Taichung Wuqi Seaside Local Shop Angel Halo Rice Cake

Address: No. 681, Section 1, Zhongyang Road, Wuqi District, Taichung City, Taiwan 435 Atmosphere/Facilities: Side parking, restroom, air-conditioning, order by order, cash payment Specialties: Rice cakes, pork soup Price per person: NT$100 Rating: I stumbled upon this local restaurant while traveling along the coast. I initially thought parking would be difficult, but fortunately, there's free parking under the side arcade. You need to find a seat and pay at the counter. Cash only, and it seems like all the customers are locals. Rice Cake NT$45 The original Angel Halo recipe consists of a ring of pork belly fat on the bottom of a barrel rice cake. After serving, it's turned upside down, creating a halo around the top. The restaurant has posters all over the restaurant's menu: Mix the rice in a cross-stack, like bibimbap. It feels a lot like braised pork rice, not just in form but also in taste. The original white rice has been replaced with glutinous rice, giving it a more chewy texture. The sauce is salty and can be enjoyed with the restaurant's chili sauce! Personally, I didn't find it spicy enough. Meat Soup NT$45 Most meat soups on Taichung's coastal coastline are clear, without starch. It's quite tasty, better than many other meat soups, but not amazing. Braised Vegetable Platter NT$40 It's just your average braised dish, drizzled with oil. The ingredients are well-prepared. Braised Egg NT$15, Boiled Vegetables NT$40 This is a good, affordable, and delicious local establishment.