Dong Ban Xiang Traditional Rice Food House Introduction
"Dong Ban Xiang Traditional Rice Food House" was founded by an elderly gentleman originally from Zhu Dong, a Hakka community. The elderly owner's mother, Luo Lin San Mei, planted lemongrass in Chih Shang Township, and made Hakka snacks, rice dishes, pastries, and meat dumplings to sell on the train. In the 58th year of the Republic of China, the elderly gentleman moved to Cheng Gong on the east coast for a living and discovered that there were no Hakka snacks being sold in the area. To cater to the local "fishermen's" habit of eating rice dishes, the second generation (Liu Rong Hua) began selling Hakka rice foods based on childhood memories. In a region mostly inhabited by Han Chinese and indigenous people, to bridge the gap, they referred to Hakka "Shui Ban" as "Wan Guo" (rice pudding) to attract attention. Liu's Wan Guo does not have a storefront; they push a small cart to sell fresh Hakka delicacies beside the market, and it has become a local favorite for over fifty years in Cheng Gong. After the third generation, Liu Jun Liang took over the business. To promote Hakka cuisine further, he renamed the shop "Dong Ban Xiang," hoping to keep the family name fragrant and encourage young members working elsewhere to return home. The three generations of Dong Ban Xiang continue the fine craftsmanship of Hakka grandmothers, upholding a spirit of hard work to delight food enthusiasts who love traditional flavors! In the future...
