TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Taiwanese restaurant chain Formosa Chang has raised prices on selected menu items starting Monday, citing higher operating costs.
Known for its braised minced pork rice, or lu rou fan, Formosa Chang said the adjustment affects 48 items. The changes cover about 36% of its menu, with an average price increase of 3.8%, according to UDN and LTN.
Among a la carte rice dishes, the small portion of its signature braised pork rice has risen from NT$66 (US$2.1) to NT$71, an increase of 7.6%. Its nostalgic braised pork rice has increased from NT$122 to NT$127, up 4%.
Four bento meals have also seen price changes. The Tangshan pork chop bento has increased from NT$125 to NT$130.
The crispy chicken leg bento has risen from NT$135 to NT$140. Both the braised pork rice bento and chicken rice bento have increased from NT$85 to NT$89.
The adjustment comes as Taiwan’s food and beverage sector faces sustained cost pressures, with higher minimum wages contributing to price increases across the restaurant industry this year. Following earlier increases by chain coffee brand Louisa Coffee, more traditional dining brands have also begun to follow suit.
Formosa Chang said higher costs for raw materials, labor, and environmental compliance have continued to pressure operations. The company said it revised prices after internal cost-cutting measures were no longer sufficient.
The move reflects a broader trend across Taiwan, where braised pork rice vendors have raised prices. Adjustments average about NT$10 per bowl, according to EBC.
Formosa Chang traces its origins to 1960, when founder Chang Yen-chuan (張炎泉) started with a roadside food stall in Taipei. The business gradually expanded into a restaurant chain, with about 70 locations in Taiwan.
