A Cheng Hao Introduction
The boss, Yeh Rong-Chun's Ah Cheng Hao has a history of over seventy years in Hsinchu. Back in the day, many people gathered at the temple entrance, similar to the way traveling medicine sellers did, along with worshippers. Thus, an old pushcart was set up to sell rice noodles at the temple entrance, passed down from the boss's great-grandfather to his grandfather, who was known as Ah Cheng. Therefore, the founding ancestor of this Chenghuang Temple is called Ah Cheng Hao. Among the most acclaimed dishes at Ah Cheng Hao are the fried rice noodles, mixed soup, and meatball soup. These three dishes have been sold since the great-grandfather's time, earning a great reputation. The rice noodles are handmade and dried with the wind in Hsinchu, resulting in a special chewy texture. Additionally, the boss’s secret braising sauce, which includes pork belly and garlic paste, has made many food enthusiasts rave about the place, including former President Chiang Kai-shek, President Lee, Governor Song, and Wu Po-Hsiung, who have all visited.
