[Freshly Prepared Category]

I. Purpose of the Event

To promote Taipei’s specialty beef noodle industry, this event has now entered its 22nd year. This year (2026), the 2026 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival will be held under the theme “King of Taiwan: Nationwide Battle for the Best Beef Noodles.” In addition to serving as a stage for top beef noodle restaurants from across Taiwan to showcase their culinary skills and creativity, the Freshly Prepared Category will also be expanded in scale to include nationwide regional preliminary rounds divided into two regions, Northern Taiwan and Southern Taiwan. Teams selected from these preliminaries will advance to the final round in October at the Yuanshan Expo Park Promenade Plaza in Taipei. Through this competition mechanism, the event aims to promote healthy competition within the industry, encourage communication and interaction among participants, and foster professional skill-sharing, while highlighting the unique flavors and craftsmanship behind each beef noodle entry.

 

II. Eligibility

Chain operators may participate in this event; however, only one entry per chain will be accepted. If the chain has a branch in Taipei City, the participating team must represent the Taipei City location. If the chain does not have a branch in Taipei City, this restriction does not apply.

Entries must be submitted in teams of 2 to 3 members. Each team must designate one team leader to serve as the primary contact person.

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[Prepared Meal Pack Category]

I. Purpose of the Event

To promote Taipei’s specialty beef noodle industry, this event has now entered its 22nd year. This year (2026), the 2026 Taipei International Beef Noodle Festival will be held under the theme “King of Taiwan: Taipei Beef Noodle Champion Nationwide Showdown.” The Prepared Meal Pack Category will be conducted in the format of a chef championship, providing participating businesses with a platform to demonstrate their culinary expertise and creative capabilities. By integrating culinary techniques with product development, the event also seeks to extend the flavor of beef noodles into the ready-to-eat market, while showcasing the distinctive flavors and craftsmanship of each participating brand.

 

II. Event Format

(1) Eligibility

Restaurants or manufacturers producing prepared meal packs must be either:

 

physical business establishments operating in Taipei City, or

members of the Taipei Beef Noodle Exchange and Development Association.

(Businesses interested in joining the association should separately download the membership guidelines and application form.)

Any business that has been in operation for more than one month and holds valid documentation such as a business registration, company registration, business operation registration certificate, or factory registration may participate.

 

Brands offering multiple prepared meal pack products may submit multiple entries; however, only one entry per category is allowed.

 

(2) Eligibility Restrictions

Prepared meal packs will be grouped by flavor type (braised / clear broth), regardless of whether the product is shelf-stable or chilled.

Entries must be prepared meal packs intended to be reheated and cooked. Instant noodles that are ready to eat simply by adding hot water are not eligible.

During the competition, entries may only be heated and prepared according to the instructions on the packaging. No additional ingredients or seasonings may be added.

Each participating brand must assign one person to carry out the on-site cooking during the competition.

Within the allotted competition time, participants must complete 2 large bowls and 5 small bowls of beef noodles for on-site presentation.

1 large bowl + 5 small bowls for the judging room

1 large bowl for the display area

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