Nourishing Angelica Duck

Woke up to find it was already afternoon and I was so hungry! We decided to have lunch at Douliu Men Angelica Duck, a place we passed by yesterday and smelled something amazing! My dad and I each picked our favorite dishes and added a plate of fresh vegetables to complete our first meal of the day. I chose the Angelica Pork Jowl with Vermicelli for TWD$90! The portion of pork jowl was generous, with a delightful meaty aroma, making it very worth it. The smooth vermicelli absorbed the flavor of the Angelica soup, making it incredibly delicious. The soup itself was surprisingly fragrant and sweet, a real treat. My dad originally wanted the duck leg, but unfortunately, it was sold out! He settled for the Angelica Duck with Thin Noodles for TWD$80. The broth was equally sweet and flavorful, the thin noodles soaked up the soup wonderfully, and the duck meat was tender and aromatic, making it a satisfying choice. We also added a plate of blanched Chinese lettuce for TWD$30! Known as "Tang Sheng Cai" in our region, the blanched vegetables were not overly oily and tasted very refreshing. Topped with a bit of crispy fried shallots, it added a lot of flavor. The best part? The Angelica soup is refillable! This is exactly the kind of charm you find in small Taiwanese eateries.