Taiwanese breakfast in Hualien noodles and egg crepes at 錢記早餐

For a Taiwanese breakfast in Hualien beyond your hotel, consider these local stops: the sandwich shop 老司機創意三明治 beside Hualien Railway Station, the pan-fried buns and dumplings at 國聯中西式早餐, the unnamed breakfast shop on De'an 1st Street. This visit to 錢記早餐 followed the shop’s renovation. Its Taiwanese stir-fried noodles and egg crepes are delicious, and a spoonful of the house spicy preserved radish makes it hard to stop eating...

▼The renovation has left the shop clean and bright. Customers keep coming to eat in or take away: this place has earned its queues.

▼錢記早餐 is easy on the budget. If you like stir-fried noodles or hot-and-sour soup for breakfast, put it on your list!

▼The egg crepes are another breakfast option here, with thick, springy wrappers. If texture helps you choose what to order, these have a satisfying chew.

▼Choosing between wheat noodles and rice vermicelli? My must-order here puts both on one plate, stir-fried and served with a fried egg. Even with a hearty appetite, I’d call it a generous portion.

▼Help yourself to the house spicy preserved radish. It’s just as good with egg crepes as it is with stir-fried noodles, and one bite always leads to another.

▼錢記早餐 also offers delivery. If you’d rather not eat out during the pandemic, you can order through a delivery service. The crowd of foodpanda couriers outside tells you how popular it is! If you want a change from your usual breakfast, give it a try. A plate of Taiwanese stir-fried noodles this good, at this price, is a small pleasure worth waking up for...

• Name: 錢記早餐
• Address: No. 213, De'an 1st Street, Hualien City, Hualien County 970 (Open in Google Maps)
• Telephone: 038339751
• Hours: 06:00-12:00; closed every Monday and Tuesday
• Accommodation booking: Check Hualien accommodation availability on Agoda