Angel Halo Rice Cake

Review

Angel Halo Rice Cake is at No. 681, Section 1, Zhongyang Road in Wuqi District. It used to be called Wangpai Qingshui Rice Cake, and the old name still appears on its sign. The name comes from the full ring of braised pork belly circling the top of each tube of sticky rice; glossy under the lights, it looks like a halo above an angel's head. The cute presentation has drawn many food shows and media visits, making it one of the best-known snack shops around Wuqi.

Supertaste's 2025 roundup of coastal-line food lists the rice cake at NT$40 a bowl. The ring of braised pork is tender and springy rather than dry, scented with fried shallots, with a balanced ratio of fat to lean that keeps it from feeling greasy, and the rice underneath stays in separate grains. Staff usually suggest cutting the rice into quarters with a cross, then mixing in the shop's own rice sauce so the sauce and pork fat soak into the grains. You can also add chili sauce; the sweet-and-spicy combination works well.

Netizens have called it the most "sinful" bite on the coast, and most praise centers on the halo look and the flavor of the braised pork. Others feel the side dishes are ordinary and prices run a little higher than other rice-cake shops around Qingshui, so it is more of a novelty visit for the presentation; fans of plain, traditional tube rice cake may not notice a big difference.

Most listings give hours of 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Closing days vary by source, and some say it closes irregularly, so check the Facebook page or call ahead (04-26579768). Sources do not describe parking or seating, so go by what you find on site.

It suits travelers combining Wuqi Fishing Harbor or Gaomei Wetlands who want a photogenic, distinctive bowl of rice cake. On a first visit, order the signature rice cake, cut it into quarters and mix in the sauce before eating, and add a little chili sauce if you worry it will feel rich.