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One of the places recommended to eat by my friend's friend is Wang's Broth. Before going to Juifen, we dropped by for an early lunch here to fill our stomachs for the day's itinerary. This place is actually inside a food market area. Since it's been here since 1975, this place has built up a big clientele, probably going back from time to time to taste what they famously offer - Wang's broth. It's a braised broth with pickles. We of course ordered their infamous broth to find out if it lived to its name. Additionally, we ordered rice (.. is life, of course 😅) and two side dishes - braised tofu and sweet potato leaves (we were surprised because the serving was quite a lot - there were three of us and we almost cannot finish it all 😭). I was not able to take a picture of it because we were already wolfing down 'Wang's Broth' when it was served. Anyway, food is to my liking (I've eaten some authentic Taiwanese food and found that it's a bit lacking saltiness for my taste) but the broth and the tofu we ordered was perfect 👍🏼 The place is very busy, you eat and go - this place is not the place to linger and chit-chat because there are many waiting after you. It's self-service - you get the paper to order, choose and check your order, then proceed to pay at the counter. Less than five minutes or so, your order will be served. Serving is enough for one unless you need to fill your stomach more. Price is reasonable and over all experience is pleasant. 4⭐ 😊👍🏼

A very famous (braised pork rice) restaurant in Taipei. Many foreigners or travelers will visit here for a trial. The atmosphere is quite good, also decoration of restaurants also attracts many people. But for me a local Taiwanese, I feel the flavor was not strong enough. I prefer more salted flavor.

Visited twice during my Taipei trip and really enjoyed it both times. I tried the braised pork rice, cabbage, sweet potato leaves, braised egg, and stewed pork. Everything was so good. The pork was very tender, the braised pork rice was full of flavor, and the egg was cooked perfectly. The veggies were a nice touch and helped balance out the richness of the meat. Service was fast and my food didn’t take long to arrive. The place was nice and I didn’t have trouble finding a seat. The staff were friendly. You pick a table, fill out your order on a paper, then pay at the counter. I’ll definitely visit again

Wonderful lunch located in a "night market". It's interiors are simplistic but the air-conditioning kept us cool in the heat of the summer. We loved all the dishes, they were flavorful in their own way. Braised pork rice with side order of braised pork definitely must try and don't forget to order the additional broth, it was refreshing. Use the "food models" on display for portion estimates. The queue moves fats so don't worry.

One of my favourite luroufan (braised pork belly rice) in Taipei! Not so peppery but very savoury sauce, and a good mix of lean and fatty bits of pork. Also there is a wide seating area even though it is crowded, and service is efficient so there’s quick turnover.

Great braised pork rice I had during my stay in Taipei. Tried 2 places which were famous with the rice, and I liked Wang’s Broth more for its shinning and more saucy texture. Should’ve added mushroom too after seeing the orders of two brothers who sat next to us, wow, that looks even more tasty😋 will go back to visit again!

Don't be afraid of the crowd, the line moves really fast. It's also a great place to go before/ after the temple. The braised pork on rice is obviously a must get, but must sure you get the one with the bigger piece (forgot what it is called), but it's the one with the thicker fat layer and thicker meat portion. The potato root vegetable was surprisingly good and the melon soup was super flavorful! Would recommend.

Pretty crowded even after lunch time. The braised pork rice is probably one of the popular dishes. Very well marinated, pork just melts off when you bite into it. The braised minced pork is also popular and again fantastic taste. We ordered a steamed chicken cold dish, which was alright. Overall super fast service at an affordable price!

They're a popular restaurant that sells braised pork rice. They have indoor and outdoor seating. If you're dining in, grab a menu, find a place to sit, and mark down the items you want. Then you go to the front to pay and they'll bring you your food. I ordered the Braised Pork Rice and they have small bits of braised pork, so it's not a lot. The braised duck egg, braised cabbage, and stewed pork were all really good as well. The sauce was perfect and perfect to mix with rice. And best of all, it was cheap! Recommendation(s): - Braised Pork Rice - Braised Cabbage - Braised Duck Egg - Stewed Pork Service: 5/5 Tip(s): - Get a menu and mark down what you want, then go to the cashier to pay - Sit anywhere you want - Paid only in cash

