Minzu Night Market

The Minzu Night Market is one of Pingtung’s oldest entertainment districts. According to Pingtung tourism authorities, it dates back to the Japanese colonial era (late Qing/early Meiji period, circa 1800s).^[3] During the Japanese administration, this area had been developed into a leisure market for the local population with regular circus performances, thus it became known as a popular spot for amusement.^[3] Post-World War II, the market continued to grow, eventually evolving into the city's main street food "bazaar".^{[citation needed]}

This night market is known for local staples beyond general Taiwanese dishes. Some of these include:

• 肉圓, 大腸粉腸: Handmade glutinous rice meatballs and stuffed sausages; Meatballs that are steamed then fried, with chewy skin and savory pork filling, served with a custom soy-and-broth sauce
• 香菇肉羹: Mushroom Meat Soup; a thick soup (“geng”) with minced pork and mushroom
• 屏東土魠魚羹: Pingtung Mackerel Soup; fresh local mackerel (tawu) is battered and fried, then stewed in a sweetish Southern-style fish broth with cabbage and bonito flakes.
• 碗粿: Taiwanese bowl rice cake; Glutinous rice, ground pork, shiitake, preserved egg yolk and braised pork cubes are steamed together, creating a savory pudding served with a light sweet soy‑garlic sauce ^[4][5]

• Liouhe Night Market
• Rueifong Night Market
• List of night markets in Taiwan