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清粥小菜Taiwanese Congee
Say it qīng zhōu xiǎo cài
Also called congee with side dishes · rice porridge · 地瓜粥
Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “清粥小菜”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses
What is Taiwanese Congee?
Plain rice porridge — often cooked with sweet potato (地瓜粥) — eaten with small side dishes you pick from a counter: braised vegetables, pickles, omelette, fish, tofu and meat. A light, homely meal for breakfast, lunch or late at night.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$30–60 for the congee; side dishes NT$30–100 each
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Congee-and-sides restaurants (清粥小菜), some open late into the night, especially in Taipei. Point at the dishes you want at the counter; 菜脯蛋 and 豆干 are typical picks.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Taiwanese Congee near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “清粥小菜”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “qīng zhōu xiǎo cài”.