After a full day of exploring Taipei, we ended our night with a stroll through Huaxi Street Night Market. This certainly isn't the most famous street food option in Taipei when you have options like Raohe and Shilin, but Huaxi has its own charm and appeal. One of those is Wang's Broth. The shop is located near the northern end of the night market (conveniently close to the other two Michelin recognized restaurants in the area). We had arrived around evening time. There were plenty of people coming in and out of the shop. Thankfully, there were still seating options if you look close enough. We grabbed the menu ordering sheet outside and found a seat. My dad filled out our order. He went to the counter, paid, and before he came back, part of order had already arrived. That's how fast they were. The rest of our order also arrived at our table promptly. The braised pork rice was truly mouth-watering. This was our first order of lu rou fan on the trip. Although we didn't have a comparison to go off of, this definitely set the bar high. The pork melts in your mouth. The sauce that's used to braise goes hand-in-hand with the rice. Match made in heaven. Before you know it, everything is gone. I wish there was more in a single order. Howeer, for a little over $2 USD, it's reasonable to just order more (which is what we did). As a side, we also got the tofu and egg. Both are braised in the same broth as the pork. Hence, both have the same delicious flavor. We had to dedicate a bowl of rice solely because of how good these were. Another side we got were the shredded bamboo shoots - nice and crunchy. Other dishes we got include the sweet potato leaves. These had a subtle ginger flavor that cut through the richness of everything else. The next two were surprising highlights to our dinner. The fish soup itself was good with a not so intense savoriness. Though what really brought it out was the wasabi that came with it. The pairing of the fish from the soup with the wasabi was phenomenal. Then the other hidden gem was the 'boiled chicken'. It might not sound the most appetizing but it's really reminiscent of white cut chicken with ginger scallion sauce that you'd find in Cantonese cuisine. The chicken was smooth with a bouncy skin. The sauce was a perfect compliment. Overall, I found this place to be 100% worth a visit.

If you've ever wondered what it feels like to be seduced by a bowl of rice, allow me to introduce you to Wang's Broth, Taipei's humble temple of porky goodness, Michelin-anointed and absolutely deserving of every star, accolade, and dramatic gasp I let out while chewing. I arrived just before opening like an overeager foodie ninja, hoping to beat the crowds. I'm not saying I was the first person there, but I definitely gave the staff "oh no, they're already here?" energy. Worth it. This place has had a Michelin star for six years running (?), and after one bite, I understood. The star isn't just for show, it's a GPS location and beacon for your tastebuds to follow. Ordering is as easy as breathing- or in this case, drooling. A table at the entrance is stacked with order slips in multiple languages. You tick what you want, no guesswork, no awkward pointing, no shame. The staff knows you're here to eat and not chat about your feelings. You hand over your sacred slip, and a few minutes later--bam! Food appears like magic. No fanfare. No speeches. Just pork, rice, and destiny. The menu is refreshingly simple: stewed pork or braised pork. Two dishes, one mission... to ruin all other meals for you. The stewed pork is a thick, luscious slice of pork belly, the kind that glistens under the light like it's posing for a food magazine centerfold. Fat, skin, meat; layered like a perfect porky tiramisu. It melted in my mouth in a way that made me reconsider all past life decisions. I would fight someone for another piece. Politely, but firmly, of course... Then there's the braised pork: minced pork belly in a slightly different sauce. Good, hearty, a little more casual. Honestly, the stewed pork was clearly the main event, and the braised pork felt like the attractive and emotionally available side character in a K-drama. Comforting. Reliable. There if you need it. Whereas the stewed pork is the emotionally unavailable character that you had for the one night stand that you yearn to come back to. To round it out, I added boiled cabbage for fiber (yes, I have goals) and a duck egg, because balance is about contrasting a rich pork belly with something vaguely healthy-looking. The portions are small-ish, which I loved because it meant I could shamelessly order two mains and pretend I was "sampling" rather than "spiraling." The best part... The price. A small portion of stewed pork ala cart is just 70 NTD. My whole meal: two rice bowls, side egg, and a side of cabbage came in under 200 NTD. That's less than $6 USD for a Michelin-star moment that made me whisper, "I'd marry this pig." I don't know what the Taiwanese equivalent of "mama mia!" is, but I'm pretty sure I shouted it. Wang's Broth, you glorious meat wizard--take my money, take my soul, take my arteries. Just never take away that pork.

Great stop at C3 gate. No line. The food was delicious. We got number 1. And just what we needed after long flight.

First stop in our travel to Japan and we're in Taiwan for an hour layover. Heading to our terminal, we found a food court that had a variety of offers from noodles, Xiaolong bao, and rice meals. We stopped by wang's broth and hot coffee at a nearby store as well. Ordering here is a breeze since there are self check out POS systems along the corridor facing the restaurants. Just be weary as there are plenty of travelers looking to eat here too. Seats are limited because of that. Thankfully, we were able to share a table with others to dine in. We ordered the braised pork rice with soup and tea, and my gf ordered the same thing but with fish soup. It was the perfect thing to wolf down after a long flight and felt like home cooked meals my dad or mom would make. For the price too, it's very reasonable. Definitely stop by if you're transferring to different flights and have time to chow down!

