Wang Ji Fried Pork Intestine (Kezailiao)

Review

Wang Ji Fried Pork Intestine is at Kezailiao fishing harbor in Ziguan, right beside the east entrance of the fish direct-sales center, and media call it the harbor's hidden gem. A report says it began as a restaurant's off-menu dish before becoming a dedicated street stall; the same article gives both twenty and twenty-six years for how long it has run, a sign it is a harbor regular. People who come to Kezailiao for fish and seafood often grab a portion.

The signature fried intestine is pork large intestine stuffed with fresh scallions and then fried, and the key is oil temperature control: the skin turns fragrant and crisp while the scallions inside stay crunchy, giving two textures in one bite. Reviewers praise how cleanly the intestines are prepared and how they are fragrant rather than greasy, and a sprinkle of pepper salt makes them addictive; the owner even shares the brand of the pepper salt. There are also braised intestine ends, so fans of soft textures can order both.

Most reviewers are highly positive, saying the auntie has sold it for years with consistent flavor, that it is best eaten freshly fried, and that the owners are friendly and happily recommend nearby sights. A few find it ordinary or simply are not keen on offal snacks. Overall it stands out among the harbor's snacks.

Hours differ by source: media list weekdays 1 to 8 p.m. and holidays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Mondays and Tuesdays and shutting when sold out, while online listings show Thursday and Friday 1 to 6 p.m., weekends 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Monday to Wednesday off, so check before going. No clear prices were found, so go by the board on site. There is parking around the harbor; weekends get busy, so arrive early.

It suits anyone visiting Kezailiao for seafood and looking for a distinctive snack, as well as intestine lovers. Order a portion of fried intestine to eat hot with pepper salt, plus braised intestine ends to compare textures; then eat by the harbor and browse the fish sales center.