A-Cai Milkfish Belly
Taipei CityWanhua DistrictTaiwanese restaurant
A late-night Ximen eatery serving everything from milkfish belly and braised pork rice to scallion omelet.
At a Glance
Signature Dishes
Dry-fried milkfish belly
The dry-fried milkfish belly is boneless and noticeably rich; it can also come out dry, somewhat like overnight-dried fish.
Scallion omelet
Thick, soft, and not greasy; its flavor in recent visits has also differed from earlier memories.
Braised pork rice
The fatty pork melts in the mouth and has a strong lard aroma; the meat pieces are large and chewy, with relatively little sauce. It has also seemed lighter in flavor recently and may not suit those who prefer an oily, salty, slightly sticky style.
Loofah and clam soup
On one visit, the loofah-and-clam soup was preferred to the seafood porridge; it also tasted good on a return visit.
Stir-fried lamb
Stir-fried lamb remains a tasty, must-order hot dish in recent years.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- Past records note higher prices for milkfish belly and meat dishes; overall, it is not budget-friendly.
- Peak hours
- Queues have occurred from before the evening opening through the early morning.
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted.
What you should know
Best for
- Late-night post-party stop
Avoid if
- Very hungry and watching portions and price
What you should know
- The seafood soup is on the small side and better suited to one person.