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Lao Hsu
New Taipei City, New Taipei
Restaurant in New Taipei, Taiwan
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Lao Hsu is the practical New Taipei pick when you want a Michelin Plate-recognized meal without building the day around a resort setting. Choose it for easy planning and a focused Xindian stop; look to Siliq, Soyan, or Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort if ambiance and a longer destination experience matter more.
About Lao Hsu
Lao Hsu is a New Taipei venue with daily 11 AM–7:30 PM hours, casual dress, 2026 MICHELIN Plate recognition. For a first-timer, the safest way to frame it is as a practical New Taipei meal.
When comparing options, keep the decision simple. Lao Hsu is one New Taipei choice with daily hours and Michelin Plate recognition. Siliq, Soyan, Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort may be useful points of comparison for travelers weighing different kinds of meals or outings.
Choose this for a direct New Taipei meal
For first-timers, the clearest reason to consider Lao Hsu is its daily schedule: 11 AM–7:30 PM every day. That gives diners a broad window to plan around.
The 2026 MICHELIN Plate recognition is a useful quality signal. Choose it when a recognized New Taipei venue with casual dress and daily hours fits the day. Skip firm expectations about specific cuisine, signature dishes, prices, chef background, or room setup unless you confirm them directly with the venue.
How to fit it into a first New Taipei itinerary
The most grounded planning detail is the schedule: Lao Hsu is listed as open daily from 11 AM to 7:30 PM. That makes it easier to place into a New Taipei day than venues with narrower published hours.
Use Our full New Taipei restaurants guide for broader dining research, then widen the plan with Our full New Taipei hotels guide if the meal is part of a broader trip. Lao Hsu makes the most sense when the New Taipei slot needs a casual dress code, daily hours, a clear recognition signal rather than an experience built around extra specifics.
Planning details
- Location
- 9, Baodao Lane, Section 3, Xinwu Road, Xindian District
- Phone
- +886 2 2666 0570
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lao Hsu reads like a neighbourhood institution: a long-tenured, home-style kitchen tucked into Xindian that prizes continuity over trend. The writing emphasizes generational knowledge and a cuisine shaped by migration and local produce, so the room feels unostentatious and lived-in rather than designed for spectacle. Expect the kind of classic, quietly charming environment where regulars return and the focus is on the food’s provenance and technique. It’s the sort of place that rewards curiosity about everyday Taiwanese dining traditions rather than chase international fine-dining gestures.
Best For
This is a restaurant that suits family meals and relaxed gatherings with friends. The profile stresses home-style, multi-regional cooking that mirrors the island’s everyday table, which makes it comfortable for groups wanting straightforward, substantial dishes rather than a formal tasting menu. Local regulars and neighbourhood clientele underline its suitability for casual hangouts and family dinners where sharing plates and familiar flavours are the priority. It’s not positioned as a pre-theater or special-occasion fine-dining destination but as a dependable, community-focused spot.
Ordering Tips
Look for the signature house preparations that reflect the owners’ Jiangxi roots and Cantonese technique woven with Taiwanese ingredients. The write-up flags the sticky rice dumplings as notable — described as Cantonese-style and built from dozens of ingredients — so those are a clear specialty to try. Because the menu is multi-regional and home-style, ordering a selection of shared dishes gives the best sense of the kitchen’s layered approach and the continuity the restaurant has maintained over decades.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and homey with dozens of dishes offered.
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Vibe
Best For
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Planning details
Location
9, Baodao Lane, Section 3, Xinwu Road, Xindian District · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Where to book if Lao Hsu is not the right fit
Choose Soyan or 首漾Soyan for a more occasion-focused New Taipei meal. Choose Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort if the hot-spring setting is part of the plan.
Restaurant context
How Lao Hsu compares in New Taipei
Lao Hsu is the lower-friction choice beside Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort. Volando Urai is better for diners who want the meal wrapped into a hot-spring setting and are willing to make the outing feel more planned. Lao Hsu is better when the priority is an easier meal in Xindian with less commitment around the room and schedule.
Compared with Siliq and 思鸝Siliq, Lao Hsu is the safer call for visitors who want a simple first New Taipei booking rather than a venue-led experience. Siliq reads as the stronger cross-shop when ambiance is the reason for going out; Lao Hsu makes more sense when the meal needs to fit around transit, sightseeing, or a casual group plan.
Soyan and 首漾Soyan are the alternatives to consider for a more occasion-driven New Taipei meal. Pick Soyan if the setting is part of the value equation. Pick Lao Hsu if booking ease and a Michelin Plate signal are enough, the group would rather avoid turning dinner into a longer production.
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Compare Lao Hsu
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lao Hsu | New Taipei | ; | 2026 Michelin PlateMichelin Guide Taiwan 2026 |
| Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort | Wulai District | Taiwanese Hotspring | 2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
| Siliq | Wulai District | No published awards | ; |
| 思鸝Siliq | New Taipei | No published awards | ; |
| 首漾Soyan | New Taipei | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award | ; |
| Soyan | Taipei | Taiwanese Hotspring | 2026 Relais Chateaux Restaurants2025 Relais Chateaux Award |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at Lao Hsu?
Lao Hsu is listed with the same daily hours, 11 AM–7:30 PM, so the better time depends on your itinerary. A separate lunch menu, dinner format, or special pricing is not indicated.
What should a first-timer know about Lao Hsu?
Treat Lao Hsu as a New Taipei venue with a concise profile: daily 11 AM–7:30 PM hours, casual dress, 2026 MICHELIN Plate recognition.
Can Lao Hsu accommodate groups?
Group capacity and seating details are not available. If you are visiting with others, confirm directly with the venue before planning around a specific party size.
Is Lao Hsu good for a special occasion?
It can suit a low-key occasion if you want a recognized New Taipei venue with casual dress and daily hours. It is not positioned as a formal celebration restaurant or a tasting-menu destination.
What should I wear to Lao Hsu?
Dress casually. The dress code for Lao Hsu is casual.
What are alternatives to Lao Hsu?
For comparison while planning, consider Siliq, 思鸝Siliq, Soyan, 首漾Soyan, Volando Urai Spring Spa & Resort. You can also compare Lao Hsu with other dining in New Taipei.
