Taichung》 New Village Pork Floss Rice with Mushroom God Hot Pot—A Hearty Delight

The pork floss rice with mushrooms paired with the signature mushroom hot pot is both filling and cleverly prepared, sure to earn high praise from food lovers. (Photo by Chen Shu’e)

The pork floss rice is quite labor-intensive to make, with its golden hue after simmering, glistening enticingly when drizzled over white rice. (Photo by Chen Shu’e)

Located in Xinshe, Taichung City, the Mushroom God Scenic Restaurant is beloved by customers for its variety of mushroom dishes and specialized mushroom-themed hot pots. Among them, the pork floss rice with mushrooms may not be a grand dish, but it’s an absolute crowd-pleaser. Owner Lin Mingshun says that the pork floss, which is slow-cooked with great care, has a rich aroma and glistens temptingly on white rice. Many customers come specifically for the pork floss rice, and it’s common to serve over a thousand bowls on holidays.

Lin Mingshun explains that making pork floss rice with mushrooms is quite a process: diced pork belly is first stir-fried until fragrant, then set aside. Dried shiitake mushrooms are soaked in cold water until softened, drained, shredded, and then stir-fried before being set aside as well. The crucial secret to the delicious flavor of the Mushroom God pork floss rice lies next: fresh pork skin is first blanched to remove any gaminess, diced, and then stir-fried. When the aroma begins to rise, soy sauce, rice wine, and garlic are added, and the mixture is slowly simmered over low heat to extract gelatin and fragrance.

Finally, the stir-fried shredded mushrooms and diced pork floss are mixed in, along with dark soy sauce paste, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, and pepper. This elaborate process results in pork floss with mushrooms that has a golden hue, intense aroma, and a glossy, mouthwatering appearance when poured over white rice—a taste that’s truly unforgettable.

Though the Mushroom God is famous for its diverse mushroom dishes and expertly crafted mushroom-themed hot pots, savvy foodies always come for the pork floss rice. Pair it with the restaurant’s signature hot pots—such as the Log-Grown Shiitake Chicken Pot, Family-Recipe Mushroom Pot, or Pickled Bamboo Shoot Chicken Pot—and the fragrant pork floss rice makes for an experience you won’t want to end.

Recently, the Mushroom God also introduced the Log-Grown Mushroom & Pickled Bamboo Shoot Twin Pot, combining the Log-Grown Shiitake Chicken Soup Base with the Pickled Bamboo Shoot Pork Rib Soup Base. The former is mellow and soothing, while the latter is tangy and appetizing, allowing diners to enjoy two distinct soup pot flavors in one meal—an exceptional combination of the best of both worlds. To let more people savor the Mushroom God’s delicacies, the second branch will open on the 17th in Lugu, Nantou, making it even more convenient to enjoy the famous pork floss rice or flavorful hot pots.

New Village Branch | Tel: (04)2582-2548 | Address: No. 287, Xiezhong St., Xiecheng Li., Xinshe Dist., Taichung City | Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Lugu Branch | Tel: (049)275-2889 | Address: No. 350, Sec. 2, Zhongzheng Rd., Lugu Township, Nantou County | Business Hours: 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM