Nanjichang Night Market - Ru Yi Dessert - First Visit: On a hot day, a bowl of refreshing dessert is just what you need! I ordered a cup of lemon Aiyu jelly. As the crushed ice slowly melts, the cool sensation begins at the first bite. The Aiyu jelly has a firm texture, and the lemon flavor is sweet with a hint of tanginess, creating the perfect balance in this bowl of lemon Aiyu jelly. I highly recommend getting a cup when you're here!
Here’s the translation to English:
"This is a shop that I just happened to pass by. The decor is not very eye-catching, very artsy. The layout of the place feels well-planned. The walkways are very spacious, and the dining areas are on both sides. The seating is very comfortable and spacious, suitable for individuals or couples.
On that day, I ordered brown sugar shaved ice. The brown sugar is sweet but not overwhelming. The taro balls have a great texture. The glutinous rice balls are chewy and delicious. The syrup is fragrant and has a nostalgic taste.
Overall, I highly recommend the experience. The owner has managed the environment well.
Next time I visit, I want to try the soybean pudding. It seems their handmade soybean pudding is amazing."
Located inside the Longshan Market at Exit 2 of Longshan Temple MRT Station,
it features the rare and special flat taro balls, with the option of hot soup or ice!
On a hot day, I ordered the icy version. The shaved ice itself is very fine and smooth, and when drizzled with brown sugar syrup, it's fragrant with just the right amount of sweetness.
You can choose from the toppings available on the store's menu or opt for a mixed selection. The toppings aren't overly sweet, and the flat taro balls have a subtle taro flavor with a delightful chewiness, and the small glutinous rice balls are also delicious!
The other toppings include taro, mung bean, and both small and large red beans. Except for the taro this time being a bit firm, all the toppings are creamy, and the portion is just right for one person! It’s refreshing and perfect for cooling off. :)
❤️ This is one of the few beverage shops in Linkou that operates until midnight. I remember the tea prices were higher during the late hours before, but it seems they have recently lowered them back to the regular prices. Each post includes actual dining photos, even if it’s just a picture of a drink, to avoid users pretending to have dined without food pictures. Overall rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
📍 This place is located on Zhongyuan Street at the fork of the old street in Linkou, and parking is somewhat inconvenient. The shop does not provide any seating inside, nor is there a restroom available.
🚗 If driving, it’s advisable to park at the outdoor parking lot on Zhongshan Road (20 TWD/hour), where the first thirty minutes are free.
🏍️ Most motorcycles are parked outside for quick purchases.
💬 Originally, I was buying fried chicken next door, and I found it amusing to see that the drink shop's sign was still lit up. However, it was hard to tell if they were actually open, and I only found out they were open after asking the staff. Surprisingly, they even have a late-night menu (which has much fewer options than the regular menu), but I noticed that the tea prices had increased on the previous late-night menu.
(Thankfully, there are a few options on the late-night menu; otherwise, looking at their full menu on the glass, I think I might need five to ten minutes to decide what to drink...)
I also noticed there was a spot for a shop cat, but I probably arrived too late to see it. You can also spend 10 TWD to buy meat paste to feed the cat. 🐱
Food quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Service quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Restaurant atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price-to-value ratio: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
For detailed meal ratings, please continue reading below. ❤️
❤️ These two soy milk and red tea shops are very famous, although I always choose the one on the left, Ru Yi... Today I'll give Wei Jia a chance~
Each article will include actual dining photos, even if it's just a drink photo, to avoid some users who don't attach food photos trying to impersonate actual dining.
Overall combined rating: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
📍 This place is in the center of the South Airport Night Market. There are some seats inside the shop, but no restroom is provided. You can use the restrooms at the nearby Love Heart shops in the night market for free.
🚗 If driving, it's recommended to park at the new He Tingyuan station next door (40 TWD/hour), or at the slightly farther Ju Guang multi-story parking lot (20 TWD/hour) and the Xin He Elementary School underground parking lot (30 TWD/hour).
🏍️ For scooters, it's recommended to park in the designated scooter parking spaces in front of the elementary school.
💬 For Fooday, I give Wei Jia Douhua a second chance. I used to only choose Wei Jia when Ru Yi was closed, but I really can't tell which opened first. However, based on Google reviews and my own experience, I really feel that Ru Yi is a bit better :D
The boss at Wei Jia seems very busy, but still politely attends to each customer despite being busy.
