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Located on Yi’an Road in Zhonghe, Ho Ji Eatery is a textbook example of a roadside stall that successfully evolved into a full-fledged shop. Originally built its name on tempura, Ho Ji started as a humble street stand with daily earnings of only NT$2,500–3,000—tough going. Yet, thanks to the owner’s dedication, within just two years the stand had earned both market share and a sterling reputation. The launch of a second signature dish—spicy wontons in chili oil—sent sales soaring. Once business stabilized, the owner christened the brick-and-mortar location “Ho Ji Eatery” after himself, finally realizing his dream of owning a shop. Even now, he insists on preparing the filling fresh every morning, ensuring guests taste hand-pinched wontons made that very day—an uncompromising touch that keeps the rave reviews coming. Recommended dishes: spicy wontons in chili oil, tempura.