Taiwan, where a bowl of rice keeps calling me back

Taiwan's Lu Rou Fan and Ji Rou Fan are small and humble, but the proportion of pork fat, soy sauce, chicken oil, and the condition of the rice determine the impression of each bowl. We've selected actual restaurants from various regions. Even the same menu can taste and be eaten differently based on regional soy sauce, spices, seafood supply, and family food culture, so we've compared the representative menus and characteristics of each restaurant.

Start with ordering small bowls while also getting soup, vegetables, and pickled sides. It’s more fun to compare the differences in names and meat forms between the north and south. Business hours, days off, ingredient availability, and payment methods can change frequently, so it’s best to check the store’s notices and map information right before visiting.

Instead of trying to hit all five places at once, pick one category that you're most curious about among rice bowls, hot pot, seafood, vegetarian options, or local food and create a route for the day. Even the same menu can taste and be eaten differently based on regional soy sauce, spices, seafood supply, and family food culture, so we've compared the representative menus and characteristics of each restaurant.

After your visit, note down the taste, price, waiting time, and the menu items you want to order again for your next culinary journey in Taiwan. Business hours, days off, ingredient availability, and payment methods can change frequently, so it’s best to check the store’s notices and map information right before visiting. Instead of cramming several famous spots into one meal, choosing two or three places while considering travel time, food portions, and reservation difficulties can reduce waiting and waste, and help you appreciate the differences in flavors that each restaurant has maintained even more clearly.