賴阿婆芋圓

Located directly across from the post office in the middle section of Jishan Street Old Street, fresh steamed taro balls are available every day. This is where the origin of Jiufen taro balls lies, currently run by the fourth and fifth generations. It is renowned alongside another famous taro ball shop, both having their own loyal customers and doing very well in business. Personally, I think they are all good, so I just choose casually.

There are various flavors of taro balls, including taro, sweet potato, green tea, sesame, and purple sweet potato. They are chewy and delicious, though I feel the taste difference isn’t too significant, haha. There are also uncooked taro balls available for takeout so you can cook them at home. Once cooked, they are basically served cold or hot, and typically come with red beans, green beans, and five kinds of mixed balls which can be adjusted based on what you want. There are many people, but the serving time is quick. You need to find your own seat; besides the store, there is another seating area a bit further ahead.