Old Li’s Beef Offal

Old Li’s has been knocking one thing out of the park here for many years: beef offal soup. You might be familiar with fancier gourmet offal dishes like foie gras and pâté. Offal, for the uninitiated, is comprised of animal organs — usually intestines, lungs, heart, liver, and the like. If this sounds weird to you, fret not. These beef bits taste the opposite of weird; they’re downright delicious!

Tucked into the spoon are some nice pieces of tripe, or bits of stomach. If you haven’t had tripe before, it’s a little bit chewy. The rest is dressed with other types of organs, and an added touch of basil. On the side, you can optionally pepper in a little bit of ginger or hot sauce. I recommend trying the soup first as-is, and then add the sides to taste.

I am looking forward to a return visit to Old Li’s in the near future. I’m told the beef fried noodles are also an excellent option.

No. 8, Lane 59, Section 2, Anhe Road, Taipei City
安和路二段59巷8號
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