Ay-Chung Noodle

I was looking forward to eating here when right as we pull into the asian strip mall, we see complete darkness inside the restaurant. We decided to park anyways and see if perhaps we came too early or today was their off day. Unfortunately, the establishment appears to be closed indefintely so if you are reading this, assume that it is closed until another review appears after mine.
Food Highlihg: None as they were not open

Aside from Volcano Tea, I go here for my boba drinks. Most of the time it’s because we can sit down with our schoolwork and just chill there. They also have free wi-​fi.
I mostly get the slushes with boba. Red bean w/​coconut, coconut & mocha slush are the ones I tend to get. I tried just plain red bean slush recently, but don’t think I’ll get it again. I do like red bean overall though.
I’ve only tried the shaved ice once here, but I don’t really remember much. I like getting my shaved ice in California.
The food here is ehh. I don’t ever order food here (unless I’m really hungry and don’t want to go anywhere else, assuming I was already here to get boba and then suddenly got hungry). I can’t really eat the food here — it just doesn’t fit my tastes and its quality isn’t that superb. The stinky tofu smell gets to me x_​_​_​x.
A lot of my friends know the staff here so it’s pretty cool. Aside from the food, I like the place.

I was looking for a place with free wi fi and went to Tea Station yesterday but the wi fi wasn’t working. I found this place via Unilocal just a mile or so away. Boy, am I glad I did!
The restaurant is clean and spacious, has free wi fi, two flat screen tvs, and a comfortable vibe. The staff is very nice, doesn’t rush you and push suggestions on you. If you’re like me and needed to finish your taxes or work they give you all the space and time you need without making you feel like you’ve overstayed your welcome.
Of course, the food is good also. They’re known for their stinky tofu, which I didn’t order but smelled authentic. I ordered a milk tea with boba which was perfect. I also tried their Fu Chou fishball soup which was delicious and unique. To finish, two of us shared the shaved ice plate which was plenty for two.
I’d give this place 4.5 stars but since there’s no such thing I’m rounding up.
Bottom line, better value and environment than Tea Station. We’ll be back!

Been to this Taiwanese restaurant that is famous in Taiwan for the Ay-​Chung House Special Thin Noodle with Chittering (E1). I don’t think it is as good as the one I originally tried back in Taiwan, but it was pretty close.
But they also serve Taiwanese entrees like Pork Chop or Fried Chicken over Rice, Beef Noodle Soup, etc, which are all popular menu items in Taiwan. I have to say that their Beef Noodle Soup has excellent flavor, and I prefer it being served with the wide noodles. The beef is pretty tender, but could be cooked longer so it will be more tender.
They also have a good selection of boba tea items. I usually just order it without the boba (personal preference).
And for those looking for a free Wi-​Fi hot spot, Ay-​Chung definitely provides it.
Décor: ⁴⁄₅ Modern look, relatively comfortable chairs.
Food: ⁴⁄₅ I like it, and the service is fast.
Service: ⁴⁄₅ They pretty much leave you alone after taking your order and bringing out your order. So if you want to eat or surf the web in peace, this will be a good place to go.
Price: ⁴⁄₅ Not really a bargain for what you get, but will not break any wallets either.
Overall, a solid ⁴⁄₅.

Today, YOU LIVE!
I’m about as Asian as a white guy can get. I speak a little Korean, cook a lot of Thai foods, and used to teach Tae Kwon Do.
I love to experience new cultures, and I try not to close myself off to new experiences. Stinky Tofu was on my list of new experiences.
Ay-​Chung is clean, inviting, and warm, much like the staff you’ll meet here.
I started with a Mint Milk Tea… Mmmm mmm! This hit the spot. I love milk teas, and mint this one was just perfect.
I then moved on to the reason I stopped in: The Stinky Tofu!
As the dish was put down on my table, it became immediately obvious why they call it «stinky.» The smell was just as pungent and formidable as everyone says. I won’t describe it here, because I don’t aim to insult anyone. I will just say that when you let things ferment, many times the scent is the first thing you will notice.
It looked much like agedashi, or flash fried tofu. I took a deep breath, and summed up as much courage as I could. I took a bite, and chewed it thoroughly as to experience all the flavors. To my surprise, the flavor was a bit more mild than the smell, but I couldn’t take another bite. I had a really difficult time getting past the smell; perhaps as a westerner who never experienced this type of food, it was just too much.
I will be back for more delicious milk tea, and to sample some other foods.
Do yourself a favor, get off the couch and out of your comfort zone. One day you will be a drooling fool with 2 taste buds and even less teeth; its time to LIVE! Come live at Ay-​Chung.

This is a great place for beef noodle soup and the price is very reasonable, especially for the amount of food you get. I came here twice while I was in Las Vegas over the holidays.
The second time I came here I tried their pork and pickled cabbage noodle soup and it definitely was not as good as the beef noodle soup. The broth was really light and the pork was shredded. Somehow it just wasn’t as satisfying as the beef noodle soup.

