Hamasen Light Rail Food Walk: 19 Must-Try Eats at Kaohsiung's Sizihwan Ferry Pier

The name 'Hamasen' sounds stylish and modern, but it is actually the earliest developed area of Kaohsiung. In 1908 the Japanese carried out the Takao harbor construction project, reclaiming land to build Taiwan's first planned street district. The coastal railway linking the commercial and fishing harbors was nicknamed the 'Hamasen line' — and locals transliterated it to 'Hamasen,' the political, economic, cultural, and educational center of early Japanese-era Kaohsiung.

Thanks to this history, Hamasen (Sizihwan / Ferry Pier) is packed with sightseeing and food spots — the Cijin ferry pier, Fisherman's Wharf, Banana Pier, Pier-2 Pong Lai Warehouse, Kaohsiung Harbor Museum, and the Takao Railway Museum. The Daitian Temple near Sizihwan ferry pier is the heart of local life, with street-food stalls that include many 50–60-year-old vendors. With the Orange MRT line, Light Rail C14, and C-Bike, you can easily connect all the sights for a full-day Hamasen food walk.

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Hifumi-tei (一二三亭)

A 3-minute walk from Sizihwan Station Exit 2, Hifumi-tei dates back to a 1920 Japanese ryotei and is a preserved Japanese-style building. Its second floor now houses a philosophy tearoom and bookstore — a perfect spot to sip tea, read, and unwind while exploring Hamasen.

Shunhe Pork Chop King (順和排骨大王)

A 30-year-old institution near Daitian Temple. The pork chop is coated, deep-fried to a crisp, non-greasy texture with a nostalgic, simple flavor — generous portions at a fair price, loved by locals and students.

Ice House Secret Spot – Sizihwan (冰屋秘境)

A Japanese-style ice shop whose star item is the Mount Fuji shaved-ice series made with Kyoto Marukyu Koyamaen matcha, shaved snowflake-fluffy. Its ferry-pier location offers a great view of boats drifting by.

Fruit Juice Lady (果汁嫂)

A nostalgic mixed-fruit juice stall with fresh ingredients and thin margins. The mixed juice is made in large batches and served on ice, unsweetened — sweetness is adjusted with homemade brown-sugar syrup; other juices are freshly blended to order.

Fuquan Pudding Douhua (福泉)

The silky four-color pudding douhua is a student favorite, and the snowflake ice is fine-textured with a rich milk flavor. Toppings and condensed milk come in double layers, slow-simmered to soft sweetness.

 Giant Bowl (大碗公)

Famous for its extra-large bowl of shaved ice, standing strong in Kaohsiung for over 20 years — a must at the ferry pier. The giant bowl is made for sharing and has expanded to Malaysia and mainland China.

Hamasen Shantou Noodles (哈瑪星汕頭麵)

Roughly 60 years of history. A nostalgic lard-and-fried-shallot dry noodle topped simply with pork slices, bean sprouts, and chives — a simple seasoning that is deeply comforting.

Wanquan Rice Cake & Meatball (萬全肉圓米糕)

Over 60 years old, opening at 6:30 AM. Besides rice cake and meatballs, it serves four-herb soup, fish-ball soup, and noodle soup. The signature steamed meatball is handmade fresh every day.

Daitian Temple Vermicelli & Grilled Oden (代天宮麵線焿烤黑輪)

Over 60 years of tradition. Handmade vermicelli is thin and springy with a southern-style sweetness; the grilled oden is hand-made fish paste, thinly sliced, brushed with a special sauce and dusted with peanut powder.

Stinky Tofu (人間珍品臭豆腐)

A Sizihwan queue-famous stall operating 20–30 years. The stinky tofu is crispy outside, soft inside.

Daitian Temple Old-Style Ice Stall (代天宮古早味冰店)

A nameless stall in front of Daitian Temple, a bowl costs only about NT$35 — the fen jiao (tapioca) is especially tasty.

Grandma Su's Egg Cake (蘇阿嬤雞蛋酥)

Founded by Grandma Su in 1965, this unique egg cake must be eaten hot and fresh — a treat you can only get in Kaohsiung. Three flavors: original, red bean, and salty curry.

Chef Wu's Braised Snacks (吳師傅滷味)

A varied, reasonably priced stall popular with locals and students. The signature spicy sauce is hot without being salty — start mild!

Black Dog Canteen (黑狗食堂)

On Binhai 1st Road, originally an orange food truck. The owner brought Singaporean and Nanyang cuisine back to Taiwan — diverse menu at fair prices, served in a retro-industrial Taiwanese setting with marine touches.

Little Fatty Salty-Crisp Soy-Milk Chicken (小胖鹹酥豆乳雞)

Fresh, affordable, clearly priced, with a wide selection and generous portions. The soy-milk fried chicken is the most-recommended item.

Pier Auntie Egg Crepe (碼頭阿姨蛋餅)

Famous for cheap, huge portions — batter and egg are poured onto the griddle like a big communal dish, cooking dozens of servings at once. Simple ingredients and a fair price are the draw.

Mama Lin's Chicken Cutlet (林媽媽香雞排)

In the alley beside Daitian Temple, always with a queue. Cutlets are battered and fried to order with a nostalgic sweet-potato-flour coating — crispy outside, never dry inside.

Taixing Taro Ice City (台興芋冰城)

Near the ferry station, serving traditional handmade ice cream, popsicles, and desserts — NT$40 for any three scoops, handmade and great value.

Moon-Viewing Candy (月見糖)

A traditional sweet-potato candy — red-heart sweet potato cubed and simmered daily with malt sugar. Warm it is dense; chilled it turns chewy. Best enjoyed with a cup of unsweetened tea.