Yung Yen
永筵小館
A home-style restaurant carrying on the legacy of Yun Lai Fang, boasting a Michelin Bib Gourmand and a Young Chef Award, making it one of Kaohsiung's hardest-to-book tables.
Yung Yen was formerly known as Yun Lai Fang. It relocated and rebranded under its current name in 2024, with the son of the founding chef now at the helm. It is selected for the 2026 Michelin Bib Gourmand, and the chef also won the 2025 Michelin Young Chef Award. The signature scrambled eggs with shrimp are presented in a style similar to an omelet roll, and the rock-candy pork trotter melts in your mouth. The two-story space is bright, with wooden furnishings that create a cozy, homey feel. Reservations are online-only and often book out instantly. Dining is limited to 90 minutes, tables are held for only 5 minutes, and no additional orders can be placed after the initial order. Cash only, plus a 10% service charge. The average cost is under NT$1,000 per person. It is about an 11 to 14-minute walk from Cianjin MRT Station.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:30 (Michelin lists seating slots as 11:00–12:30 and 17:00–18:30); closed Sun & Mon
Nearby sights
- Sanfong Central Street
- Love River
- Kaohsiung Museum of History
- Formosa Boulevard Station Dome of Light
- Liuhe Night Market
- Kaohsiung Music Center
- Pier-2 Art Center
- Shinkuchan Shopping District