Xin Ba Le Beef Noodle Introduction
At "Xing Ba Le," the beef is tender yet holds its shape, with a rich broth that carries the aroma of beef tallow, and the noodles are extremely chewy. Additionally, the prices for the beef noodles at Xing Ba Le are very affordable. The broth is made by simmering beef bones rich in marrow, onions, tomatoes, and white radish (which has a unique spiciness to eliminate the beefy smell) for over twenty hours, allowing the smooth sweetness of the marrow to be extracted, alongside the gentle sweetness of the onions, the wonderful sourness of the tomatoes, and the lycopene (which gives the broth a beautiful deep red color). When combined with the sautéed ginger soy sauce, it creates a broth that is not only rich but also has depth and layers. As for the beef, the restaurant uses Australian beef shank, which is flavorful and tender without being mushy. Besides the beef noodles, the beef offal noodles are impressive with clean, thick, and large cuts of beef intestine and tripe that are chewy and satisfying. The dry mixed noodles with beef or offal are infused with the fragrance of garlic, scallions, pepper, and beef tallow, while the mustard greens and shredded pork noodles are light and fresh with substantial ingredients. Among the various side dishes, the smoked pig head skin is the most distinctive.
