Arashi Braised Minced Pork — Restaurant in Taichung

One of the best braised pork rice I had in Taiwan! This shop is quite near the back entrance of Taichung Second Market and couldnt be missed. Quite long queue with the option to take out, but they have a system for you to collect a number to wait for your seat to dine in, hence freeing you up to shop elsewhere while waiting. I waited around 20 mins on a Sunday morning at 11am for a table for 5.

Portion for the rice and noodles were decent and small-ish, but that is quite normal in Taiwan. Great to share and hop around to eat more. Tried the minced pork noodles with a chicken roll (意面+鸡卷), meatball rice (肉丸仔饭), minced pork rice (肉燥饭) as well as sliced pork rice (梅花肉饭). My favourite were the sliced pork rice and the minced pork rice. The sliced pork were tender and nicely marinated. The minced pork also have a nice ratio of pork and fat, which melts in your mouth. Love it! The meatballs, however, were abit dry and bland for me. The noodles were also dry and slightly disappointing.

For the drier dishes, what saved them were their delicious houseblend plum(?) sauce. Not sure whats in them but they were great and savoury with a nice plum flavour which is fragrant and not too overwhelming. They sell them on the side and its a great addition to the braised pork rice as well.

Service is quite fast and ordering was easy with a check list to fill in. As the queue were getting longer, they do expect you to order quickly and provide concise replies to any questions, all nice and polite. Overall, no complaints and would absolutely go back for their braised...

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If you're in Taichung and craving authentic Taiwanese braised pork rice, Arashi Braised Minced Pork is an absolute must-visit! Established in 1992, this shop has won multiple awards, including recognition in Taichung’s Top 500 Dishes. Nestled in the bustling Second Market, it’s a local favorite, known for its rich flavors and traditional cooking techniques. Some say the minced pork here is lean yet flavorful, perfectly balanced between sweet and savory.

Seating is limited, so it’s best to arrive before 11 AM to avoid the peak lunch crowd—otherwise, be prepared to wait forever! Ordering is straightforward: grab a plastic order card near the counter, mark your choices, pay, and receive a table number. The process is efficient, and despite the constant flow of customers, the staff remains friendly and...

The shop is well positioned shortly from the entrance and directly opposite the fish shop which also sells sushi ( between NT 200 -300). Food is good especially the potato leaves and service is fast. For ordering, just fill up the order list ( plastic card) near counter. If no preference for table no, just pay your money and you will be given table no tag. The seating ( next door) arrangement is quite tight due to space constraints. Try to be there before 11 am as lunch crowd may start...