Dong Ban Xiang Traditional Rice Dish House Introduction
"Dong Ban Xiang Traditional Rice Food House" was founded by the old master, a Hakka descendant from Zhudong. The proprietor (Liu Ronghua) recalls that his mother (Luo Lin San Mei) used to grow lemongrass in Chishang Township and made traditional Hakka snacks, rice dishes, pastries, and meat dumplings to sell on trains. In 1969, the old master moved to the coastal town of Chenggong to make a living and noticed that there were no Hakka snacks available locally. To cater to the locals' habit of eating rice dishes, the second generation (Liu Ronghua) began selling Hakka rice foods based on memories from his hometown. The area is home to many Han Chinese and indigenous people, and to bridge the gap, he named the Hakka "Shui Ban" as "Wan Gui," the Han version of a rice cake, making it the primary product. Liu's Wan Gui has no storefront; instead, they sell freshly made Hakka delicacies from a small cart next to the market. For over fifty years, they have become a highly popular product in Chenggong. The third generation, Liu Junliang, has taken over the operation and renamed the shop "Dong Ban Xiang" to help more people recognize Hakka cuisine. They hope to keep their family's legacy alive while encouraging their children to return home and carry on the family business. The three generations of Dong Ban Xiang continue the excellent skills of Hakka grandmothers, upholding a spirit of hard work and using rice cakes to delight fans of traditional flavors! In the future...
