The San Yang Ri Fa Noodles Factory on Baoyi Road is the major source of raw material for the sesame oil string noodles served by Shun Yuen, but the products of this factory is not in large demand. Unlike the Liu Xie Chang Noodles Factory, of which the old master is also the boss, the master of this factory is from the countryside. The proprietress would not let us in, say: “We are idle today and have nothing to show you.” Therefore, we could only inquire of the proprietress at the gate. We were grateful that she did answer some questions, though the answers were short. At least, she explained why they persevere in making noodles by hand in spite of all the troubles of recruiting the master from the countryside and finding no place to sun the noodles. She said: “We do so to make a living and to meet the demands of our customers. We know that the handmade string noodles are indispensable in the market.”

1. Could you tell us how long this factory has existed? What are its major products?
It's been here for scores of years, and mainly produces string noodles.

2. Is the master here also the boss of the factory?
No. we recruited the master from the countryside and we call him in only when we get the orders for string noodles.

3. Where do you air the string noodles?
We air them indoors. The workshop is cramped, but it rains a lot in Taipei, so we have no choice but to air them indoors.

4. Why do you persevere in making string noodles by hand in spite of all the inconvenience?
The consumers like the handmade string noodles which are in great demand from many restaurants.