Fuzhong Night Market food | 懷念排骨酥湯: a Nanya Night Market classic serving only sticky rice and crispy pork rib soup
When it comes to food at Banqiao’s Nanya Night Market, 懷念排骨酥湯 is a long-running name many locals mention. The shop has been around for more than half a century. Its menu is simple—only crispy pork rib soup and sticky rice—yet it has kept serving customers under the market arcade all these years.
The shop is at 新北市板橋區南雅東路 20 號, about a 10-minute walk from Fuzhong. It opens from 5 p.m. until 1 a.m., making it suitable for both dinner and a late-night stop. If you are looking for food near Fuzhong, Nanya Night Market recommendations, or a traditional set of sticky rice with crispy pork rib soup, this is an easy place to try along the way.
Location and transportation
懷念排骨酥湯 is inside Banqiao’s Nanya Night Market at 新北市板橋區南雅東路 20 號. From Fuzhong, it takes about a 10-minute walk, passing through parts of old Banqiao where an evening stroll carries plenty of neighborhood night-market atmosphere.
If driving, consider parking around Nanya Night Market and walking in. The area is busy at night, so riding a scooter or taking the metro is often more convenient.
The shop sits under the arcade and gets busy at meal times. Many regulars simply order the standard pairing of crispy pork rib soup and sticky rice. A place that has sold only these two things for so long already makes a persuasive case for itself.
Setting and dining atmosphere
懷念排骨酥湯 has the feel of a classic night-market old shop. There is no focus on décor; the appeal is a simple, direct, familiar flavor. Seating is in the arcade space, and peak periods are lively with the quick rhythm of night-market dining.
It suits a quick meal or a stop for a hot bowl of soup while walking the market.
A notice on the wall says outside food should not be eaten in the shop; doing so may incur a cleaning fee of 100 dollars. If friends are buying from different stalls and want to sit together, keep this rule in mind.
Menu and ordering
The menu is extremely simple: Crispy Pork Rib Soup is 80 dollars and Sticky Rice is 40 dollars. With so few choices, most people order the pair—the sticky rice for substance and the hot soup for aroma and warmth.
There is little need to study a menu or deliberate. Walk up, check the price, order the set, and you can start eating quickly. For a night-market snack shop, that simplicity is part of the charm.
Sticky Rice NT$40
When the Sticky Rice arrives, the first thing you notice is the aroma of glutinous rice and fried shallot. The portion is not oversized, but it is just right as the starch alongside a bowl of crispy pork rib soup.
The grains are soft and springy with some stickiness, but they do not collapse into a paste. Chewing brings out the rice aroma, with bits of mushroom, minced meat, and dried shrimp adding savory notes. It is a very traditional Taiwanese sticky rice flavor.
Sweet chili sauce is available on the table. If you like a stronger taste, drizzle on a little; the sweet, tangy, mildly spicy sauce lifts the savory character and makes the bowl feel even more like classic night-market food.
To me, this is not a lavishly topped sticky rice. It is steady, simple, and made to go with soup. On its own it is fine, but paired with crispy pork rib soup the meal feels noticeably more complete.
Crispy Pork Rib Soup NT$80
Crispy Pork Rib Soup is the star here. When it arrives, there is a generous amount of rib, while the broth has a glossy golden surface and an immediate aroma. The broth portion may not look especially large, but the flavor is concentrated.
The ribs seem to be seasoned first, coated and fried, then steamed in the soup. The meat becomes tender and easy to bite, almost pulling away from the bone. The ribs carry the seasoning well, savory without becoming excessively salty.
The broth tastes savory and gently sweet, with the clean aroma of winter melon and a peppery finish. The winter melon is stewed soft and absorbs the soup, adding a mild sweetness that keeps the bowl from being only about the fried-rib richness.
There is plenty of cilantro, a plus if you enjoy it. It gives the broth a brighter aroma and more layers. If cilantro is not your thing, ask the shop about leaving it out when you order.
Overall, the charm of this soup is old-fashioned, rich, and warming. It is not a light broth, but a bowl suited to evenings when you want something hot and substantial while walking the night market.
Who it suits
懷念排骨酥湯 suits people looking for Nanya Night Market food, food around Fuzhong, or late-night eating in Banqiao. It is especially appropriate if you want traditional snacks, old-school sticky rice, or simply a hot soup in the evening.
It also works well for a first visit to Nanya Night Market, either as the first stop or the final stop of a walk. A set of sticky rice and crispy pork rib soup is not excessive in size but gives a satisfying meal.
If you want to sit for a long chat, this may not be the best choice. If you want something simple, old-fashioned, and distinctly local to Banqiao, however, 懷念排骨酥湯 fits the bill.
Shop information
懷念排骨酥湯
Address: 新北市板橋區南雅東路 20 號
Phone: 0913-198-682
Hours: 17:00–01:00
Transportation: about a 10-minute walk from Fuzhong
Afterword
懷念排骨酥湯 has lasted more than half a century in Nanya Night Market not by building a complicated menu, but by steadily making two old favorites well. The sticky rice is soft, springy, and fragrant, especially with a little sweet chili sauce; the crispy pork rib soup offers plenty of meat and a rich broth, while winter melon and cilantro add sweetness and aroma.
After this meal, the most natural order still feels like the set: Sticky Rice with Crispy Pork Rib Soup. The rice is not flashy on its own, but it pairs perfectly with the soup. The soup is the memory point of the meal, especially when you drink it at night in the market and get that old Banqiao flavor.
