Tainan's Fried Pomfret Fish Soup That Went Viral Due to COVID-19 Tracing .ᐟ.ᐟ.ᐟ

Today I'm craving something sweet and something savory, so I've decided to introduce a Tainan eatery that offers both. During the pandemic, many businesses struggled to adapt to changing dining habits and closed down. However, a single COVID-19 contact tracing notification, which identified over 30 people as high-risk contacts within a mere ten-minute takeout window, unexpectedly boosted the restaurant's fame. Just how delicious is it that it can draw a crowd of over 30 people during non-peak hours? 🍜 Gongyuan Rd. Braised Pomfret Fish Soup Conveniently located near the transfer station and about a ten-minute walk from Tainan Station. The dining area consists of open-air seating under the eaves; it's not spacious, but there's often a queue even outside of peak hours. They exclusively serve braised pomfret fish soup, which can be ordered as soup only, or with noodles or rice noodles. Small bowls are NT$80, large bowls are NT$100 (prices are subject to on-site announcements). Their signature is the braised broth, thickened with starch, a deep brown color, carrying the aroma of dried flatfish and napa cabbage, along with the authentic, slightly sweet taste of Tainan. You can choose just the soup, or pair it with noodles or rice noodles, or even a mix of both, which I call the 'I want it all' option. Additionally, ordering a side of freshly fried pomfret fish chunks allows you to enjoy both crispy and tender textures. 🐟 Freshly Fried Pomfret Fish Chunks (Photo features Tainan's mascot, Mr. Fish Head) Thick chunks of pomfret fish coated in a light batter, fried to be crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can add cilantro or fried shallots to your preference. Each bite is crispy on the outside, substantial on the inside, fresh, and juicy. You can taste the fresh pomfret, with a rich fish flavor that becomes more fragrant the more you chew! Halfway through, dip the fried fish into the soup. Anyone who loves local snacks will surely fall for this! 📌 Quickly add this to your must-try list: No. 265, Gongyuan Rd., North District, Tainan City