Amei Congee and Side Dishes

With a long history of thirty years, Amei Congee & Side Dishes running from 4 p.m. all the way to 4 a.m. has been always been a lighthouse for many late-night diners in Hualien. The incredibly economical menu has extensive variety of side dishes to suit every palate. Congee is the signature here — fairly smooth, light gluey with enough moisture. Most people can’t get enough of it, and that probably explains why the two floors of seating are usually packed.

There are many specialties to choose from: steamed minced pork with salted egg yolk, fried sliced pork with dried turnip, deep-fried taro balls, spicy squid salad, braised pork with preserved vegetable in soy sauce, and many more. You can also have unlimited refills of the soup, which is a fantastic value for money.

Amei Congee & Side Dishes offers tasty, freshly-prepared dishes, which keep its patrons happy, well fed, and coming back week after week for the past thirty years. If you are in Hualien for your next trip, this is the place to go for some late-night snacks. Eat like a local and be charged like one too!