A-Lung Lu Wei Yi Mian Introduction
"A-Lung Yi Mian" was founded by Lin Yu-ti and his wife Lin Wu Jin-yu over forty years ago in Yan Shui, where they learned the craft of making Yi Mian from a Fuzhou master named Cai. Their noodles gained great acclaim in the Yan Shui and Shan Hua areas. Over twenty years ago, they moved to Tainan, becoming favorites among the locals. The current operator is the second generation, Lin Han-long; having grown up influenced by his father, he has taken over the business and innovated various vegetable-flavored Yi Mian, including red radish noodles, green spinach noodles, and burdock noodles, all of which are highly popular. The specialty lies in the homemade Yi Mian that is not sold elsewhere, emphasizing quality and maintaining a certain level of freshness. The broth is made from lean meat soup, with a mild and easy-to-digest flavor, and a moderate amount of MSG, which is why the restaurant sees more night-time customers than during the day. The braised dishes are also homemade, offering a sweet aroma without greasiness.
