鼎富發豬油拌飯
[Four stars: Overall highly recommended, will visit again]
The reactions to this place seem quite polarizing; I'm definitely on the side of it being delicious!
This restaurant is located in a small alley, and it's basically always packed with people.
You can tell that the crowd is mostly young students or tourists.
Fortunately, there was one table available when we arrived, but while looking at the menu, we noticed a line forming next to us waiting to be seated 🍴.
However, there are indeed quite a lot of seats inside, so the wait shouldn't take too long.
(The seating here suddenly gives off a nostalgic vibe, like eating lunch during school—so cute with all the classroom desks and chairs…)
This place was the first eatery I tried on my trip to Tainan, and as expected, the prices in the southern region are really tempting 💓.
Since there were still so many places to try, the four of us ordered four items to share and were super satisfied after just a few bites 🤤.
𓌉𓇋 Raw Egg Yolk with Lard Rice $45
· The legendary moon-viewing lard rice. Beneath the white rice lies a lard sauce, topped with a raw egg yolk and crispy fried shallots. This simple combination is a traditional snack that tantalizes the palate.
This dish must be mixed! The egg yolk should coat every grain of rice to hit the mark. The sauce is mostly at the bottom of the bowl, so remember to stir it well! I think the saltiness is just right.
𓌉𓇋 Fried Egg with Lard Rice $50
· You can choose between fully cooked or soft-cooked eggs; I forgot to choose when ordering, and got one with a soft-boiled egg texture that resembles a runny yolk 🤣. If you prefer something with texture, go for the fried egg! Personally, I lean towards the raw egg yolk version that has a bit of stickiness.
𓌉𓇋 Grilled Chicken Skewers (two skewers per serving) $45
𓌉𓇋 Grilled Pork Skewers (two skewers per serving) $45
^ I think the skewers here are not the highlight, and I wouldn't want to order them again next time. Overall, they don't have much characteristic, but two skewers for $45 are quite cheap! I could order more if I didn't feel full.
The difference between the chicken and pork is super obvious; the pork is much drier and tougher. If you have to choose, the chicken has a better texture!