Hidden among the streets and alleys of Yilan City are many classic eateries known only to locals. From the aromatic "Mother's Love Garlic Pork Thick Soup" "A-Mao’s Rice Noodle Soup" and "Jinza Braised Pork Rice" to the quintessential local breakfast spot "Yilan Temple Entrance Red Yeast Squid" and the night owl favorite "Yang-Tao." Additionally, there are refreshing treats like "Shuang-Xi Ice Shop" and "Beimen Mung Bean Milking." Whether it's your first time visiting Yilan or you're a seasoned regular, every bite brings you closer to the authentic flavors of Yilan.

"Mother's Love Garlic Pork Thick Soup" is a well-known local meat soup shop in Yilan, famous for its rich garlic aroma and chewy meat chunks. The broth is savory and delicious, enhanced by a special chili sauce that adds an extra kick. Whether dining in or taking out, it's a popular choice among customers.

 

A-Mao’s Rice Noodle Soup specializes in traditional thick rice noodles that soak up the broth and release a rich aroma. Paired with bamboo shoots, slices of meat, and cilantro, it's a nostalgic favorite that many locals have grown up eating.

 

Jinza Braised Pork Rice is a well-known affordable eatery in Yilan City, celebrated for its high value and generous portions. It specializes in traditional Chinese comfort foods like braised pork rice, braised pork belly rice, and sausage with braised pork rice, along with a wide variety of side dishes.

 

Many food lovers who have tasted Red Yeast Squid at Yilan Temple Entrance praise its unique flavor, making it one of the must-try delicacies when visiting Yilan. It is recommended to pair it with other local snacks such as Chenghuang Temple Entrance Sliced Noodle Soup and A-Niang’s Garlic Pork Thick Soup to fully experience the rich culinary culture of Yilan.

 

Yang Tao is a popular late-night spot in Yilan City, specializing in traditional Chinese dishes such as Chinese herbal lamb soup, spicy stinky tofu, satay lamb fried noodles, and braised pork rice. The herbal lamb soup is made with a blend of Chinese medicinal herbs and lamb bones, resulting in a rich and smooth broth. The lamb slices are tender and free of any gamey taste. The spicy stinky tofu and duck blood are flavorful and well-marinated, while the fried stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, perfectly complemented by Taiwanese-style pickled cabbage.

 

Shuang-Xi Ice Shop is located directly across from Mother's Love  Garlic Pork Thick Soup and is renowned for its handcrafted beverages and traditional icy treats. It's a go-to dessert spot for many locals after a meal. The signature papaya milk is rich and smooth, made with perfectly ripened papaya and fresh milk in just the right ratio—sweet but not overly so.

 

Beimen Mung Bean Milking is a beloved name in Yilan’s beverage scene, with over thirty years of history. It is highly popular among both locals and tourists. Its signature drink, the mung bean smoothie with milk, is made by slow-cooking mung beans into a fine, sandy texture, creating a creamy and smooth mouthfeel. Combined with rich fresh milk, the drink is refreshingly cool and pleasantly sweet, making it a top choice for beating the summer heat.

 

 

The culinary charm of Yilan City—whether it's steaming soups, nostalgic street snacks, or refreshing icy drinks—reflects the locals' dedication to ingredients and flavor. On your next trip, follow this local food map and discover Yilan’s unique tastes step by step.

Q1：宜蘭市有哪些必吃的經典在地老店推薦？
 A1： 宜蘭市擁有多家傳承多年的經典美味，首推以濃郁蒜香聞名的阿娘給的蒜味肉羹、充滿古早味的阿茂米粉羹、以及高 CP 值的金澤魯肉飯。此外，宜蘭廟口紅糟魷魚也是許多旅客指定的必吃名單。

Q2：想在宜蘭市吃宵夜，推薦哪間熱門店家？
A2： 羊陶是宜蘭市極受歡迎的宵夜熱點，營業時間從 16:30 至 23:00（週二公休）。店內主打當歸羊肉片湯、麻辣臭豆腐及沙茶羊肉炒麵，是夜貓族品嚐傳統風味的首選。

Q3：宜蘭知名的「北門綠豆沙牛乳大王」營業時間為何？
A3： 北門綠豆沙牛乳大王擁有超過三十年歷史，其營業時間為 10:00-17:00。需特別注意該店於週五、週一與週二公休，計畫前往的人建議避開公休日以品嚐其綿密滑順的招牌綠豆沙牛奶。

Q4：阿娘給的蒜味肉羹有什麼特色？交通方便嗎？
A4： 阿娘給的蒜味肉羹以Q彈肉羹搭配鮮美且蒜味濃郁的湯頭著稱。店家位於宜蘭市泰山路，距離宜蘭火車站步行約 15 分鐘即可抵達，交通相當便利。

Q5：如果在宜蘭市想喝現打果汁，除了北門還有哪間推薦？
A5： 推薦前往位於阿娘給的蒜味肉羹正對面的双喜冰果室。該店以手工現打飲品聞名，其招牌木瓜牛奶選用熟成木瓜搭配鮮乳，比例恰到好處且甜而不膩，是餐後甜點的最佳選擇。

Q6：宜蘭市哪裡可以吃到份量大且平價的魯肉飯？
 A6： 金澤魯肉飯以大份量與高 CP 值著稱，提供魯肉飯、爌肉飯及多樣化小菜。該店營業時間為 10:00–20:00（週三公休），距離宜蘭車站步行約 15 分鐘，是預算友善的用餐首選。

Q7：阿茂米粉羹與一般的米粉羹有什麼不同？
 A7： 阿茂米粉羹主打古早味粗米粉，這種粗米粉能充分吸附湯汁香氣。湯頭搭配筍絲、肉片與香菜，是宜蘭在地人從小吃到大的懷舊回憶，營業至晚間 21:00（週二公休）。

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