I like to brag that my mom is a Taiwanese beef noodle soup expert so I'm always down to try a bowl of beef noodle soup when I've heard good things. This is what I look for in a solid beef noodle soup:
1. Flavorful but not overly salty or fatty broth - check!
2. Generous portion of soft, tender braised beef - check!
3. Hand-made, fresh, chewy noodles - check! (If you like a thicker noodle, get the knife cut)
4. Vegetables - I love pickled mustard greens in my beef noodle soup which is Taiwanese style so I wasn't surprised Shang's didn't have it. But they did serve a generous portion of bok choy which I appreciated very much so - check!
I also ordered the beef pies which come in 4 small portions. Mix the chili and soy sauce on the table for dipping and beware of the juicy inside when biting! I really liked the small portion of the beef pies -- makes portion control easier since it can get a little heavy on the tummy.
Overall, it was a solid meal with no disappointment. The price is very fair and I would definitely consider making the trip here instead of going to Noodle Asia on the strip.