Dai Ho

Can a no-frills noodle joint that’s only open three hours a day for lunch truly be worth the hassle? In the case of this Taiwanese beef noodle soup specialist in Temple City, the answer is yes. The spicy, complex beef noodle soup is one of the best versions in Los Angeles, but you’ll likely want to bring a friend or three to try the minced pork noodles in fermented bean sauce (“pork bean dry noodles”) and assorted cold case appetizers, including smashed cucumbers, shredded tofu and tea eggs. The sesame dry noodles will convince even those who aren’t the biggest fan of dandanmian—a.k.a. Yourself truly—to finish an entire bowl. For a milder change of pace, or perhaps a takeout order on sick days, order the chicken soup noodles.