This is probably the best asian food to eat in Vegas… They have a lot of choices besides their very well known noodle.
Do not order their stinky tofu, its the most foul smelling tofu I had ever experienced. If you were curious like me, believe me… try something else… Do try their lychee slushee.
Steak and Eggs. Yum.
Edit: Came here again on another visit to Vegas and the service SUCKED KITTY LITTER, their servers were extremely lazy and we had to ask for water, napkins, refills on the water and the check took forever. Downgraded to three stars instead of four… shame shame shame.
I came here twice before and my third visit was not pleasant, It was a big disappointment.

Attention! Attention!
Here is my list:
Appetizer:
1. Stinky tofu
2. Fried crispy chicken
3. Chinese sausage
Rice:
1. Minced pork rice
2. Stewed pork rice
3. Pork chop rice
Thin noodle:
1. House special thin noodle with chittering
Stew noodle:
1. Satay squid stew noodle soup
Noodle:
1. Beef noodle soup
Steak:
1. House special steak — — – my favorite!!!
Hot drink:
1. Goji healthy tea
Tea (hot available):
1. Coffee milk tea
2. Honey tea /​green tea
Mixed milk:
1. Papaya milk
2. Passion fruit yogurt — — – my special order which does show up on menu :) actually nobody drink it beside me… I believe the owner will surprise if u order it!
Slush:
1. Green tea red bean slush — — – great great summer drink!!!
Also, Hot Grass is good for winter;
Plus, shave ice is perfect for summer, which create your own shave ice (5items): red bean, large red bean, green bean, pudding, taro, pineapple, lychee, peach, jelly, grass jelly, almond tofu, peanuts, boba, condensed milk.
Open hours: 11:30am — 2:00am

This is a place i go to a lot weekly. Not only that the food is decent, they allow people to study there as well. One downside to this is that they don’t have many power outlets. I guess its a first come, first serve kind of deal. they do have free wireless internet at decent speeds for use. no password.
First time i heard about this place was not this specific location, it was the original location in taipei, taiwan on my trip in 2006 at a night market. It specialized in their chittering thin noodle bowl.
Aside from that, this place is good. Service is great. The employees are really nice. Prices are pretty average for a chinese, or should i say, taiwanese restaurant. They have various appetizers like fried chicken (not KFC kind… small battered boneless chicken pieces fried) to even stinky tofu (not exactly the same as ones some people may have tried in Taiwan or Hong Kong but its still love-​hate relationship here. personally, i still dont like the smell of it but alot of people love to eat it.
One of my favorite things to order is the beef noodle soup and the rice plates. Good amount of food for the price. Decently seasoned.
they have a wide variety of drinks ranging from teas (milk teas, jasmine teas, etc) to milks (strawberry milk, papaya milk, etc) to ices (green tea?, red bean? some chocolate one??) with the option of boba, pudding, etc… also have shaved ice that you can pick your own ingredients.
good place to study or socialize.
little note for students or the younger population — they do allow splitting of the checks without questions. =]

The food is not good. But it’s cheap. Hooray for that.
Boba there isn’t that great either. Nonetheless a lot of FOBs come here because when you walk in, it smells a bit like the Motherland. Even though it is a Taiwanese place hah.

I am a fan of Tawainese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. The broth is dark, heavy and flavorful. It is a perfect soup during desert winters. Stinky tofu is very tasty, salty and stinky just how I like my Stinky tofu!

I love Taiwanese food, but I dont get it that often. Been here a couple times, opened late so it was good for after work.
I like their beef noodle here. Nice strong beefy spicy broth. BF doesnt like this as the beef has a bit of «connective» stuff, but I love all that gelatinous mess. It’s part of the appeal of beef noodle soups is the tendon-​y pieces. Yum actually.
Got some rice plates and they’re pretty good but nothing too standout except the crispy pork chop though had a nice crunch and flavor.
Honey Kalbi ribs was alright with me, BF thought it was a little too chewy for him. Popcorn chicken with basil is yum.
Their milk teas are good and a lot cheaper than tea station. Almond and honeydew is usually what I order. Mmm. And they have shaved ice for the BF who loves it with all those beans and condensed milk. It’s a big serving too… we cant finish it together even.
Been trying to brave stinky tofu. I’ve had it mild with some pickles on it and a spicy sauce and it was yum, but also had it where it’s so pungent I gagged and I love stinky cheese/​fermented flavors. I’ll probably stop in just for this one of these days.
I’ve had better in LA, but this is not bad at all. Glad it is here and the prices are fair and usually a decent standard of food and service.

