Fu Ji Smoked Goose

Review

Fu Ji Smoked Goose is on Jianxing Road in Xiluo, not far from Yanping Old Street, and is a goose shop that several Xiluo food guides name. A blogger puts it on the same walking route as Wuan Chuang Soy Sauce and the mochi shop, and a travel site's Yunlin snack roundup includes it. Its name appears online as either charcoal-grilled goose or smoked goose.

The signature is charcoal-grilled, smoked goose and goose rice. The meat carries a clear smoky aroma, and the blogger recommends a side of braised makino bamboo shoots, savoury with a tangy crunch that cuts the richness. The menu also has smoked goose wings, duck gizzards and other small plates, plus goose noodle soup, goose soup and stir-fried greens, so it works for solo diners or groups sharing platters.

Diners praise the fragrant goose, the rich broth, the fresh vegetables and well-made stir-fries, and many recommend the goose noodle soup. On the downside, some find the noodle soup a little salty and certain cuts bony, and others feel the dining room could be improved, as it resembles a traditional snack shop.

Map listings show roughly 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., while a blogger lists noon to 8 p.m.; it closes on Wednesdays. Times differ between sources, so check before going. The shop is on the main Jianxing Road, with street parking nearby, and weekend mealtimes can mean a short wait.

It suits travellers who have finished the old street and want a proper meal, and fans of goose and smoked flavours. Order goose rice or goose noodle soup each with a plate of braised bamboo shoots; groups of two or more can share a goose platter and smoked wings, with blanched greens to balance the richness.