The richer it cooks, the more aromatic it becomes!The flagship store of "Ginger Duck" in Sanchong, New Taipei — a must-try that requires a wait in line

Text, photos byKuni

(The season for ginger duck has finally arrived!)

Coming to this well-known spot in Sanchong is always full of memories.Back when I first returned to Taiwan and got to know a group of friends, we often hung out together on weekends, visiting many restaurants. One of the most memorable was "Ba Wei Ginger Duck."A group of people sit low by the roadside, invigorating their bodies with charcoal fire and hot sesame oil. It’s winter, with cold winds blowing, and the mix of hot and cold feels truly wonderful.

Years later, returning to the place in the evening, the crowd at the entrance was as usual. After taking a number, I walked around nearby for 40 minutes before coming back to sit down.

(Crowd at the entrance)

(Number card)

(Business is very good)

(Menu on the wall)

(Prepared charcoal bucket ready to be served)

(Just one number away)

We ordered a total of:
Duck with Ginger (NT$280)
Duck Intestines (NT$50)
Duck heart (NT$50)
Duck liver (NT$50)
Duck tendon (NT$50)
Duck meatballs (NT$50)
Noodle (NT$30)
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Enoki Mushrooms (NT$50)
Enoki mushrooms
Rice Cake (NT$40)
Century Tofu (NT$40)
Cabbage (NT$50)

(Menu)

(Chopsticks and bowl)

As soon as the boiling hot pot and charcoal fire were served, the first taste immediately brought clarity — it really was the good flavor from the memories.In recent years, I’ve also tried two franchised branches in Zhonghe and Yonghe, but for some reason, I always feel that the broth isn’t as fragrant as at the Sanchong flagship store.

Enoki mushrooms (extremely simplified translation version (strictly retaining all markers and original formatting, only translating the Chinese text content):It turned out to be the boss’s grandson visiting grandpa and helping out—really touching.

(This young worker is the owner’s grandson, ah)

(First to fill up the stomach: ginger-flavored wheat noodles)

(Not a low salary, huh!)

(It's served!)

(Individually ordered ingredients)

(Duck intestines)

(Duck liver, duck gizzard, duck heart)

Glancing over, I saw a child wearing a staff uniform, not even in junior high yet, occasionally carrying trays and moving around.

Today’s noodles are really delicious, with a hint of ginger aroma.In the pot, along with the duck meat, some à la carte ingredients are added and boiled. You can scoop them out and eat them directly.Other items including duck liver, duck intestines, and duck hearts are served on a plate for you to cook and eat fresh, with fermented tofu sauce for extra flavor.

Today’s duck liver was amazing—unexpectedly tender.The duck meat is firm, the duck gizzard is crispy, and the duck meatballs are fragrant—each part offers a different satisfying texture, so enjoyable.While eating, we kept asking the staff to refill the broth. The soup became more fragrant the longer it cooked, richer as it boiled, and developed more layers the longer it simmered. The aroma of ginger, sesame oil, rice wine, and duck fat gradually blended into one.

I downed the last bowl of essence in one go, and while sweating slightly, I asked the staff to pack up the remaining broth and duck meat: “Brother, can you pack this pot after adding some more broth?”

"Sure, but I haven’t been a big boss for many years!" It took me three seconds to get what he meant, and I couldn’t help but laugh.(Tofu skin)

(Rice Cake)

(The original flavor is already great)

(Cook and eat fresh)

(The fermented tofu sauce is great)

(The staff will come to add charcoal halfway through your meal)

(Duck feet)

(This last bowl is definitely the essence of the essence.)

This staff member still managed to maintain a sense of humor despite the busy business—truly rare!
Address: 100 Section 1, Zhongyang Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City
Phone: (02)2987-7904
Time: 16:00–02:00

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