Xincheng Delicacy Lu Bing Canteen
Entering Xincheng for a Better Life
Starting a Culinary Adventure Through a Love for Food
—— The Birth Story of Lu Bing Canteen
“I came to Xincheng out of a yearning for a certain lifestyle; because of my love for food, I’ve embarked on magical adventure after adventure through cooking.”
This sentence perfectly encapsulates the soul of Lu Bing Canteen.
Lu Bing Canteen is not a shop born from chasing trends. Its appearance is more like a choice made naturally after reaching a certain stage in life—leaving the familiar pace of the city and turning toward the mountains and the sea to realign life and cooking.
From Taipei to Xincheng
A Relocation Choice of “Moving Life into Food”
Mr. Wu, the owner of Lu Bing Canteen, accumulated rich practical experience in the catering industry in his early years.
From Taipei’s Hengji Spicy Hot Pot to Woo Grandma’s Noodles, he has always maintained high self-expectations regarding noodle texture, sauce layers, and heat control.
However, after years of hard work in the city, he began to think about something else—
If one day life was no longer just about work and business, but could breathe with nature, the land, and its rhythms, what would that look like?
Xincheng was the place chosen in that state of mind.
The simple village atmosphere and the daily scenery between mountains and sea allow one to slow down unconsciously. Thus, in 2023, Mr. Wu officially moved from Taipei to Xincheng, renting an old storefront that was originally a local breakfast shop, ready to start a new chapter of life here.
During the process of renovating and organizing the space, passing residents often couldn’t help but take a look.
Some were curious, some expectant, and some couldn’t help but speak their minds:
“Ah~ Xincheng is going to have Lo-mei, cold noodles, and shaved ice!”
Opening Amidst Expectations
Lu Bing Canteen Becomes Part of Xincheng’s Summer
“A new immigrant is coming to Xincheng to open a different kind of shop.”
This news was exciting for the partners at Etude Bookstore and the local residents alike.
So, in the hot summer of 2023, Lu Bing Canteen officially opened.
It didn’t have grand publicity, yet it quickly became part of many people’s life trajectories.
Looking back at the tracks of that summer, many people would say with a smile:
“My routine was basically—Etude Bookstore, the riverside or seaside, and then I’d definitely swing by Lu Bing Canteen.”
A Presence That Rules the Summer
Sesame Spicy Cold Noodles: Memorable at First Bite
When people mention Lu Bing Canteen, almost everyone brings up that bowl—
The fragrant and delicious Sesame Spicy Cold Noodles.
The noodles are prized for their elasticity and chewiness, neither mushy nor sticky;
The sesame sauce is rich but not greasy, and the spicy kick is just right, making it even more appetizing in the sweltering summer heat.
Many regulars say that this bowl of cold noodles almost dominated the lunch rankings for the entire summer.
Not because of gimmicks, but because it truly understands what summer needs—
Enough fragrance, enough coolness, and enough soul.
More Than Just Noodles
Shaved Ice: The Gentlest Response to Summer
In addition to cold noodles, the ice products at Lu Bing Canteen are equally impressive.
The toppings are generous and authentic. The moment they hit your mouth, it’s not just about cooling down—it’s a chill that goes straight to the heart.
Many people can’t help but sigh after eating:
“Ah~ Summer is so wonderful! To be able to eat such delicious food.”
This kind of ice is not just for cooling off; it’s a reward for living.
From the Sea to the Kitchen
Mr. Wu’s Culinary Foundation Comes from Accumulated Life Experience
Actually, it’s no accident that the cuisine at Lu Bing Canteen constantly brings surprises.
Mr. Wu’s past life experiences are quite extensive—
He worked on ships, managed seafood restaurants, and traveled to China to study spicy cuisine. These seemingly scattered experiences eventually returned to the same thing: an understanding of ingredients and respect for flavor.
He never stopped exploring cooking. Instead, in a place like Xincheng where the pace is relatively slow, he has more space to experiment, adjust, and turn ideas into dishes.
Fresh Delivery from Keelung Every Week
“Gout-level” Seafood Noodles, Full of Sincerity
To ensure the quality of ingredients, Mr. Wu personally travels to Keelung almost every week to buy fresh seafood.
As a result, dishes that catch the eye frequently appear on Lu Bing Canteen’s menu.
Like that “Seafood Gout Noodle” with one crab, two shrimps, and one squid—
Substantial portions and generous ingredients. The CP value is so high that one might wonder if the owner miscalculated the bill.
Then there’s the Fried Crab, crispy on the outside and sweet on the inside—you can’t stop at one bite.
These dishes are not for showing off; they come from the owner’s most direct understanding of “deliciousness.”
In Every Dish
You Can Taste a Kind of Warmth
Many regulars say that when eating at Lu Bing Canteen, what moves them isn’t just the flavor itself.
It’s that you clearly feel—
these dishes have been treated with care.
It’s a kind of romantic sentiment for food and a gentle response to life.
It warms the heart as well as the stomach;
There are dreams, and a willingness to practice them step by step.
If You Come to Xincheng
This Meal is Worth Leaving for Lu Bing Canteen
Lu Bing Canteen is not an ostentatious shop, but it has quietly integrated into Xincheng’s daily life.
What it makes people remember is not just a certain dish, but an entire memory connected to summer, the land, and the rhythm of life.
If you have the chance to come to Xincheng,
if you are willing to spend the time to sit down and have a proper meal,
then Lu Bing Canteen is absolutely worth a visit.