All reviews of category "Street Vendor"

【Foodholic Niko @ Lanyu】

"The Dongqing Sweet Potato Cake / Millet Doughnut" is located in the Dongqing Night Market, and the place with the longest queue is definitely this one!

Perhaps because several YouTubers have introduced this shop, its popularity is truly high. We came to queue around 7 PM after dinner and ended up waiting for about 15 minutes...

Originally, we wanted to buy both the doughnut and the sweet potato cake, but since we were too full from dinner, we only ordered the doughnut in the end.

Millet Doughnut $45
To be honest, the price of this doughnut is really high! It’s quite small~ But it's okay, bringing ingredients to Lanyu is not easy at all!
The doughnut is best enjoyed fresh out of the fryer; it’s really very chewy and soft! I love the texture when you bite into it!
I personally suggest that if you visit the Dongqing Night Market, you should definitely buy one to try!

"I haven't visited the Qinggou Night Market in a long time. It's rare to have some time outside, so let's take a walk and see what's around!" by me, who ended up foraging after going out to exercise with my mom.

<About the meals 🥣>

Detailed descriptions are in the pictures, feel free to scroll down!

<About the staff 👨‍🍳>

The staff moves quickly. Although there is a long line, the actual waiting time is not too long. I personally recommend coming here to check it out!

<About the environment 🐾>

Located inside the Qinggou Night Market, you might need to walk a bit, and it's not recommended to drive in; it's too cramped! 😂

In the coffee cart at the snow park, the appearance is very cute. Although it is small, it has everything you need. Inside this little cart, there are three staff members, showcasing a Japanese style that maximizes the use of space, which is quite interesting.

There are also some small snacks and alcoholic beverages available. The latte I ordered was pretty average and nothing special, but drinking it in the snow park feels different. My friend thought their honey lemon coffee was really delicious.

"Oh dear, I've been waiting for you for so long just to hear one sentence, why the hesitation?" by the interesting boss

(Because I stood in front of their stall hesitating for about 5 seconds before finally deciding to buy 🤣)

<About the meal 🥣>

A detailed introduction is in the picture, feel free to scroll down~

<About the staff 👨‍🍳>

The boss is quite interesting, but I happened to be a bit tired that day, so I accidentally left them hanging several times (I'm really sorry 😅)

The boss is very quick in action and has a lot of confidence in their products 🤣

<About the environment 🐾>

Located inside the Qinggou Night Market, roughly in the middle section, the countertop is kept very clean, which makes people feel at ease.

"Actually, I thought the small portion would be super small."

<About the meal🥣>

I ordered the pepper salt, but the distribution of the pepper salt wasn't even; some pieces had seasoning while others didn't. You might need to sprinkle some on yourself to even it out before eating.

The meat was very fresh and sweet, and I'm not the only one who feels this way, so it's definitely not an illusion!

The small portion is a bit more than I imagined. For those with a smaller appetite or who just want to try something, I think ordering just the small portion is sufficient (〃'▽'〃).

<About the staff👨‍🍳>

The staff were very quick, and the meal was served in less than 3 minutes.

<About the environment🐾>

Located in the middle section of the Qing Gou Night Market, I recommend walking in because it's super crowded, and it's difficult for cars and motorcycles to get through.

"Since my family wanted to eat takoyaki, I brought a box home from the night market." by "It was rare for me to go out to the night market with friends."

<About the meal 🥣>

Detailed description of the meal is in the picture, feel free to scroll down.

<About the staff 👨‍🍳>

It is run by a couple. The wife is responsible for making the food, while the husband handles serving and collecting payment. There wasn't much conversation between them, and during the whole ordering process, the husband didn't say a single word to me. They are a very taciturn couple.

<About the environment 🐾>

Located not far from the entrance of Qinggou Night Market, there is parking nearby. Due to the crowd, it is recommended to park nearby and walk in.

"We each get half! Even though we're really full, we still want to eat!" by me, who is wandering around Qinggou Night Market with friends.

<About the food🥣>

The price is 50 yuan for 5 pieces, which I think is a little pricey.
For more details, check out the pictures! Feel free to scroll down (๑•̀ᄇ•́)و ✧

<About the staff👨‍🍳>

The owner is seriously making egg cakes, but it seems she isn't quite skilled yet, as she keeps checking if the egg cakes are done😂 However, she's really nice and even asks if we want to mix and match (their egg cakes come in different shapes, there are three kinds).

