Jin Feng Lu Rou Fan

 Lu rou fan or braised pork rice is one of the most beloved Taiwanese comfort dishes. When it comes to warming the hearts and stomachs of Taiwanese locals, it takes a backseat only to beef noodle soup.

Lu rou fan consists of minced pork belly that’s been stir-fried and slow cooked in soy sauce until tender. It’s then served over a bowl of steamed rice with a hard-boiled egg on the side.

Jin Feng is often cited as being one of the best restaurants in Taipei to have lu rou fan. We had a bowl of braised pork belly rice to go with lu rou fan, a side of hard-boiled eggs, and tofu.

The braised pork belly was delicious but the real star here is the lu rou fan. It’s ultra-tender, fatty, and served with a thick savory-sweet sauce that’s perfect to eat with the rice.

Braised pork rice was one of my favorite dishes to eat in Taiwan. It was perhaps the one dish I missed most from our trip. Comforting and simple, it’s something I could honestly see myself eating everyday.

Google “best lu rou fan in taipei” and Jin Feng will dominate the search results. Like nearly every other Taipei restaurant on this list, it’s clear how popular they are from the long line of people waiting outside.

But again, don’t worry. People eat fast so the line moves fairly quickly.