A late-night restaurant that has been open for 50 years! Yarourong, a legendary day and night delicacy next to Taoyuan Temple

When the neon lights in Taoyuan dim late at night, only the light at No. 81 Zhongshan Road is always on. Founded in 1970, Yarourong welcomes countless hungry souls with its warm light that never closes. It is a charging station for wanderers, a salvation for night shift workers, and a beacon of the city built with the aroma of miso sauce and angelica soup.
The Renaissance of an Old Shop: From a Temple Stall to a Hipster Canteen, a Transgenerational Space Revolution
Walking into the main store diagonally opposite Gyeongbokgung Palace, the wooden decoration and historical walls tell the trajectory of half a century, subverting the greasy impression of traditional snack shops; the Art and Culture District branch debuts in a pure white minimalist style, with floor-to-ceiling windows and an open kitchen that exudes a contemporary feel, as refreshing as a brunch shop. The most surprising thing is the assistance of technology - the entire store uses QR Code ordering, and you can check out at the counter after the order is delivered, avoiding the ordering chaos at the peak of the crowd.
The perpetual motion machine philosophy of the late-night canteen
The main store is open 24 hours a day, all year round, and the Yiwen store is open until 2 a.m., perfectly covering the unconventional hunger moments of Taoyuan people: factory workers who get off work early in the morning, parents and children in the Yiwen District who miss dinner, and night owls who are hungover and looking for warm soup. A bowl of hot soup noodles is the "Taoyuan-style healing" recognized by all generations.
Taste competition: the king showdown between duck meat and spare ribs
Although it is called "Duck Meat Rong", locals tacitly order spare rib rice! The freshly fried spare ribs are coated with thin flour, and the aroma of red yeast and gravy burst out as soon as you bite them. They are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside without any greasy feeling. The side dishes are fixed with steamed eggs, spicy preserved radish and two seasonal vegetables. The light seasoning just neutralizes the strong taste of spare ribs, which can be called the golden balance.
Classic: Duck meat and angelica soup
Side dishes: Black and white cutlet’s hidden trump card
Must-order teammate
Handmade tempura ($90): plump, crispy and not greasy, delicious after dipping in sauce.
Freshly fried offal (spicy) ($120-180): Duck gizzards, duck hearts and bean sprouts are stir-fried over high heat, the sour and spicy aroma of vinegar awakens the taste buds, and must be spicy to make it taste good.
Cold pork liver ($55): tender and elastic after being chilled, and the salty and fragrant sauce is the finishing touch.
Landmine avoidance guide
Duck fat rice occasionally has a fishy smell; the sauce of rice blood cake is too sweet and greasy; the angelica duck leg soup occasionally has a bland soup and dry meat. It is recommended to observe the customer’s reaction on the day before making a move.
Cost-effectiveness battle: the price of late-night convenience
Pricing strategy: pork rib rice $130-140, duck meat plate $100-240, angelica duck leg soup $135, which is about 10%~15% higher than similar snack bars. But considering the 24-hour operating costs and the free sugar-free barley tea, the price is still within a reasonable range.
Final verdict: Taoyuan people's late-night stomach safe haven
The essence of Yarou Rong is not the earth-shattering deliciousness, but the sense of security of "always there" - when the city is asleep, there is still the sound of boiling hot soup, the charred aroma of fried pork ribs, and the bowl of angelica clear soup that saves the soul.
Must-order: Fried pork ribs rice, duck meat for one person, angelica soup, handmade tempura
Avoid: Duck vermicelli and duck fat rice during off-peak hours
When you step out of the store, the morning light is already appearing on the horizon - in the steaming smoke of half a century, duck meat has long been boiled into a memory code in the genes of Taoyuan people: no matter how deep the night is, there is always a lamp to warm the soup for you. 🌙 #TaoyuanItinerary #Old Restaurant