Nung Wei Hsiao Chu

Review

Nung Wei Hsiao Chu is in Lane 92, Section 3 of Jingguo Road in Hsinchu's Xiangshan District. It is close to the city centre but hidden among residential lanes, so use navigation on your first visit. Supertaste describes it as rooted in traditional Hakka flavours, rich and savoury, and loved by local food lovers; it first entered the MICHELIN Bib Gourmand list in 2025 and stays on in 2026, one of the few Bib Gourmand spots in Xiangshan.

MICHELIN inspectors note the chef has more than forty years of Chinese cooking experience, and the short menu covers Hakka classics. The star is braised pork belly with bamboo shoots: the pork is stir-fried, then slow-braised until tender, with a gentle, not overly salty sauce, and the shredded bamboo soaks up the juices, perfect over rice. Seasoning deliberately uses less oil and salt, making Hakka savouriness lighter and easier to enjoy. Portions can be sized to the number of diners, and diners describe the plating as almost artistic.

Fans praise the authentic Hakka taste and prices that are very fair for the quality, saying a family spread is great value. Criticism centres on the small room and few tables, so walk-ins often miss out, and some still find certain dishes salty, though you can ask for less seasoning. Full menu prices are rarely published online and sources vary, so ask the staff when ordering.

Online listings show service Wednesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 8:30 p.m., closed Mondays and Tuesdays; check before going. MICHELIN notes cash only. The room is air-conditioned, elegant and warm, well suited to family meals. Phoning ahead to reserve is strongly advised, especially for weekend dinners.

Best for families or friends who want a proper Hakka banquet but worry that traditional Hakka food is too oily or salty. Three or four people can build the meal around the braised pork with bamboo shoots, then add Hakka stir-fry, a vegetable and a soup, asking the staff to suggest portions; budget roughly NT$300 to NT$600 per person.