Jiufen maybe a small town in Taipei, but don’t belittle this place for it houses series of alleyways packed with teahouses, street-food shacks, and souvenir shops! Since it is teeny, food trip is easy!

1. Ah Gan Yi Yu Yuan

 

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Ah Gan Yi Yu Yuan taro balls are made from yam and less flour to enrich the flavor of the balls! Another good thing about this store is its location where you can see almost the whole Jiufen district!

Location: No. 5, Shuqi Road, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224

2. Lai Ah Po Taro Ball

 

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Lai Ah Po Taro Ball is another popular shop in Jiufen. All their taro balls are carefully rolled and made! It comes with yam and green tea flavors!

Location: No. 143, Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224

3. 阿兰菜仔粿(阿兰草仔粿芋粿)

 

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This snack is made with glutinous rice. It has a sticky texture and stuffed with delicious fillings!

Location: No. 90, Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224

4. 鱼丸伯仔

 

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By its name, you’ll surely know what their specialty is! They prepare delicious homemade fishballs cooked with soup and scallions! It has a chewy soft delicious texture perfect go with the soup!

Location: No. 17號, Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224

5. 金枝红糟肉圆

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There are two kinds of meatballs you can try in here that even vegetarians can enjoy!

Location: No. 28之2號, Jishan Street, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224