Fuzhong night-market food | 眼鏡仔豬血湯: a 24-hour Nanya Night Market old-timer where pork blood soup and Mixed Noodles make a classic pairing
When people talk about food at Banqiao’s Nanya Night Market, 眼鏡仔豬血湯 is one of the old shops that often comes to mind. Founded in ROC year 61, it has been around for more than 50 years and is a familiar old-school snack shop for Banqiao locals.
One of the biggest features of 眼鏡仔豬血湯 is its 24-hour operation. Whether it is dinner, a late-night meal, or sudden hunger in the middle of the night, there is a chance to sit down to a steaming bowl of pork blood soup. In addition to the original shop, the business opened a flagship branch in 2016. The flagship is newer and offers more items; for the atmosphere of an older shop, the original branch carries more of Nanya Night Market’s traditional character.
Location and transportation
The original 眼鏡仔豬血湯 is at 新北市板橋區南雅東路 27 號, right inside Nanya Night Market. From Exit 1 of Fuzhong on the MRT Bannan Line, it is about a 10-minute walk.
If you walk from Banqiao Station, follow the Nanya South Road direction and it takes about 15 minutes. The route also gives you a glimpse of everyday life in Banqiao’s old town. If driving, Nanya Night Market parking is nearby and about a 5-minute walk from the shop, though spaces can still be tight during popular evening hours.
Nanya Night Market is at its liveliest from 7 to 10 at night. Come during that window if you want the full market atmosphere; if you simply want a meal without squeezing through crowds, late-night or off-peak hours are more comfortable.
Setting and dining atmosphere
The original 眼鏡仔豬血湯 has the unmistakable feel of an old night-market shop: little concern for decorative packaging, with the focus on being quick, lively, and direct. Many customers know exactly what to do—order a bowl of pork blood soup with fried noodles, fried rice vermicelli, or Mixed Noodles, then keep walking through the market or head home.
The flagship branch is newer, cleaner, and more comfortable, with a somewhat wider selection. If it is your first visit and you want the flavor of the old shop, choose the original branch. If seating and a broader menu matter more, the flagship is another option.
Both branches are very clear about what they are: local Banqiao snack shops. They are not restaurants for lingering over conversation, but places that quickly satisfy the urge for hot soup, vermicelli, or fried noodles.
Menu and ordering
眼鏡仔豬血湯 has a fairly broad selection. Beyond its signature pork blood soup, there is Pork Blood and Intestine Soup, fried noodles, fried rice vermicelli, Mixed Noodles, Oyster Vermicelli, and more.
For a first visit, Pork Blood and Intestine Soup with an order of Mixed Noodles is a good place to start. Mixed Noodles combines half rice vermicelli and half yellow noodles under minced pork, a very classic night-market combination. If you want something more filling, you can add Oyster Vermicelli.
Prices are generally approachable, and around one hundred dollars on average is enough for a satisfying meal. That affordability is also one reason the shop has remained popular with locals for so many years.
Pork Blood and Intestine Soup
Pork Blood and Intestine Soup is one of the most representative dishes at 眼鏡仔豬血湯. When the bowl arrives, there is clearly plenty of pork blood and a noticeable amount of intestine, with chives and pickled mustard greens completing a very traditional Taiwanese soup.
The pork blood is cut into chunks and stays moist and tender, without turning firm or dry, and there is no obvious off smell. On its own you can appreciate its soft texture; with chives and pickled mustard greens, fresh aroma and a mild tang add more layers.
The intestine is handled cleanly, with no unpleasant odor and a lightly springy bite. For anyone who enjoys offal soups, the bowl carries a strong old-school character.
The broth has a clear savory oiliness and leans toward the richer style of a traditional snack shop rather than a completely light soup. Some people will love that old-fashioned flavor, while others may find the surface a little oily. For me, its strengths are the full aroma and memorable flavor; if you normally eat lightly, it may feel somewhat heavy.
Oyster Vermicelli
The Oyster Vermicelli contains oysters and intestine. The oysters are lightly coated, giving them a smooth texture, and their freshness is decent. The intestine also works naturally with the vermicelli, adding a little more chew and aroma to the bowl.
The vermicelli leans sweet, with the thickened texture and seasoning commonly found at night markets. It performs well enough, but compared with the pork blood soup it leaves a weaker impression. Diners who already enjoy sweeter Taiwanese vermicelli will probably take to it more easily; if you prefer strong bonito or pronounced garlic, this bowl may feel ordinary.
Mixed Noodles
Mixed Noodles combines half rice vermicelli and half yellow noodles, topped with minced pork—a very classic Banqiao night-market combination. The yellow noodles have some chew while the rice vermicelli is finer, and mixing the two gives more variation than eating only one kind of noodle.
The minced pork adds savory flavor, but the rice vermicelli can feel a little dry by itself, so pairing the plate with pork blood soup is highly recommended. A bite of noodles followed by a sip of soup balances the dry texture nicely.
If the flavor feels too mild, add a little vinegar or chili yourself. Vinegar makes it more appetizing, while chili brings the minced-pork aroma forward. This plate of Mixed Noodles is not trying to be refined; it is a straightforward night-market staple for anyone who wants to leave full.
Who it suits
眼鏡仔豬血湯 suits anyone searching for Banqiao food, food around Fuzhong, Nanya Night Market eats, or late-night food in Banqiao. People who enjoy old-fashioned pork blood soup, offal soup, fried noodles, and fried rice vermicelli will understand its appeal especially easily.
It also works well for night owls. Because it operates 24 hours, you can come for a meal whether work ends late, you are midway through a night-market walk, or you suddenly want hot soup in the middle of the night.
If the dining environment matters a lot to you, consider the flagship. If you want something more old-school and closer to the night-market feel, choose the original branch. The two have different personalities, so you can decide according to your mood that day.
Shop information
眼鏡仔豬血湯創始店
Address: 新北市板橋區南雅東路 27 號
Phone: 02-2960-0011
Hours: open 24 hours, year-round
Transportation: about a 10-minute walk from Exit 1 of Fuzhong
Parking: Nanya Night Market parking is available nearby, about a 5-minute walk away
Afterword
眼鏡仔豬血湯 has lasted more than half a century in Nanya Night Market not because of flashy presentation, but because of a bowl of pork blood soup that feels rooted in everyday Banqiao life. The pork blood comes in a generous portion and stays moist and tender, the intestine is handled cleanly, and the chives and pickled mustard greens bring exactly the old-school character you expect from a long-running shop.
Across this meal, Pork Blood and Intestine Soup was the most memorable item, with a broth carrying pronounced savory oiliness that traditional-snack fans may find just right. The Oyster Vermicelli was more middle-of-the-road and leaned sweet, while the Mixed Noodles worked best alongside soup and became easier to eat with a little vinegar or chili.
If you happen to be walking around Fuzhong or come to Nanya Night Market at night looking for late-night Banqiao food, 眼鏡仔豬血湯 is a classic stop. Choose the original branch for more old-shop atmosphere, or the flagship if you care more about the setting and menu selection. Either way, this 24-hour old-timer remains a representative part of Banqiao night-market food.
