Renwu Roast Duck

Review

Renwu Roast Duck sits on Fengren Road not far from Chengcing Lake, and it is the name Kaohsiung locals mention most when roast duck comes up. Supertaste has listed it among Kaohsiung's must-eats several times, noting that the shop lets its ducks bask in the sun as part of the process and once sold more than a thousand ducks in a single day. Long queues form on weekdays and weekends alike.

The signature is duck served two ways. The roasted bird is carved on the spot, with crisp skin and tender meat to roll in handmade lotus-leaf pancakes with scallion and sweet bean sauce, while the remaining frame is stir-fried, savoury with a hint of sweetness; reporters suggest asking for it spicy. According to Supertaste's 2025 listing, a whole duck with pancakes is NT$670 and a half duck NT$340, while a 2024 article gave NT$650 for a whole duck, so check prices on site. Side dishes include crispy fried duck, roast pork and rice-blood soup.

Fans praise the crackling skin, juicy meat and chewy handmade pancakes, and feel the portions are generous and the prices fair for a family meal. Common complaints are the long wait and busy staff at peak times; some also mention that the dining area has no air conditioning in summer, the floor can be greasy, and the stir-fried frame tastes a bit salty to some.

Reports say it opens around 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from about 10 a.m. on weekends, closed Tuesdays; check before you go. There is a car park behind the shop, and you can phone ahead for takeaway to cut the wait. If you want to eat in, arriving before opening is safest, as ducks can sell out later in the day.

Good for families or friends craving Taiwanese-style roast duck, or as a takeaway stop after visiting Chengcing Lake. Two or three people will be satisfied with a half duck plus the stir-fried frame, while groups of four or more should get a whole duck with soup and blanched greens, at roughly NT$200 to NT$300 per person.