This is the 2^nd Ay-​Chung I’ve been to in the US, and of course nothing can compare to the original in Taipei. There’s also an Ay-​Chung in LA, located in Focus Plaza in San Gabriel. I never liked it that much since once you’ve had Ay-​Chung in Taiwan and you can’t really compare them. San Gabriel location’s quality just isn’t there so I was crossing my fingers when I came here.
We got a bowl of Ay-​Chung noodles: It was surprisingly good! Way much better than the location in San Gabriel. The broth/​soup base is much more flavorful.
Also got the popcorn chicken :] When a place fries the chicken with basil, you know it can’t be bad. We also got the oyster pankcake as a side. It’s not bad but they do use a lot of cornstarch. A lot of places use a lot of cornstarch as a filler. The pink/​red sauce isn’t bad though.
Also got the Stinky tofu. Wow they actually have the big pieces here. Most place in the states serve these small bite size stinky tofu and they’re just not as good. I was surprised when they had the bigger ones. It’s just much more enjoyable than eating the tiny cubes of stinky tofu.
Of course you can’t eat Taiwanese food without getting a milktea or some sort of drink. The drinks here aren’t bad at all. I would come here any day rather than paying 4 – 6 bucks for a large down the street at Tea Station.
They got a lot of the typical Taiwanese fare you expect. For the limited selections of Taiwanese food around the area, Ay Chung is not a bad option if you are craving some Taiwanese food in Vegas!

keeps getting worse everytime i go, but i keep going!!!
lol the steak is not a steak, its a thinly sliced peice of beef that tastes like stove top gas…
the one in ny is better… (of course!!!)
but i keep going, its the closest i can get to an SGV café :(
i love the almond milk tea here tho. thats one thing i can always depend on! oh and the cream corn soup n mandarin salad

Ay-​Chung is a very famous and well known restaurant in the Taipei area of Taiwan. They are known for their oyster soups and vermicelli where people would line up to get a taste of their famous dishes.
I took my dad here on our visit to Vegas to see if Taiwanese food has successfully taken roots in the desert of Nevada. Their menu has quite a selection from stinky tofu, Chinese Sausages, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, to the squid and oyster vermicelli soups. Since my stomach wasn’t feeling well, I wasn’t able to eat but my dad said the beef noodle soup is comparable to those of Taiwan. Keep in mind he has eaten 30+ years of Taiwan beef noodle soup when he lived there. Also next to us a customer was enjoying his pork chops which smelled pretty spot on to those served in Taiwan’s night market.
The customers were all Chinese/​Taiwanese and I could tell this is definitely a big hit in this area because of the people eating here. I will stop here again next time I’m in Vegas to sample to food instead of seeing and smelling it. But from what I have seen, it looks pretty darn authentic.

I’ve never eaten here but as far as I know it’s the only place in town that sells Chou Tofu.
Whenever I’m in the area I poke my head in and ask if they have it in, but at least 20 times they have said no. Finally tonight we were going to Panang upstairs and I poked my head in and they said yes so we sat down to try it.
I have only had stinky tofu a couple times in NYC and this is pretty good but a little overcooked/​dry. But it was a total superbite if you dunk a piece in the sauce then add hot sauce and a piece of cabbage — yum.
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I am a fan of Taiwanese food and this place was pretty good. They offer a number of authentic Taiwanese dishes ranging from porkchop rice, oyster pancakes, fried stinky tofu (not a fan of) and other dishes.
I happened to order the fried fish with rice dish which came with preserved vegetables, rice, fish, a hard boiled egg and napa cabbage. Simple dish but delicious!
I can say this is a pretty good spot for Taiwanese food and is pretty cheap.

I got the Beef Noodle Soup. It wasn’t the most flavorful, but it was still very good. It had just enough meat and vegetable with the sour/​pickled vegetable thing. that’s the best!
We ordered the stinky tofu and popcorn chicken as appetizer. It was pretty good. The tofu wasn’t really too stinky until it got into your mouth. The popcorn chicken was okay, it had flavor. unlike other places.
My bf got the Crispy Pork Chop Rice, that was not good at all. It was overcooked, over fried, super hard and dry. The dish was not appetizing or good at all. Crispy is not break your teeth hard. But other than that, the late night dinner was an overall success. I’d come back again.

I’ve always loved Ay-​Chung noodle house. I usually get their signature noodle soup with chitterling but you never expect chains to be good at each location, I was very pleased to get authentic Taiwanese food in Las Vegas.
All of the dishes we ordered were prepared very well:
Porkchop rice
Oyster pancake
Fried calamari
Sweet potato fries
Iced Coffee — delish!
Beef Noodle soup.
All worth trying, and price wise? — SUPER cheap. If you’re ever on a budget in vegas, drive down Spring Mountain Road and find yourself in «China Town» pick a place, any place. But I definitely recommend Ay Chung!

Although my family is from Taiwan, I am as big a twinkie as they come. I’ve been back to Formosa twice but the last time was around 13 years ago so I was all over this place when I found out they had «stinky tofu»!!
It wasn’t as stinky as I had hoped but you def got a lot of it for $ 4 or so. We also ordered the beef noodle soup, squid stew with noodles and the shrimp pancake. All were pretty decent. The boba teas were pretty good too. tons of boba, not much ice. I like that its open til 2:30am too.