Dongbanxiang Traditional Rice Shop Introduction
"East Rice Cake Aroma" is run by an elderly owner who originally hails from Jhudong, a Hakka area. The owner (Liu Ronghua) recalls that his mother (Luo Lin San Mei) cultivated lemongrass in Baimaoliao, Chishang Township during her youth and often made traditional Hakka snacks, rice dishes, pastries, and meat dumplings to sell on the train. In 1969, the owner moved to Chenggong Township on the east coast for work and noticed there were no vendors selling Hakka snacks in the area. To cater to the local "fishing people" who were accustomed to eating rice dishes, the second generation (Liu Ronghua) began selling Hakka rice dishes based on memories from his hometown. Given the diverse Han and indigenous populations in the Chenggong area, he named the Hakka “shui ban” as “rice cake” in the Han style to make it more relatable. Liu's rice cake operates without a storefront, selling freshly made Hakka delicacies from a small cart next to the local market. It has been a beloved local product for over fifty years. After the third generation, "Liu Junliang," took over the business, he renamed it "East Rice Cake Aroma" to promote Hakka cuisine and to encourage those who have ventured far for work to return home and carry on the family legacy. The three generations of East Rice Cake Aroma continue the excellent craftsmanship of Hakka grandmothers, embodying a spirit of diligence and aiming to delight food enthusiasts with their traditional taste! In the future...
