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FYI SOUTH Magazine, November 2002. VOL.2 ISSUE 11

Chr-kan Dan-ze Noodles 180, Mintzu Road Section 2, Tainan City (06) 220-5336 Hours: Weekdays 11am-2-30pm; (Weekdays); 4:30pm. until late Closed second Thursday of every month

        Formerly on Shimen Road, this 50-year-old eatery recently moved to the ground floor of a two-story Japanese colonial era merchant's house. The furnishings, like the menu, reflect tradition rather than fashion. Diners relax in air-conditioned interiors at rustic wooden tables, or outside along busy Mintsu Road. House specials include: "Dan-tz Noodles", invented in Tainan and featuring meat sauce with garlic, soybean vinegar, bean sprouts and fresh coriander leaves, and - at this eatery - a couple of shrimps; "Meinung
Ban-tiao", a similar concoction but with thicker noodles and a leek sauce; and "Lu-wei" - a choice of meatballs, seafood balls, ducks' heads, and tofu. Side orders include cabbage (NT$30), fried vegetables (NT$30 to NT$50) and rice with meat sauce (NT$20). All dishes are prepared without MSG. Food is delivered free of charge for orders totaling NT$250 or more. By Steven Crook