Shuanglian Station's 'Gao Ji Shanghai Pan-Fried Bun' Braised Pork Belly Bento

If you're looking for truly flavorful and soul-satisfying braised pork belly in Taipei, you absolutely cannot miss this old shop hidden in the alleys of Shuanglian Market. Although the shop's name highlights pan-fried buns, savvy regulars all come for their braised pork belly bento! This piece of pork belly is braised to perfection, with a tempting amber gloss on the surface. Pick up a piece, and the trembling fatty part wobbles on your chopsticks. It practically melts in your mouth, and the rich, savory aroma of the fat instantly explodes on your tongue, yet miraculously, it's not greasy at all. The lean meat has fully absorbed the secret braising sauce, which carries a slightly sweet Shaoxing wine aroma, making it flavorful down to every fiber and not dry at all. Paired with the crisp cabbage and pickled mustard greens stir-fried fresh daily by the shop, their sour and salty taste cuts through the richness. Drizzle that shiny, black, essence-like braising sauce over the white rice, and every bite will fill you with overwhelming happiness. It's definitely a top-tier, down-to-earth delicacy in Taipei that you can't miss!