黑工號嫩仙草 赤崁店

The black sugar jelly originated from the recreational street of National Cheng Kung University.
From the community interactions, it can be observed that their operating style is relatively youthful.
However, the meals are not careless; it’s a good choice for cost performance and deliciousness.

The Chikan branch is located next to the Chikan Tower shopping area in Tainan, with its main clientele being college students and tourists.

About the Environment
The dining area on the first floor has only about 8 seats, and there is a second-floor dining area in the shop.
Unfortunately, it was not open that day, so I couldn’t know the exact number of dining spots available.

The interior decoration is in a simple industrial style, and from the layout, it appears to be a remodeled old house.
The dining area is also clean and tidy, allowing you to see the bustling crowd outside.
It serves as a nice little retreat in the shopping area, especially when paired with dessert.

About the Service
You pick up your order, find a seat, and go to the counter to pay.
The meals are either served to your table when ready or brought directly.
If you need to change an ingredient, you can note it on the menu or tell the server directly.
Overall, there are not many opportunities for interaction with the staff.

About the Food
The grass jelly is standard, but surprisingly, the tapioca pearls and taro balls retain a chewy texture.
Compared to the often mushy textures found elsewhere, this was quite impressive.
There’s a bit of crunchy ice at the bottom, which adds texture and also makes the entire bowl of grass jelly even cooler.

Additionally, the grass jelly can be paired with the usual cream balls or you can upgrade to fresh milk for an extra 5 NTD (dine-in only).

Overall, it's a pleasant place to take a break.
The competitiveness of the meals in Tainan is relatively low,
but considering the location in a shopping area, the cost performance is actually quite high.
The performance of the tapioca pearls and taro balls is excellent!