Lane 10 Curry

Review

Lane 10 Curry is tucked away at No. 25-1, Lane 10, Shuangcheng Street in Zhongshan District, near Qingguang Market and the Shuangcheng Street night market. The shop is small, there is often a line outside, and it is one of the most-reviewed eateries in the area. Supertaste has included it in a list of hidden curry spots in northern Taiwan and in its Shuangcheng Street food roundup; neither media nor bloggers give a founding year, and its reputation rests on portion size and free refills.

The signature karaage chicken curry comes with four big pieces of fried chicken, thin and crisp outside and juicy inside, alongside salad, stewed pumpkin and a freshly fried egg cooked through or runny as you prefer. The pork cutlet curry uses thick slices of pork loin, and there are combo and vegetable curries too. The sauce is rich with noticeable heat, and one outlet says it is less Japanese than it looks. The owner cares about balanced meals, so every plate comes with plenty of vegetables.

Praise centres on the big portions, crisp, non-greasy frying and the excellent value of free rice and curry refills; many say the karaage is among the best they have had, and the chicken skin side is enormous. Complaints include the tiny room of about twelve seats and unpredictable waits; others mention a slippery floor, so-so drinking water, no LINE Pay, and that the curry is a bit too spicy for some.

Map listings and Supertaste give daily hours of 11:30 to 21:30, while a blogger lists 21:00; sources differ, so check before going. Items cost roughly NT$135 to NT$215. One outlet says you order and pay at the counter while some diners mention a ticket machine, so follow what you find on site. For refills, tell the staff at the kitchen in the back. Parking in the lane is difficult, so walk from Zhongshan Elementary School MRT station; delivery apps are also available.

It suits students, office workers and anyone wanting a filling meal while exploring Qingguang Market. First-timers are safest with the karaage curry, and a runny egg mixed into the rice adds richness; choose the pork cutlet if you prefer pork, or the combo if you cannot decide. To avoid queues, skip noon and the time around 6 p.m.; it can be full before six.