He Quan Store

Name: He Quan Store
Address: 金門縣金湖鎮小徑村63號, Kinmen, 金湖鎮 Jinhu Township, TW
Telephone: 082-332908
Price range: NT$70–170

Not enough ratingsNT$70–170 / per personTaiwanese

09:00–17:00Closed WednesdaysKinmen Jinhu Township

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VerdictBattlefield snacks in a general store; the egg dog is a must

An old general store beside the Qiu Liang-gong tomb in Xiaojing Village, selling the snacks that fed generations of soldiers: egg pancakes wrapped around a hot dog or sausage, and stir-fried instant noodles. The scallion pancake with two eggs is half fried, served with a homemade sweet chili sauce, and there is often a queue.

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He Quan Store sounds like a big supermarket, but it is actually a traditional general store in Xiaojing Village, Jinhu Township, right next to the Qiu Liang-gong tomb. Back when Kinmen was full of troops, soldiers on leave often stopped at general stores for something hot, and this shop has kept those camp snacks alive, from egg pancake rolls to stir-fried instant noodles. Travelers now come looking for it on purpose.

The "egg dog" is a scallion pancake wrapped around two eggs and a large hot dog; the "egg sausage" swaps the hot dog for a Kinmen sausage. The pancake is half pan-fried and half deep-fried, so the outside is crisp and the inside is full of egg and meat juices. The sausage carries a light kaoliang liquor aroma that goes well with the crunchy shell. It comes with a sweet chili sauce made by the owner's daughter, which a guide says is made without water, sweet with a kick, and cuts the grease. Stir-fried instant noodles and a fried snack platter are also available.

Diners generally call it an insider's spot: the egg dog is big, balanced and filling, and the nostalgic general store atmosphere and resident cats add charm. The downsides are that the elderly owners cook slowly and there are queues when it is busy, and some visitors have found it unexpectedly closed or shut early. It is fried food, after all, so those who avoid oil may want just a taste.

It opens roughly 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closing on Wednesdays, and may close early when business is good, so call ahead if you are going in the afternoon. Park at the lot in front of the Special Teahouse exhibition hall and walk about three to five minutes. Reference prices are about NT$75 to 80 for the egg dog or egg sausage, NT$90 for stir-fried instant noodles and NT$70 for the mixed fried platter; check the board on site.

It suits anyone interested in Kinmen's military culture and travelers after distinctive snacks. Two people can share one egg dog and one egg sausage to compare, then add stir-fried instant noodles, and be generous with the sauce. It pairs well with a visit to the Special Teahouse exhibition hall.