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What a huge piece of meat!Chaozhou Nostalgia Restaurant reinterprets hometown flavors

Published: 2026-09-26 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-26 — Coming to Pingtung, it’s actually quite a pity if you always head straight to Kenting. Not only do you miss out on scenic spots like Sandimen and Dapeng Bay, but you also only get a fleeting glimpse of the leisurely charm where rural and urban areas intersect. Perhaps stopping and lingering for a while...

Text & Photo / -SanjiNoir- Black Waiter Literary Reading-
 
Coming to Pingtung, it’s actually quite a pity if you always head straight to Kenting. Not only do you miss out on scenic spots like Sandimen and Dapeng Bay, but you also only get a fleeting glimpse of the leisurely charm where rural and urban areas intersect. Perhaps stopping and lingering for a while isn’t just about discovering a new path, but what comes into view and what you taste will also be long-lost hometown flavors, nostalgic tastes, and sweet memories that linger in your heart.

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Yes, for this very reason, we decided to make a brief stop in Chaozhou, Pingtung. Setting aside popular dining hotspots, following the guidance of locals, we came to this rather well-known spot in Chaozhou: Memory Lane Humanistic Nostalgia Restaurant.

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Originally named Childhood Memories, Memory Lane Humanistic Nostalgia Restaurant was later renamed—apparently to avoid being mistaken for someone else’s Pingtung branch. In any case, for locals, what matters most is that the food is delicious and worth recommending. It wouldn’t be surprising if it eventually became a certified chain from Pingtung.

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In addition to the first-floor dining area, Memory Lane Humanistic Nostalgia Restaurant also has various sized private rooms and a second-floor dining space. The decor indeed showcases plenty of retro vibes, but it’s clear that the owners either lack artistic flair or have a strong personal taste. Amidst the abundance of nostalgic old items, there are also many artistic creations. Through these various objects, the restaurant authentically constructs a nostalgic atmosphere. Hakka floral fabric is no longer just a pattern on clothing, but also a beautiful decoration hanging from the ceiling.

 

The first dish to arrive was... french fries with side salad!!!

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Ah, not a nostalgia restaurant—did they bring out fries to reminisce about McDonald’s~~? Of course not!Upon asking, we learned that the reason the menu is so diverse and spans both Eastern and Western cuisines is entirely to serve the local community. In fact, for locals in Chaozhou, Memory Lane Humanistic Nostalgia Restaurant doesn’t simply focus on the past and nostalgia. The dishes aren’t limited to childhood favorites like lard rice. Since its opening, the restaurant has continuously worked to introduce new flavors to satisfy locals, because food culture is built collectively. For this generation, it may be nostalgic, but for the next, it could be something fresh.
 
It’s said that this plate of golden, crispy french fries was inspired by the second-generation owner, who returned from Australia and missed the taste there, so he recreated the Australian-style way of making fries in Chaozhou, Pingtung. So for the second-generation owner, these fries represent the taste of the Australian life he misses, and he has faithfully presented this method.

(Photo provided by -SanjiNoir- Black Waiter Literary Reading-)

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