Cianjin Braised Pork Rice

A third-generation family business operating since 1959, Cianjin has earned its Michelin Bib Gourmand distinction through decades of consistent quality and dedication to their craft. Their braised pork rice is rich but not greasy - a delicate balance that takes skill to achieve. The pork is carefully selected and braised in their time-tested recipe that's been refined over three generations, resulting in meat that's tender and flavorful with that perfect ratio of fat to lean that makes every bite satisfying. The sauce is complex without being heavy, savory with hints of sweetness and spice. It's the kind of place where grandparents bring grandchildren, sharing not just a meal but a tradition. Walking in feels like stepping into old Kaohsiung, before the modern development, when neighborhoods centered around places like this.