In Taipei, there are several Changhua meatball restaurants, and the flavor is no less than the original.
I have eaten meatballs from both north and south of Dajiang (Zhuoshui River), and solid pieces of meat are a must-have. The Ah Choi meatballs are topped with pink rice sauce, which is supposed to be a southern flavor, with a sweet taste and a thick texture that can greatly offset the oiliness of the fried meatballs.
After eating, there will still be the oily feeling common to Changhua meatballs, so it is best to finish it as early as possible while it is hot. However, those who like Changhua meatballs must have long been accustomed to it. After all, the oiliness is one of the secrets of deliciousness.
The store only sells meatballs and fish ball soup. Needless to say, this kind of snack bar that only focuses on two or three items is always highly praised by foodies.
What may be difficult to understand is that "Taipei's" Changhua meatball restaurants often have "unusual" business hours. The local meatball shops in Changhua are usually open from morning to night, so you can enjoy them at any time. Ah Cai Meatballs is open from 8:30 in the morning. When the boss is still busy cooking the meatballs, the queue often starts. Just after lunch time, the restaurant closed at 1:30 pm.
Taipei people who want to taste Changhua’s delicacies must plan their own time to go there—these stores are closed on weekdays at night!
Sooner or later I will have another round of Taipei’s Changhua meatballs, welcome to follow me👆🏻