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Yejia Meat Porridge

Taipei CityDatong DistrictPorridge restaurant

3.9/ 5
1,997

A fourth-generation traditional meat porridge spot in front of Cisheng Temple, pairing a light broth with a variety of fried dishes.

At a Glance

Cash onlyOften busy

Signature Dishes

  • Meat porridge

    The rice grains remain distinct, more like rice in soup than a thick porridge; the broth is light, the meat pieces are few, and it pairs well with fried dishes.

  • Red-braised pork

    Marinated with red yeast rice and fried to order, with a crisp, savory, well-seasoned exterior; it uses pork belly, and the lean portion may be firm, so take note if you do not favor fatty meat.

  • Fried pork liver

    One of the fried specialties, with well-handled coating and doneness.

  • Fried squid

    Fried to order with a thin coating; it can be crisp and springy, though the squid may also be flat with little texture. A special sweet-and-spicy sauce is available for dipping.

At a Glance

Peak hours
On one Saturday at noon, the queue was about 10 minutes.
Reservation
Reservations are not accepted.

What you should know

Best for

  • A traditional breakfast by a temple

Avoid if

  • If you avoid fatty meat

What you should know

  • The rear seating area can combine orders from other stalls, up to two stalls.
  • Outdoor dining under the temple's banyan tree; it may feel hot in summer.
  • Some dishes may sell out in the afternoon.