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Xizhi Chetou Savory Congee
Late nightLong-standingBudget
VerdictXizhi's sixty-year-old late-night congee by the station.
A savoury congee shop near Xizhi train station that has been running for more than sixty years. The congee holds shrimp, shredded bamboo shoot and small dried fish in a sweet, clear broth, with braised pork and chicken rolls as sides. Open until the small hours, it is a local late-night favourite.
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Review
Xizhi Chetou Savory Congee is at No. 617, Section 2, Datong Road; chetou, meaning station front, refers to nearby Xizhi train station. Supertaste's Xizhi food guide says it has been open for more than sixty years, while some bloggers say over seventy, so sources differ, but all agree it is one of Xizhi's most representative old-style eateries, with more than two thousand online reviews.
The signature congee is simmered with shrimp, shredded bamboo shoot and small dried fish, giving a smooth base. Bloggers mention white radish for a sweet, clear broth, and one guide notes it is kept warm over charcoal for a faint smoky aroma. There are plenty of sides: braised pork belly, house-made chicken rolls, chicken gizzards, chicken intestines, tempura fish cake, green beans, dried tofu and cucumber are frequently recommended. A bowl of congee with two or three sides is a satisfying meal.
Fans say the congee is cheap and delicious, even better with chilli oil and garlic slices, and comforting late at night after work or straight off a flight; the owners are friendly too. Critics find the braised pork dry and some fried sides greasy, and say the house chicken rolls fall short of other well-known shops. Some feel it is worth a stop if you are passing but not a special trip, and the setting is a simple traditional eatery.
Hours are roughly 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., opening at 9 a.m. at weekends; some online information shows Tuesdays closing in the afternoon, so check before you go. Supertaste puts prices at about NT$30 to NT$80, so congee plus sides usually comes to under NT$200 per person; there is a minimum charge. It is close to Xizhi Station, so taking the train and walking is easy, and a scooter is more convenient than a car.
Good for late-night meals, brunch, or anyone wanting to taste old-style Xizhi cooking. First-timers should order a bowl of congee with braised pork and one or two fried items or blanched greens, adding chilli and garlic if you like bold flavours. Groups can order several sides to share.
Why go
- Congee with braised pork is the classic combo
- Add chilli oil and garlic slices for more punch
- Open until 2 a.m., a solid late-night option
- Prices run about NT$30 to NT$80, with a minimum charge
- Walk from Xizhi train station
- Tuesday hours may be shorter, so check first
What people say
Liked
- Cheap, tasty congee with a sweet, clear broth
- Open into the small hours, comforting for a late bite
- Lots of sides and friendly owners
Complaints
- Braised pork can be dry and fried sides greasy
- The chicken rolls trail other famous shops
- Worth a stop if passing, not a special trip
Summarized from the common views of bloggers, media and diners; not direct quotes.
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Location
新北市汐止區大同路二段617號Directions ↗
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