<About the environment🐾>

Located inside Qinggou Night Market, the stall is quite obvious and can be recognized at a glance.

Translated text to English:

"By younger brother/older sister

<About the meal 🥣>

Detailed thoughts and descriptions are in the pictures, feel free to scroll down! (๑•̀ᄇ•́)و ✧

<About the staff 👨‍🍳>

The owner is an older gentleman, but he is very nice, humorous, and interacts with customers well. He has a good sense of distance, making sure that it doesn't feel awkward or uncomfortable at all. He gives off a very relaxed vibe.

<About the environment 🐾>

Located within the Qinggou Night Market, there are trash cans just a few steps away in the night market, so there's no worry about where to throw your trash. However, due to the large crowds, it’s not recommended to bring cars or motorcycles inside!"

It used to be called "Big Fat Dumb QQ Egg," but now it's called "Big Stingy Dumb Sweet Potato Ball."
On the day I went, I didn't see any of the Big Stingy Dumbs 🤣 the owner was super skinny.
The location is great, it's the first stall in the fourth row of the Ruifeng Night Market, and the business is good, so you have to wait in line for freshly fried ones.
It's really hard not to stand in line when you see the purple and yellow soothing QQ balls in the display window.
I particularly observed that the frying oil at the shop is quite new.
I'm curious about what everyone must buy when they go to the night market 🧐 For me, the QQ balls are a must-eat!!!

In the picture, this portion has 10 pieces for $40.
Additionally, 18 pieces for $60.
(I just realized from the photo that the owner gave me an extra one ʚ̴̶̷̆ ̫ ʚ̴̶̷̆. Next time I come, I also want to order 18 pieces; they get finished quickly, one after another.)
Flavors: Original | Pepper Salt | Sweet Potato Powder | Chocolate Sauce | Condensed Milk | Caramel Sauce
A total of six flavors for you to choose from (is it really true that someone eats sweet potato balls with pepper salt? 🙀)
I chose the condensed milk, a simple but satisfying flavor.
I really like the texture of the sweet potato balls right after they are fried — crispy on the outside, hollow inside, but with a bit of chewiness, like in the second photo, with a layer that feels similar to mochi. In my opinion, these are above average sweet potato balls!

Reason for giving five stars: If this were a blind taste test, I would have guessed around 25 or 30, but the actual score is only 15... is that too exaggerated? (It surprisingly has a lot of quality and isn’t just casually made. This kind of relaxed place is definitely worth supporting when passing by.)

Here’s my ranking from this time. I greedily bought a bunch and ate them over several rounds (yes, I spent all day eating red bean cakes 🙂‍↕️). I originally thought that at such a low price, it would just be the common type found outside, where the filling is just squeezed in. But I was super surprised when I tried them! You can really taste the quality in several varieties, all with a pleasant texture that makes the flavors not monotonous.

1. Red Bean 🫘

   • You can tell how real this red bean filling is just by looking at the picture! There are so many red beans that I almost get a mild case of trypophobia. I love red beans that have a bit of granularity but aren’t too hard, sweet but not overly so, and importantly, without that annoying grainy feeling. In short, this flavor is a must-try.

2. Meat Floss Salad

   • Actually, I was worried the salad dressing might be too heavy, but it turns out the dressing in this wheel cake plays a very minor role and doesn’t overshadow the meat floss at all 😇. It has a lovely aroma but isn’t greasy. The meat floss is generous, and if you like savory flavors, you should definitely try this one.

3. Taro

   • This has big chunks of taro texture in the taro paste. The owner is really selling this too cheaply 🥹. Such a filling would easily sell for 40 elsewhere.

4. Peanut

5. Sesame

   • The peanut and sesame options are on the sweeter side, but the aroma is very rich. Just looking at the pictures, you can guess how delicious they are 🥳.

(The top five are items I will definitely repurchase, while the following depend on my mood.)

6. Chocolate

7. Matcha

   • Although matcha and chocolate don’t have a granulated texture, their flavors are complex. You can clearly sense the bittersweetness of the chocolate and the sweetness of the matcha; there’s no chemical or artificial taste – perfect for an afternoon snack.

8. Brown Sugar Mochi

9. Cream

   • Normally, I love custard, but surprisingly, I put the cream series at the end. Brown sugar mochi is also a combination of cream and mochi. This one is very similar to what you find outside, with a sticky custard filling, but the flavor isn’t to my taste.