The best Lu Rou Fan I had in Taiwan! Was excited to try this Michelin Bib Gourmand place, and glad to say it didn't disappoint. The flavor, texture, and consistency of the pork sauce is very good quality, better than the ones I tried at other Night Markets. The cabbage also has a nice seasoning and flavor to it. For $2 USD total, our meal was very worth it. You order by checking off items on a sheet of paper, and the service was very quick. It's located in the Huaxi Street Night Market, but they also have an interior seating area. Would recommend anyone looking for Lu Rou Fan in Taipei to come here.

Located inside 華西街夜市, Wang's Broth has a simple but tasty menu, not surprised that it stayed on Michelin Guide's Bib Gourmand List consistently. Known or their braised pork rice and steamed soup; the shop also serves side dishes like braised cabbage, bamboo shoots, tofu, stewed pork, and boiled chicken. The shop has gone through renovation for a modern open kitchen with some indoor seating with AC, but there are more outdoor tables to seat the diners. There's always a long line due to the popularity and various tourists, but it moves fairly quickly. Ordering there the first time may be daunting, but it's pretty straightforward: 1. Grab a order slip (white slip for dine-ins and yellow slip for take outs) 2. Stand in line to prepay 3. Wait and enjoy the food! TIP: To speed up ordering for party of 2+, have 1 person wait in line while the other person scout for an available table. Once the table is secured, then write the table number on the dine-in order slip to order. With a big team working, the staff constantly busts and cleans tables, so the turnaround time is pretty fast. At times, you may need to share table with others, which is quite common in Taiwan. I tried the following signature dish: * 滷肉飯 (Braised pork rice) NT$35 for small / NT$65 for large: the braised pork rice is very flavorful with tender meat/skin; it just melts in your mouth without feeling fatty. With the right balance of savory and sweetness, the braided pork rice is a homey and comforting food. * 清湯瓜仔肉 (Steamed minced pork with pickles in broth) NT$70: it's a little small bowl of soup for the price of NT$70, but the broth is light and refreshing, and meat is tender. Recommend to add white pepper to elevate the flavor. Total about US$3.30, it's a satisfying meal and cheap eat! Definitely recommend to try in the area, especially it's a short walk from 龍山寺 Long Shan Temple.

Tip (how to order): Make sure you grab an ordering slip at the front. After you find a seat, write the table number on the slip, *then give the waitstaff your slip. Top notch, and highly deserving of Michelin guide. This is one of my top two spots for lu rou fan in Taipei. We got cabbage, braised tofu, and duck eggs as sides. All told, to feed 5 people, we needed no more than $30 USD. Crazy value. Waitstaff and the kitchen both are extremely efficient, and the restaurant is fairly modernized, very clean and has all the provisions an American diner would need. Here are a few tips for the dishes: * The most popular "classic" minced pork over rice is slightly salty. It's still very delicious, and the slightly salty is just me being picky. But if you're picky too, get the minced pork with mushroom specifically, which is a better balanced dish. * The braised tofu (large) comes with four pieces. I assume the small comes with two. Depending on how many people there are in your party, you can plan accordingly. * The braised duck egg is amazing. If you've only had chicken eggs before, you can imagine this is just a better flavored, larger version. You otherwise wouldn't be able to tell. I've been here countless times. Will be coming back again soon!

If you missed this while visiting the night market, no worries. C gate in terminal 2 of taoyuan airport has a shop there also.

滷肉飯 Braised Pork Rice (小Small，25NTD) 燉肉飯 Pork Stew Rice (60NTD) 滷白菜 Chinese Cabbage Stew (小Small，30NTD) 豆腐 Tofu (小Small，10NTD) 滷鴨蛋 Stewed Duck Egg (15NTD) 清湯瓜仔肉 Pickles and Pork Soup (55NTD) 肥台灣就是要吃這種啊～～～ 滷肉飯分兩三類，我比較不愛金峰滷肉飯那種細長的切法跟半肥瘦的豬肉，喜歡這種通通肥而且切丁！小王真的挺好吃的，比想像中不油哦！（我猜店家有撈油 This is what I should have after a biz trip and back to Taiwan! Braised Prok Rice can be categorized into 2 or 3 different styles, I'm not a big fan of those topped w/ half lean and half fat meat and cut in thin slices, I like these w/ all fat and diced up! The flavor was quite nice, and less greasy than I thought. ( I think they filter out some of the oil