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茗沁黯然銷魂飯
Exit 4 · about 6 min walk

茗沁黯然銷魂飯

Ming Qin An Ran Xiao Hun Fan
· 前鎮區
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METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“House-marinated pork with alternating lean and fat, the roundness of egg mixed into rice, and fresh shrimp in noodle soup are concrete reasons to plan a meal here. Mushroom chicken soup or pepper-salt pork add distinct directions. Tables are limited, so confirm seating for peak-hour dining.”

Sweet-savory house-marinated pork Pot-braised noodles with fresh shrimp Message wall in a home-style eatery
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WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 草衙站 · Caoya, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
House-marinated pork is the sweet-savory star

Pork layered with lean and fat brings tenderness, richness, and a sweet-savory finish. Taste a slice first, then add egg and rice to feel the marinade become rounder.

02
Fresh shrimp bring the sea into the noodle soup

Shrimp Pot-Braised Egg Noodles carry shrimp, clams, meatballs, and egg in a light broth, with noodles softening as they absorb it. A main for shellfish-and-noodle lovers.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A reopened little shop marked by its visitors

Ming Qin once suspended business, and a 2022 revisit recorded its reopening. The small Mingzheng Third Street shop retains a home-style atmosphere, while guests' signatures and doodles on its walls appear in accounts from different periods. Beyond a bowl of marinated-pork rice, notice the traces visitors have left behind.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Char Siu Rice MetroBites visit photo

Char Siu Rice

House-marinated pork layers lean and fat with a sweet-savory finish, accompanied by rice, a fried egg, and greens. Taste the slices first, then mix egg and rice for a rounder texture.

Shrimp Pot-Braised Egg Noodles MetroBites visit photo

Shrimp Pot-Braised Egg Noodles

Numerous fresh shrimp join clams, meatballs, pork strips, vegetables, and egg, adding seafood savor to a light broth. Sip first, eat shrimp and clams, then enjoy softened noodles that have absorbed soup.

Japanese Mushroom Chicken Soup MetroBites visit photo

Japanese Mushroom Chicken Soup

Thick shiitake and chicken simmer into a gently sweet soup; the mushrooms remain pleasantly chewy after soaking up broth. Alternate soup and mushrooms for a calm aromatic pairing with the rice.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Follow the street number and confirm dine-in seating

The shop is tucked into a residential lane on Mingzheng Third Street; first-time visitors should watch for number 99. Dine-in tables are limited, so call about seating if you plan to eat during peak hours.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Eat the shrimp and clams first; keep the pork crisp

When the shrimp pot-braised noodles arrive, taste the soup first, then eat the shrimp and clams before prolonged soaking affects their texture. Share pepper-salt pork strips hot to preserve their dry crust and substantial meat, while saving mushroom chicken soup to sip later.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

茗沁黯然銷魂飯 hides in a residential lane on Mingzheng Third Street in Qianzhen, serving homestyle rice, noodles, warming soups, and sides. Its signature marinated pork has layered sweet-savory flavor, while abundant fresh shrimp lend sea savor to pot-braised noodles. Add chicken soup or crisp pork strips for a fuller table.

Setting and atmosphere:The discreet storefront blends into the residential street; entering feels like visiting an acquaintance for dinner. The compact room has walls covered with student signatures and messages, accumulating a sense of human connection over the years. Limited tables fill easily at peak times, but the relaxed friendliness suits small parties. Rice, pot-braised noodles, and homestyle hot dishes prioritize made-to-order aroma and portions over ceremony.
Location and dining notes:The address is 高雄市前鎮區明正三街99號, in a residential lane around Caoya. Follow Mingzheng Third Street and watch for the understated number. Seating is limited, so confirm or reserve for peak dining. Groups can share rice or noodles, fried food, and soup, alternating sweet-savory pork, seafood broth, and pepper-salt aroma.
● Japanese Mushroom Chicken Soup

Thick shiitake and chicken slowly release their aromas in a small crock. The durable mushrooms remain plump and chewy after absorbing broth, revealing a deep earthy fragrance as you chew. The chicken soup is gently sweet and mild rather than heavily seasoned. Taste the clear broth first, then alternate mushroom and chicken to warm up for the main.

日本花菇雞盅原圖
● Pepper-Salt Pork Strips

Fried golden, the pork strips have a dry, crisp exterior and substantial meat within. Pepper salt brightens the aroma with clean savor. They pair especially well with rice and also reset the palate between noodle-soup bites. Share immediately to preserve crispness; no heavy sauce is needed to appreciate crust against pork.

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● Shrimp Pot-Braised Egg Noodles

A light broth supports clams, meatballs, pork strips, vegetables, and egg, but the many fresh shrimp are most striking. As they cook, natural sweetness enters the soup and adds seafood freshness to its mild base. The egg noodles soften fragrantly as they absorb broth. Sip soup first, eat the shrimp, then take your time with the noodles.

蝦蝦鍋燒意麵原圖
● Char Siu Rice

House-marinated pork anchors this bowl. Alternating lean and fat makes every bite both tender and rich, while sweet-savory flavor leaves a pleasant finish. A generous layer of meat lets rice capture the marinade, and simple sides keep attention on the star. Taste a slice alone, then mix egg and rice to shift from intense to rounded.

黯然銷魂飯原圖
Uncle's line: a bowl in an alley need not be glamorous; the finish of marinated pork and a crock of hot soup are enough to make you stay.
💡 Ordering notes

On a first visit, make Char Siu Rice the centerpiece with Japanese Mushroom Chicken Soup for balance; parties of two or more can add Pepper-Salt Pork Strips to share. Soup-noodle fans can choose Shrimp Pot-Braised Egg Noodles, eating shrimp and clams first so soaking does not alter their texture. Eat fried food hot and save soup for a slow finish.

  • Location:高雄市前鎮區明正三街99號,位於草衙住宅巷內。
  • Type:Homestyle rice, pot-braised noodles, slow-cooked soup, and freshly fried sides.
  • Recommended:Japanese Mushroom Chicken Soup, pepper-salt pork strips, Shrimp Pot-Braised Egg Noodles, and Char Siu Rice.
  • Highlights:House-marinated pork, shrimp pot-braised noodles, a student message wall, and a home-style atmosphere.
  • Good for:Simple small-party meals, student gatherings, and diners seeking homestyle rice, noodles, and warm soup.

📌 Editor's summary

茗沁黯然銷魂飯 turns the friendliness of a residential-lane shop into enduring homestyle flavors. Mushroom chicken soup is gently sweet and soothing, pepper-salt pork is crisp and savory, and abundant shrimp sweeten the noodle broth. Char Siu Rice leaves a sweet-savory finish through marinated pork layered with lean and fat. The small, discreet room gains life from student signatures and longtime regulars. For an unfussy Qianzhen meal spanning fragrant rice, fresh soup, and fried textures, it has a rhythm of its own.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
806台灣高雄市前鎮區明正里明正三街99號
Opening hours
Monday: 10:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
Tuesday: 10:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
Wednesday: 10:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
Thursday: 10:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
Friday: 10:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
Saturday: 10:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 19:30
Sunday: Closed
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GETTING THERE

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草衙站 · Caoya
Exit 4 · about 6 min walk · about 417 m
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Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 6 min walk · about 476 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 4 · about 417 m
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