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"Peng Kang Fresh Fish Soup" is located on Cultural Road in Yongkang, Tainan. This place feels a bit magical to me. One night, while browsing Google Maps looking for something to eat, I unexpectedly clicked on this restaurant and found out that I had previously given it a five-star review, but completely forgot about its existence! Since it’s such a well-reviewed restaurant that I had forgotten about, I decided to give it another try. After this visit, I would rate it around 4.5 stars; it’s definitely quite good.

The signature fish soup features very fresh fish, and the broth is refreshing with a hint of sweetness, without any fishy smell, making it quite pleasant to drink. Paired with a bowl of minced pork rice, the sauce isn’t too greasy and complements the fish soup well, making it above-average in deliciousness. If you spend over 200 NT dollars, they also give you a plate of vegetables, which seems reasonable in terms of pricing. I remember that in the past, spending over 100 NT dollars would earn a plate of vegetables too; I wonder if I’m mistaken, but with rising prices, I can understand the change. Last time, I wanted to order fried dough sticks, but I recall that they were a bit pricey, so I didn’t get them. This time, I ordered the fried fish skin, which was very tasty, with a wonderfully crispy texture! However, it was slightly salty, but that’s a minor issue.

Overall, this restaurant's dishes are simple yet satisfying, especially the fish soup, which is perfect for an occasional bowl to cleanse the palate. It’s a small place that offers reasonable prices and delicious food.