Huang Chi Lu Rou Fan

Restaurant · Braised pork rice$Zhongshan, Taipei

A word-of-mouth braised pork rice shop on a Zhongshan lane, listed as a Michelin Bib Gourmand for its rich lu rou fan and simple side dishes.

At a glance

Type: Braised pork rice
Area: Zhongshan, Taipei, Taiwan
Price: $ · Budget
Opening: Open 5 days a week (closed Monday, Thursday) · 11:30–20:00

Good to know

Michelin Bib Gourmand
Cash only
Air conditioning

Why we recommend it

Lu rou fan, rice topped with finely chopped pork belly braised in soy sauce and spices, is one of the everyday dishes that defines Taiwanese eating, and Huang Chi Lu Rou Fan is one of the Taipei shops where it is taken seriously. The shop has no flashy branding and its reputation has spread largely by word of mouth, but it holds a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide Taiwan, the guide's award for good food at moderate prices.

The braised pork rice is the reason to come. The Michelin inspectors describe it as fatty without being greasy, with a rich, slightly gelatinous sauce that coats every grain of rice. A bowl makes a satisfying light meal on its own, but it is better with a couple of side dishes. The inspectors recommend the soup made with bonito and sa cha, a savoury Taiwanese condiment, and the braised napa cabbage, which provides a soft, sweet counterpoint to the richness of the pork. Prices are low, so it is easy to add another dish if you are still hungry.

This is a place to eat like a local. Most customers come for a fast, inexpensive meal rather than a long sit-down, so it suits solo travellers, budget travellers and anyone who wants to try a staple Taiwanese dish done well. Children who like rice and mild flavours usually enjoy lu rou fan. If you do not read Chinese, it helps to have the names of the dishes ready on your phone to point at.

The shop opens from 11:30 to 20:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and it is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Despite the long opening hours it stays busy, so aim for mid-afternoon if you want to avoid a queue at lunch or the early evening rush. It is cash only, so bring small notes. The dining room is air-conditioned, which is welcome in summer. Allow 20 to 30 minutes.

Huang Chi is on a lane off Section 2 of Zhongshan North Road in the Zhongshan District. It is an easy stop on the way to or from the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and the temples of Dalongdong, which lie further north on the same road and in the neighbouring Datong District.