Chrysanths Thanks
Great video Mark!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
April Hart Thanks April
i really love your videos.i watch them before igo to bed.. they are so relaxing.and u are very kind and always smiling and happy,which makes me feel better.i feel like im eating together with you guys!! also,show us Ying more!! thank you for the videos!!!
For some reason, I found it a bit humorous when you said And I've got a banana.
Thanks for sharing!! The oyster flour noodle soup is really good. I like to eat it with lots of chili sauce and add some parsley and Taiwanese style preserved vegetable to make it more favorable.
I like seeing you and Ying in the scenes together....ya'll were made for each other it's obvious. Great vlog again.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Neil Simon Thank you very much Neil, I'm really happy to be with her and travel with her!
@neilsimon544
9 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens I don't know if you do it now or you might be thinking about it but you should have your own TV show. I would be happy if you just do what youre doing now but just for the financial side of it. You don't seem like a person who cares about money over happiness. But youre definitely charismatic and you have great pronunciation and presence. Just sayin'....You could be epic on TV. Good luck with whatever you do in the future.
Omg i love your vlogs! Really need to move there sooner or later! Haha :D
I love your videos. . . .am a foodie I like to try new food nd I love watching u trying all kinds of food
omg ,the food looks delicious 😍
Taiwanese food is one of my favorites, they are very high quality and delicate with a mix of Chinese, Japanese, local and other influences mixed in. but I can understand why Mark doesn't seem as crazy about them as he is with Thai food. He's used to the spicy and sour and herby flavors of south east asia cusine, he likes lots of flavors and doesn't like if the food is too bland or sweet.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
TheRealHero1 Thank you very much for watching and for the comment. Yah, I think the Thai and other Southeast Asian flavors are my favorite, but I still love the braised flavors and the Chinese foods in Taiwan as well.
@blackhorse7553
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Wiens. I like Thai and southeast asia taste as well.👍
@metalalive2006
3 жыл бұрын
Majority of local Taiwanese people are not really into spicy food, when they claim that it's spicy, it's actually like a bit of heat like putting tiny bit of bird eye chilli
@lisacastano1064
3 жыл бұрын
@@metalalive2006 unless you're like my mom lol she loved spicy food. 😉
Love your videos!!
2yrs behind but loving these vlogs
AMAZING!
Love your videos thank u sr
now i want to try those noodles! 😍
I really appreciate the 'logistical' parts you add in...
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
New-Nomads Thank you!
We stayed in Ximending area in Taipei. It's one of thr cheapest hotel in the area. And it went beyond my expectation. The hotel room has complete facilities, from slippers, to hair dryers up to washing machines. Better than the 4-star hotel where I stayed before. Though there was an inconvenience happened, it was all paid out when we started exploring! People are nice. When you ask something they will really approach you and if they sense you really need helped, they will really give an effort, which we appreciate a lot. I miss Taiwan already. Four days is not enough. I want to go back.
great series and at a great time !! will be in taipei for a good few days- a week at the end of the year :D
can't wait for your boracay vlogs :)
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
j Viper Thanks J.
Taiwan looks very nice and clean....The food looks delicious 😉
That was a very nice video and music
Great video Mark
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
defjamblade Thanks
I love that type of noodles. The place I would go to get that has been gone for a while now and I miss it so much.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
CrunchyTofu Good to hear that, too bad that old place is gone.
Nice coverage of the public transport and hotels. At least you had the Ay-Chung noodles =)
Fod and more delicious fascinating food from wonderful Taipei .
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Maria das Santos Thanks Maria
Hello Mark and Ying. Taiwan is a little more stress than you thought. I wait for your restaurant experiences in Taiwan. Your videos are great.
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
joschi starke Thank you Joschi
Love your vlogs
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
rose petal Thanks!
I am so happy that someone else gets super jazzed over amazing toilets. Ha! Another great vlog, Mark!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks Katie, haha, glad you do too.
Great video!
I luv ur videos 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Keep the good mark
Lovely 👍mark your wife she is so cool we need to see her more in your amazing videos 👋
Very good and delicate! Bravo
Nice video!
Extremely natural.
Mr. Wiens that looks delicious I have to say
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
luis villaescuza Thanks Luis
@shawnlin7247
8 жыл бұрын
+Mark Wiens my grandma actually owns that shop
Went to this place, and it was a long way from legendary.
Hello, yes good video. They have MRT from Taipei to Taoyuan international Airport now 2023. Cool.
food court in taipei main station is awesome... can't wait to get back there!
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
feradaling Really, I didn't even know there was a food court at Taipei Main station!
@feradaling
9 жыл бұрын
2.5 storeys of food...
look sooooooo good
great video🍜
@MarkWiens
9 жыл бұрын
Lady Carolyn B Thank you!
Hey Mark I watch your videos every day nd I wait for new ones all time nd I wanna know which camera do u use
the rice flour noodles look delicious!
awesome
9:54 忠泰 Chong-Tai is a very classical restaurant in Taipei city, these dishes not only delicious also inexpensive. 👍 by the way the rice is free, I went to there so many times even now live abroad still miss those dishes🤤
I like that you always have a good statement for something thing that is bad
Hello Mark & Ying! Thank You for sharing! Would like to know about Ying? Would like to hear her thoughts & likes of food? I really enjoy your kindness for other people. You are very humble in your manner. I appreciate your hard & all you do.🍜
Nice job!!
lol.... you seriously need to vlog about that crazy toilet! :D
I sort of like it when things go wrong. you teach me,oh wise traveler, what to do. 7-11 tea egg and banana, ah-so! The up and coming vlog meal looks good. One of the buttons on the toilet heats the seat! LOL
@adoaTW
8 жыл бұрын
7-11 in Taiwan has been known as one-stop junk food station. They are everywhere in Taiwan.
good video.👍😋💯💖😍
wow nice
Ying is cute. I think Mark is a very smart guy. :D
Hey Mark, awesome videos you got there on Taiwan really great! I'm leaving in a couple of day from Belgium to go study for 6 months at the National Taiwan University. I'm a real foodie and I was wondering if you have maybe got a list or something with must visit foodie places such as restaurants or farms or... That would be very convenient :D