Fenqihu Hotel Introduction
Since 7-11 collaborated with Lin Jinkun, the owner of Fenqihu Hotel, to launch the nationally famous Alishan Railway bento, this mountain town of Fenqihu not only offers stunning scenery but also an unforgettable railway bento experience. During weekends, the old street is filled with crowds, with people sitting inside the shop and standing outside, all eager to taste that fragrant railway bento, making one marvel at its allure. The railway bento provided by Fenqihu Hotel features a traditional flavor that is most favored by consumers, priced at 100 NTD each. It includes generous and substantial ingredients, with fragrant rice topped with ribs made from black pork, braised chicken leg, fried tofu, dragon whisker vegetables, bamboo shoots, red bean stalks, and more, creating a fresh and delicious meal. The chicken leg and ribs emphasize CAS certification, ensuring high quality despite the higher cost, but the owner believes it is worth it for the tourists. The traditional railway bento is inspired by Lin Jinkun’s mother’s culinary skills; originally, railway bentos were provided for passengers traveling on the Alishan Railway to have lunch midway from Chiayi to Alishan. Now, it has become a well-known delicacy across the country, and it’s nearly impossible for visitors to Fenqihu to resist trying a bento. Among the railway bentos from Fenqihu Hotel, the chicken leg is a favorite among gourmets. This tender chicken leg, known as tea-flavored butterfly leg, ...
