Tainan Milkfish

Running from 9:30 p.m. until late-late, Tainan Milkfish is the lighthouse for many late-night diners in Hualien. A warm bowl of fresh milkfish congee coupled with a few side dishes will make a wonderful comfort food even in a lonely kind of night.

The eatery offer a wide variety of milkfish dishes as standard such as milkfish congee and milkfish skin soup. The milkfish is exquisitely prepared and just falls apart in your mouth, the soup is umami-ed to perfection with a scent of celeries, and the rice is fully cooked through but not mushy. The generous serving will make you a frequent guest, and the Taiwanese omelette with dried radish will complete your dining experience. Another favorite of many is a steaming bowl of rice topped with slowly braised pork, which is no doubt a sinful pleasure. Seating is limited during busy times, so be patient — it is truly worth the wait.