A popular century-old traditional shop called “Weng Kee Braised Pork Rice” near the Hsinchu City God Temple in Taiwan has been reported to be permanently closed, with all the equipment in the store already emptied. The shop opens for only 3.5 hours a day, from 4:00 am to 7:30 am, and is known for its flavorful stewed pork rice with chicken soup. Many tourists come to Hsinchu just to try this dish, and news of the restaurant’s closure has caused netizens to mourn. However, others have reported that the Weng Kee braised pork rice in the Chenghuang Temple is run by the younger brother, and the older brother has opened another branch in Xiangshan District, so fans of the dish can still try it out. An insider reported that the store decided to temporarily suspend business because senior employees left and they mightn’t find suitable talent. During the manpower shortage, the booth will be rented out, which is why the equipment was emptied, but the store is not permanently closing down.
[周刊王CTWANT] There are many special snacks sold around Hsinchu City God Temple. One of the century-old traditional shops, “Weng Kee Braised Pork Rice”, is very popular among the public. It only opens 3.5 hours a day, and the time is still selected from 4:00 am to 7:30 am. Many tourists will stay in Hsinchu for a night in order to have a bowl of stewed pork rice with chicken soup. Unexpectedly, news of “permanent closure” came out recently, causing netizens to mourn.
On the 13th, a netizen posted a photo of the “Weng Kee Braised Pork Rice” in the Chenghuang Temple on the Facebook group “Hsinchu Breaking News Commune”, saying that the equipment in the store has been emptied. .
As soon as the post came out, netizens commented, “What you eat is not food, but memories”, “Why? Isn’t the business very good”, “Another tear from an era”, “This store is a memory of many people Ah”, “The legend of Braised Pork Rice in Hsinchu City God’s Temple has been lost.”
However, some netizens also said at the bottom of the post that the Weng Kee braised pork rice in the Chenghuang Temple is run by the younger brother, and the older brother also opened another branch in Xiangshan District. People who want to eat can still go to the brother’s store to eat.
According to “China Times News Network”, an insider who is familiar with the store revealed that Weng Kee decided to “temporarily suspend business” because senior employees left and might not find talent. During the period of manpower shortage, the booth will be rented first. To others, that’s why the booth equipment has to be emptied, not permanently closing down.
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In conclusion, the news of “Weng Kee Braised Pork Rice” permanently closing down in Hsinchu City God Temple has shocked many netizens who have enjoyed this century-old traditional snack. While some mourn the loss of a significant part of their memories, others have pointed out that the older brother of the shop’s owner has opened another branch in Xiangshan District. According to insider sources, the closure is not permanent but a result of a temporary shortage of skilled workers. As the shop’s fate remains uncertain, let us hope that it will reopen soon and continue to delight foodies with its delicious braised pork rice.
