Duck Zhen, Traditional restaurant in Jiaoren Village, Taiwan.
Duck Zhen is a small restaurant in Jiaoren Village, Taiwan, known for its smoked duck served with garlic sauce. The menu also covers duck offal dishes and a hearty duck soup that rounds out the offering.
The restaurant was founded over 60 years ago and has stayed in the same family since then. The core recipe for smoked duck has remained unchanged across generations.
Sharing a table with strangers is a normal part of eating here, as it is in many small Taiwanese restaurants. The smoked duck recipe has been passed down within the family for decades, and regulars come back for that consistency.
The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and does not accept card payments, so bring cash. Arriving early is a good idea, as the space is small and tables fill up quickly at peak hours.
Despite being located in a small village, Duck Zhen appears in the MICHELIN Guide, which is rare for a place of this size and setting. The nearest Kaohsiung Metro station is close enough to make the trip straightforward for visitors coming from the city.
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