這個夜市，我多年前來過一次，是我住南部的朋友，騎著機車載著我來的，夜市位在某個十字路口的街角，需要穿過一個等待很久的紅綠燈，才能到達，說實話，這個夜市不大，但是人潮絡繹不絕的湧入，在每個紅綠燈的綠燈閃起時，進入與離開夜市的人潮，像是一條川流不息的小河，有點壯觀。
這次舊地重遊，一樣的夜市，一樣的人潮，而且在捷運站開通過後，人們到這座夜市已經可以搭捷運了，對外地人而言，特別方便，走進夜市的那一刻，燈火通明、人聲鼎沸，濃厚的台灣庶民文化氣息撲面而來，瑞豐夜市不虧是高雄人日常的娛樂與覓食場所，親切而真實。
攤販排列得井然有序，每條巷道都藏著不同驚喜，逛到人們推薦的天使雞排攤位，有拉起排隊紅繩，看起來，人氣真的很旺， 雞排一片一百元台幣，在南部算是不便宜的，酥炸大魷魚賣比臉還大的魷魚，不想豪邁一口咬的話也可以選擇剪成小塊慢慢品嚐，酥脆外皮將多汁的魷魚緊緊鎖在裡面，鮮嫩又有嚼勁的口感，讓人咬到欲罷不能，吃完之後，再來一杯飲品，消暑解渴，不過，西瓜汁小杯的要三十元台幣，我印象中，上次來時，只要十還是十五元台幣，看來，便宜解渴的西瓜汁，只能留在回憶中了。
逛完瑞豐夜市，手上提著幾袋宵夜，有很想吃，但是吃不的炸物及甜點，肚子飽飽的，心也滿滿的，這裡不只是個吃飯的地方，更是體驗高雄在地生活的好地方，雖然人們只要提到高雄的夜市，首先會想到六合夜市，但是，對在地人而言，瑞豐夜市才是真正過生活的地方。
I visited the Night Market in Kaohsiung again recently. The first time I came here was years ago, when a friend of mine from the south took me on his scooter. The night market is located at the corner of an intersection. People have to cross a long traffic light to get there. Honestly, it’s not a huge night market, but the crowd never seems to stop. Every time the green light flashes, people stream in and out like a flowing river. It’s kind of impressive to watch.
This time, revisiting the same night market, everything felt familiar, such as the same crowds, the same buzzing atmosphere. But now it’s even more accessible since the MRT opened nearby. For people coming from out of town, that’s super convenient. The moment I stepped in, it was all bright lights and loud voices. You can immediately feel the strong local vibe. It’s vibrant, real, and full of life. No wonder Ruifeng Night Market is where Kaohsiung locals go to eat and hang out.
The food stalls are organized neatly, and every little alley has its own surprises. I came across the popular Angel Chicken Steak stand, which had red ropes set up for the line. It was clearly a hotspot. The chicken steak was NT$100 a piece, which isn’t exactly cheap by southern Taiwan standards. I also tried the deep-fried squid, which was even bigger than my face! If you don’t want to bite into it like a beast, you can ask them to cut it into smaller pieces. The crispy coating locks in the juicy squid inside—tender, flavorful, and super satisfying.
After that, I grabbed a drink to cool down. A small watermelon juice cost me NT$30. I remember it used to be only NT$10 or NT$15 the last time I came... I guess those cheap and refreshing juices are just part of the past now.
By the time I finished walking around, my hands were full of snacks I couldn’t finish and my stomach was completely stuffed—but my heart felt full too. Ruifeng Night Market isn’t just a place to eat. It’s a way to experience daily life in Kaohsiung. People usually think of Liuhe Night Market when they hear "Kaohsiung night market", but for the locals, Ruifeng is the real deal.
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