Kaohsiung Sanmin's 'Jun Tui Ku Fan': Glossy Black Pork Hock and Divine Steamed Egg Rice Are Soul-Stirring 🍖🍚✨

Meat lovers, save this to your list! Hidden on Hankou Street in Kaohsiung's Sanmin District, 'Jun Tui Ku Fan' is a super popular spot that always has a line, packed with customers for both dine-in and takeout during meal times. Unlike the typical sweeter braising sauces found in southern Taiwan, this place features a rich and pure 'Deep-Roasted Black Gold Soy Sauce Aroma.' This straightforward, purely savory flavor has won over countless foodies at first bite! When you come here, the signature dish that every table orders is undoubtedly the 'Tui Ku Fan' (Pork Hock Rice)! Simmered slowly over low heat in a large pot, the pork hock boasts an alluring deep brown, amber color. The skin is tender and glistening, full of collagen, and separates easily with a gentle nudge of chopsticks. The pork skin melts in your mouth, rich but not greasy, while the lean meat soaks up the mellow, thick braising liquid without becoming dry. Gently break the accompanying half-cooked fried egg, letting the golden yolk mix with the special soy sauce aroma and the distinct grains of rice. Served with flavorful pickled bamboo shoots and tender braised tofu, every bite is pure happiness! Regulars rave even more about the hidden gem you absolutely can't miss: the 'Steamed Egg Rice'! The steamed egg has a smooth, dense texture and surprisingly hides generous chunks of shiitake mushrooms and solid meat inside. It's topped with a spoonful of savory pickled melon and minced pork sauce, creating a harmonious blend of egg and meat flavors. The melt-in-your-mouth texture is comforting and healing. Additionally, the meticulously cleaned and tenderly braised 'Braised Large Intestine' is a classic white rice killer – intensely savory and chewy, it's incredibly satisfying eaten with shredded ginger! After a hearty meal, finish this ultimate Taiwanese feast with a refreshing and mellow bowl of 'Handmade Meatball Soup' or 'Herbal Pork Rib Soup' for a perfect ending!