As a local in Kaohsiung or a foodie visiting Kaohsiung, you absolutely cannot miss the liveliest and most fun-to-explore dry goods street — Sanfeng Middle Street! Hidden here are many locals’ favorite shops. Today, Aru is taking everyone to visit this place that combines traditional culture with fresh deliciousness: 【吉慶园】.
Looking from the storefront, the large wooden signboard reads “吉慶园”, paired with the bright yellow vertical sign next to it — hard to miss even if you try.
The sign clearly lists their three main specialties: Agricultural Dry Goods, Fresh Roasted Nuts, Five-Grain Cereals.
Up close, the woven rattan baskets at the entrance are filled with all kinds of fresh beans and dried goods, truly capturing the retro atmosphere of the traditional dry goods street. It’s perfect for friends who love old streets and vintage vibes to stroll around.
Inside the shop, Aru strongly recommends their freshly roasted nuts!
Look at the cashews in this photo — each one has a beautiful light golden color, and they are larger and plumper than ordinary nuts on the market!
The reason 吉慶园 is so well-loved is because their nuts are freshly roasted every day. They have none of that stale oily taste from sitting too long; instead, you get ultimate crispiness and the natural sweetness of the cashews themselves. Low-temperature roasting perfectly locks in the nutrients and aroma. Perfect as a drama-watching snack, office afternoon tea, or a healthy souvenir for elders!
In addition to cashews, the shop also sells various agricultural dry goods and five-grain cereals essential for daily cooking. The selection is very complete — one stop and you’re done restocking.
For those who want to visit in person to smell the aroma and shop, Aru has compiled all the transportation and business details below: