Tainan’s Silky Curry Secret on Bao’an Road

Forget the fiery spices of South Asia — Taiwanese curry is a different creature entirely. Here, the sauce is golden and silky, clinging luxuriously to each grain of rice. The first spoonful is all about comfort: a gentle pepper warmth, the natural sweetness of slow-cooked onions, and the earthy perfume of potatoes and carrots simmered until they practically melt. The pork comes in generous chunks, tender enough to fall apart with a nudge of your spoon, soaking up the rich, velvety sauce.

You’ll eat under the shade of the sidewalk, with the clatter of metal spoons and the hum of street chatter around you. Regulars swear by this place — some have been coming since their school days, now bringing their own children to sit at the same tables. And because this is a traditional old shop, there’s one more thing to remember: cash only. No cards, no mobile payments — just a few bills in your pocket and an appetite ready for something timeless.

In Tainan, where food is woven into the rhythm of everyday life, A-Juan’s silky, fragrant curry isn’t just a meal. It’s a postcard in edible form — a taste of the city’s warmth, served one golden spoonful at a time.