Dai Ho Restaurant: Authentic Taiwanese Noodles in Temple City

4.4 does not do it justice here. Incredible noodle spot. Sides are boxed in plastic containers therefore you can just take the containers with you of you cannot finish your food. Fantastic spot and a must try! I tried their beef Noodle Soup. Their menu is only a handful of items and they do it really well!!

This is a place I've wanted to go to for years, but couldn't because their hours are so strange. They open from 11:30 am-2:30 pm....and that's it. Dai Ho has the best beef noodle I've had in the Los Angeles area. The beef was extremely tender, and the broth was very flavorful. The dan dan mian was pretty good, a good blend of creaminess and spiciness. Parking is difficult in this plaza, they only have a couple spots available. Otherwise, you would need to find street parking.

If you’re craving an authentic bowl of Beef Noodle Soup, this is it. The broth is infused with peppercorns, giving it an incredibly bold, numbing aroma that takes me straight back to those nostalgic Taiwanese military village (Juancun) flavors. It’s rich, punchy, and unlike any other broth in LA! I love that the Lu Wei (braised delicacies) is served as its own standalone dish. You can really taste the mastery of seasoning in every bite of the beef and tofu. To round it all out, you have to order the Radish Chicken Soup. It’s crystal clear and carries that perfect, natural sweetness from the daikon. It’s the ultimate palate cleanser after the tingly heat of the beef noodles. Perfectly balanced and so comforting!

Everything is yummy. We love the noodles soup so much. The little dishes were tasty too, but pricey

**4.5/5 Dai Ho Restaurant Alhambra: Nostalgic Noodles That Hit Like a Time Machine** Pushing through the door at **Dai Ho Restaurant** on Valley Blvd in Alhambra feels like a portal to my childhood Taipei nights—steamy windows, fluorescent hum, and that unmistakable aroma of braised beef and Sichuan spice wafting from the open kitchen . This unpretentious Taiwanese powerhouse (Bib Gourmand since forever) packs a no-frills room with red lanterns and vinyl stools, where locals and food pilgrims elbow in for the real deal. It's chaotic in the best way: chopstick clacks, Mandarin banter, and zero pretense. The **dan dan noodles** are pure nostalgia porn—slippery wheat strands tossed in a fiery sesame-peanut sauce that's equal parts numbing mala heat and creamy umami, crowned with minced pork, pickled veggies, and crushed peanuts that crunch like autumn leaves . One slurp, and I'm 10 again, sneaking seconds at grandma's table. It's not watered-down Americanized; the spice builds slow, leaving lips tingling and heart full. But the **beef noodle soup**? The crown jewel. A massive bowl of tendon-laced shank braised 8 hours in star anise-scented broth, arriving bubbling with hand-pulled noodles that hold their shape like warriors. The beef melts off the bone—rich, collagen-deep, with bok choy and cilantro cutting the intensity just right . It's hearty winter armor, portioned for sharing but selfishly solo-devoured. Service? Brisk auntie efficiency—orders fly out in under 10 mins, waters refilled without asking. Value's unbeatable, and the add-on fried chicken is a salty-sweet bonus. Only docking 0.5 because the AC battles the steam (pro tip: summer layers), and reservations? Ha, it's walk-in roulette on weekends. Dai Ho isn't fancy—it's family. I'll brave the line monthly for that dan dan hug and beefy comfort. 626's soul food anchor.

On my to-go list for so long and finally checked it out. Happily the food lived up to its reputation. No doubt the best Taiwanese-style beef noodles I’ve had around LA - very tender meat and rich broth. The dan dan noodles were outstanding as well - so simple but delicious, wonder what’s the secret to the sesame sauce. Will come back! (P.S. cash only.)

This place is a gem for its beef noodle soup, cold noodles, and the squid side dish. The food is simply amazing! However, the issue is the limited operating hours. The last time I visited at 2:30 PM, they were hesitant but eventually allowed me to dine. Unfortunately, during my recent visit at 2 PM, they were completely out of beef noodle soup and many other items, leading to an early closure. The friendly lady was nice to still let me order the dan dan noodle that had to be cooked and the cold noodles that were readily available. Ended buying a bunch of side dishes too to eat in the parking lot.

The beef noodle soup is one of the best in town. The beef tripes is also very good but not worth the money for the given portion. Cash or Zelle only