Liang Chia Pig Knuckle

Review

Liang Chia Pig Knuckle, at No. 229 Yangming Road in Sanmin District, is a pig knuckle rice shop long loved by local food lovers. It first joined the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand list in 2024 and remains on the 2026 list. As for how long it has been open, Mirror Media says nearly thirty years while the Michelin page mentions more than half a century, so sources disagree; check before you go.

For the signature pig knuckle rice, the trotters are braised with peppery Chinese herbs to an amber colour, tender and rich without being greasy. The rice is from Hualien and comes with crunchy braised bamboo shoots, so the whole plate feels fresh. The Michelin inspectors also recommend the fluffy scallion omelette with Thai basil. Diners often mention the minced pork rice, lard rice and handmade fish ball soup too, saying every dish is made with care.

Praise centres on springy, well-seasoned trotters, rich minced pork rice that begs for more rice, and a kind owner who even provides wet wipes; some order extra to take away. Critics note that everything is cooked to order, so peak times require patience, and that the trotters are mostly gelatinous skin with little lean meat, which may disappoint those who prefer leaner cuts.

Michelin and Mirror Media both list hours of 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m., closed Sundays, but the map listing shows Wednesday closures and lunch-only Sundays, so sources disagree; the shop's social media page has the latest. The dining room is air-conditioned and it takes cash only. None of the sources gathered here give clear prices, so read the wall menu before ordering. It is outside the city centre, so driving or riding a scooter is easiest.

It suits fans of Taiwanese braised trotters looking for an affordable Bib Gourmand lunch. Two people can order pig knuckle rice and a bowl of minced pork rice, plus the basil omelette, blanched greens and fish ball soup; to avoid waiting, skip the noon peak.