Kuo Ying-chih's Food Guide: Top 5 Must-Try Local Eateries in Kaohsiung

By MOOK Scenic Family, compiled report
 
Kuo Ying-chih, a candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, promoted local Kaohsiung cuisine to boost tourism by dining at popular spots with his niece. Here are five essential local dishes you must add to your must-try list.

1. Xiai Yi Guo Steamed Pork Buns
Located in a lane in Kaohsiung’s Yancheng District, these steamed pork buns have a crispy, caramelized bottom. The filling strikes a perfect balance between vegetables and meat, resulting in a juicy, savory taste. Paired with the shop’s soy sauce mixed with chili sauce, it’s a beloved flavor many locals have enjoyed since childhood.

2. Authentic White Sugar Pastry
Located in Lingya District, Authentic White Sugar Pastry... captures the rich flavors of tradition with simple yet satisfying taste. It’s a nostalgic snack that has been loved by locals for generations, also offering other treats like traditional fried dough sticks and pickled plum fries.

3. Duck Rice Original
Operating for over 60 years in Kaohsiung’s Yancheng District, Duck Rice Original prides itself on high-quality meat and honest ingredients, winning over local gourmets for over sixty years. Their popular duck rice features diced fatty skin and tender, textured duck meat, served over fluffy, separate-grain white rice drizzled with an old-school sauce—truly irresistible.

4. Deng Family Tapioca Pearls
Hidden in a small alley, Deng Family Tapioca Pearls is also a local Kaohsiung favorite that’s been around for over twenty years. Their tapioca pearl and grass jelly ice desserts are just NT$10 each, offering a taste of classic goodness. Other toppings are fresh and generous, with just the right level of sweetness and excellent value—for anyone visiting Kaohsiung, this is a must-try.