Yeh's Herbal Pork Ribs

Review

Yeh's Herbal Pork Ribs sits on Section 2 of Zhongshan Road in Banqiao, a neighbourhood stall that only opens in the late afternoon. When the MICHELIN Guide first covered New Taipei in 2025 it was named a Bib Gourmand, and it remains on the 2026 list, bringing many visitors from outside the area to a stall once sustained by regulars.

The signature is herbal pork ribs. A row of black clay pots simmers the Chinese herbal broth slowly until the ribs are soft and well seasoned; the soup is dark, fragrant and finishes with a slight sweetness. Some diners suggest the spare ribs as easier to eat. The other must-order is braised pork rice, with a sauce balanced between sweet and salty and a good mix of fat and lean that melts in the mouth. Shallot-oil vermicelli is also on the menu to round out a meal.

Praise centres on the rich broth, decent meat portions and excellent pork rice; people also mention the humorous owner and quick turnover, with a weekday evening wait of around ten minutes. Complaints include ribs with little meat, pork rice that is too fatty or short on sauce, and occasional unfriendly service from a staff member.

Hours run roughly from 4:30 pm to 1 am, good for dinner or a late snack. Sources differ on the closing days: some say Sundays, others add Thursdays, so check before going. Item prices were not clearly stated in the reports found; online information places it in the budget range of around NT$100. Takeaway soup comes in plastic bags. Zhongshan Road is a busy artery, so a scooter or bus is the easiest way there.

It suits fans of herbal soups and anyone hunting for an affordable Bib Gourmand late-night meal. First-timers can order a bowl of herbal ribs with braised pork rice and add shallot vermicelli if hungry; if you are unsure about strong herbal flavours, taste the soup first before ordering more. Crowds usually settle a little after 8 pm compared with opening time.