A Cun Beef Soup (Baoan Road)
A no-frills Tainan eatery famous for its incredibly fresh, daily-slaughtered beef soup, served even at odd hours.
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A Cun Beef Soup (Baoan Road)
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A no-frills Tainan eatery famous for its incredibly fresh, daily-slaughtered beef soup, served even at odd hours.
"Experience the nourishing, clear broth and tender, fresh beef, a Tainan specialty served even for breakfast."
Arrive Early or Off-Peak
Popular dishes sell out fast; visit early or outside peak hours for a shorter wait.
Don't Fear the Queue
Many find the delicious food is well worth any potential wait time outside.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Taiwanese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+886 6 229 3908
Address
No. 41保安路 West Central District, Tainan City, Taiwan 700
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Signature Beef Soup
Experience the nourishing, clear broth and tender, fresh beef, a Tainan specialty served even for breakfast.
Freshness-Focused Taiwanese Cuisine
Savor traditional dishes featuring beef so fresh, it's slaughtered daily and never frozen.
Late-Night & Early-Morning Dining
This no-frills eatery is famous for serving its signature beef soup at unusual hours.
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Arrive Early or Off-Peak
Popular dishes sell out fast; visit early or outside peak hours for a shorter wait.
Don't Fear the Queue
Many find the delicious food is well worth any potential wait time outside.
Try the Beef Liver
Highly recommended by reviewers for its amazing texture and flavor.
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Arrive Early or Off-Peak
Popular dishes sell out fast; visit early or outside peak hours for a shorter wait.
Don't Fear the Queue
Many find the delicious food is well worth any potential wait time outside.
Try the Beef Liver
Highly recommended by reviewers for its amazing texture and flavor.
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Reviews Summary
This straightforward eatery is celebrated for its traditional Taiwanese beef soup, featuring incredibly fresh, daily-slaughtered beef and a nourishing broth. Reviewers rave about the quality of the meat and the unique dining experience, especially its availability at unusual hours. However, some guests have noted that the beef's freshness can vary, and the soup might not always feature thinly sliced beef as expected.
"I walked along the street and the little restaurant was empty. I already had something else to eat but I did not want to waste the chance to try some dishes so I had a small bowl of their famous soup and one other small dish. It was delicious and afterwards I was really very full. The lady was very nice to me."
Mi Bome
"came here for some hearty beef soup and we got lucky! they usually sell out fast, so come earlier!
we had the beef soup and beef liver. the liver was amazing!!! would highly recommend coming back for the liver and the stir fry <3"
Ki Mi
"The fried rice was perfectly cooked, stir fry beef and cabbage did seem to have mostly cabbage which was kind of interesting, and the soup is flavourful. Overall pretty decent"
eva yu
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Frequently Asked Questions
The signature dish is the traditional Tainan beef soup, known for its fresh, never-frozen beef and nourishing broth.
The beef is extremely fresh, slaughtered daily and government-certified, ensuring tenderness and quality.
Yes, A Cun Beef Soup is famous for serving its dishes at unusual hours, including early mornings, making it ideal for breakfast.
Many reviewers believe the food is well worth any wait time. However, some suggest arriving early to avoid long queues.
Besides the beef soup, the beef liver is highly recommended for its amazing texture and flavor.
While not explicitly stated, the beef soup and many stir-fried dishes are likely gluten-free. It's best to inquire directly.
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