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In a modest bowl, nestled against the backdrop of a well-worn table, I found something truly special — a Tainan-style lu rou fan that didn’t just satisfy hunger, but touched the heart.
At first glance, it was deceptively simple. No frills, no extravagant garnish — just a warm mound of rice lovingly drenched in braised pork belly sauce. But from the very first bite, the magic revealed itself.
The pork, cut into generous, glistening cubes, was impossibly tender — melting on the tongue like butter, yet still offering that perfect hint of bite. Braised slowly in soy sauce, rice wine, and a medley of spices, each piece was rich, savory, and deeply aromatic, with a subtle sweetness that’s characteristic of Tainan’s signature style.