For detailed meal ratings, please continue reading ❤️
Meal quality: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
Service quality: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Restaurant atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌑🌑
Price-value ratio: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
📍 Taipei Longshan Temple Station / Huaxi Street Night Market
You can easily spot the transparent freezer outside, where the neatly arranged fruits are very recognizable. Inside the store, they sell fruit plates, various ice treats, and freshly squeezed juices, making it a well-known old shop on Huaxi Street.
There are also some less common items, such as ginger juice tomato plates, which you might want to try.
Dish 🥘
Near the Ouhashi Head MRT Station, close to the Yan-san Night Market, there's a small shop at the corner with few seats inside, but it's clean and bright. From the shop's name, one might think it only sells desserts, but it turns out they also offer curry rice.
Regarding the dishes:
The Spicy Beef Aged Curry Rice is priced at NT$140. The beef is quite delicious, although the curry could use a bit more flavor. Personally, I prefer to have more curry to go with the rice. It comes with a piece of tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) and a small amount of beans along with a single corn shoot. I initially thought it might not be enough to fill me up, but after walking around for a bit, I felt satisfied.
The Grilled Aged Pork Curry Rice costs NT$100, and the only difference from the beef version is the type of meat; everything else is the same. The pork slices are a bit thinner than the beef, which has a bit more thickness.
Taipei Yongchun MRT Station - Highly rated locally, the charcoal-flavored tofu pudding is exactly as the store name suggests. On Uber Eats, it's called "Old Style Charcoal Tofu Pudding," made with genuine ingredients that are super refreshing to eat in the summer!
📍 Mixed Tofu Pudding (Mung Bean, Barley, Red Bean) NT$60
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A very large bowl, the tofu pudding has a rich and dense charcoal flavor, and the syrup is not too sweet. The barley is slightly sweet, very fragrant, and has a nice texture. In the red bean toppings, there are also large red beans apart from the regular ones. The mung beans are a bit softer, making them less prominent.
Overall, the syrup is quite ample, very cold, and you'll feel extremely full and bloated after finishing a whole bowl.
I heard some customers ask for no syrup, and you can customize with the owner to have just plain tofu pudding with toppings.
▶️ Environment
🔹 The indoor space is not large, with a total of 4-5 tables for four people.
🔹 The decor style is very Taiwanese.
🔹 Self-serve drinking water is available.
🔹 Cutlery is self-service.
▶️ Friendly Reminders
🔹 For dining in, you can order directly and find a seat.
🔹 For takeout, just line up outside to place your order; they will ask if you want the tofu pudding in a bowl or bag.
🔹 After your meal, you can pay using LINE Pay.
▶️ Overall Evaluation
🔹 I really like this tofu pudding; the subtle charcoal aroma is very traditional, and it has a creamy, soft texture, though the bean flavor is less pronounced.
🔹 The syrup is not too sweet, but unfortunately, its ratio is too high, making the whole bowl watery. The price is reasonable, and the portion of the mixed tofu pudding is generous.
🔹 In the summer evenings, this place is constantly crowded, mainly with locals. If you happen to be nearby, it's definitely worth coming to enjoy a bowl of tofu pudding!
An organic black fungus shop near Jian Train Station. You can taste it on-site, and the staff provides detailed explanations, allowing you to choose your preferred flavors. The staff are really nice.
I tasted the black sesame black fungus drink, and besides the sesame aroma, there was also a fragrance of purple rice. It turns out this version includes nutritious purple rice, which is why it's thicker than the others.
I went to the train station today for some business, and the staff put the black fungus drink in their fridge and even took it out for me when I was ready to head back.
This black fungus jelly is very delicious, and both my family and I really like it. The service attitude is great as well, so I highly recommend it!
This shop was unexpectedly found on a day when I didn't know what to eat and my appetite wasn't very good 😂 (I have since returned many times). Although this shop is at the corner and it's very difficult to find parking (for scooters too), I still want to come and eat—what kind of magic does it have? Let me share with you all~
Their tofu pudding has a strong bean flavor, not like the sugary water taste that is commonly sold in night markets, which is quite unhealthy~ (Maybe there are tasty options at night markets, but the ones I've tried so far haven't been good 😭). On hot summer days, when your appetite isn't great, it's perfect to have a bowl of tofu pudding; it replenishes protein and satisfies hunger~
I think their black tea is really amazing. When I used to work at a beverage shop, I loved the taste of Yan Mountain black tea, and I finally found a similar flavor here. Plus, the lightly sweetened version gives the tea some soul; it has no bitterness and just a hint of sweetness, making it a refreshing drink without the guilt—truly wonderful!
(Their milk tea is also quite good, but relatively speaking, it's a bit pricey.) Overall, it's a pretty nice dessert and beverage shop~
The staff's service attitude is also quite good! Highly recommended!