橋頭臭豆腐

This trip to Hualien and Taitung was for the All the Way East concert and the Taitung Slow Food Festival, but everything was ruined by the typhoon. We had already booked the accommodation and rented a car, so we decided to go on the trip anyway.

Each time we passed by Yuli, my travel companions only knew about Yuli noodles, but I wasn't really attracted to noodles. This time, I finally found the Yuli Bridge’s stinky tofu!

Upon entering, you first take a number, then when your number is called, you go to the counter to order and pay. Usually, your order is ready by the time your number is called, so once you order, you take your stinky tofu and find a seat yourself.

The most special thing about Yuli Bridge’s stinky tofu is that they use three different temperature oil pots. Each pot fries the tofu in sequence, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender interior.

Of course, the stinky tofu at the bridge is not only well-fried; many stinky tofus are fried quite nicely 👍, but they also have the essential side: pickles.

In addition to the common Taiwanese pickles, Yuli Bridge’s pickles include sour shredded radish and the highlight ingredient, Thai basil! Taking a bite gives a blend of various aromas and textures, and I fell in love with it at first taste! 😍

Besides the regular fried stinky tofu, I also ordered a cold stinky tofu that I hadn’t tried before. There are classic original flavor, mouthwatering garlic, and zesty sour and spicy options. Of course, I chose the limited mouthwatering garlic, and it tasted completely different and is perfect for slightly warm weather; it's very refreshing!

The cold stinky tofu uses steamed stinky tofu that is vacuum-sealed in pickles, and when you want to eat it, you add a little package of sauce (I forgot if it was minced garlic) and some chopped Thai basil, which makes it very suitable for takeout. They even sell insulated bags on-site.

Finally, I bought a pack of stinky tofu chocolate snacks, and when I opened it, it was incredibly fragrant and definitely stinky. The first bite tasted like stinky tofu, but then the taste shifted to chocolate!

Conclusion: It has already made it to my top 3 stinky tofu list! 👍

Fried stinky tofu large (5 pieces) NT$100
Fried stinky tofu small (3 pieces) NT$60
Cold stinky tofu NT$100
Stinky tofu chocolate snack NT$140

Additionally, there are drinks like soy milk and black tea available.