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The sauce used in the cultural ah-gei has a unique flavor that combines sweet, salty, and aromatic tastes. The fried tofu and vermicelli are fresh and delicious, the fish ball soup is sweet and savory, and the meat bun has a chewy skin but less filling. Adding chili sauce is very enjoyable, but be mindful of the spiciness.
The store has a narrow and long space without air conditioning. Although it is stuffy and hot, you can feel the traditional atmosphere, and the handmade bao making process is done with care.
Customers need to order and pick up their own meals. The service method is simple and direct, but please note that the dining environment is quite warm.
Reviews
Brought a friend to eat the 阿給 (A-gei) which is better than the old street. What makes it special is the sauce, and they add some fish ball soup to the 阿給, so it’s not too dry and has the fresh sweetness of the soup, making it delicious. The tofu skin seems to be softer, not too dry or hard, and pairs well with the vermicelli. Adding spicy sauce is very satisfying, but it’s really quite spicy, so those who aren't used to spice should be careful.
We also ordered the Jay Chou set. It isn't cheaper; the 阿給 is $50, the fish ball soup is $40, and the meat bun is $20, adding up to a total. It's just that you get to try all three dishes. The fish ball soup is sweet and delicious, and I love the meat bun. The skin is very chewy, but there isn’t much filling—most is the skin. However, since I like the skin, it doesn’t matter.
Dining in is quite hot since there's no air conditioning, and you have to order and pay first before taking your meal to the dining area. The cutlery is also self-service.
The origin of "Danshui A-ge" on "Truth Street" features three old shops. On a weekday visit, the restaurant "Cultural A-ge" had the most diners, and their promotional efforts were the most extravagant, displaying various political and entertainment celebrities, even introducing a "Jay Chou Set Meal."
The dining area inside is not small and is in a long, narrow shape, but there is no air conditioning, making it quite stuffy. Customers must order and pick up their food at the front counter themselves.
Cultural A-ge has a unique sauce flavor that combines sweetness, saltiness, and fragrance, making it the most standout among the three old shops. Even for those who are not fans of spicy food, it still tastes great. Both the fried tofu and the vermicelli are fresh and delicious. The shop even posts instructions on how to enjoy the dish, recommending mixing the sauce with the vermicelli. However, I'm on the drier side and can accept just eating the vermicelli alone.
In one corner of the shop, an elderly person is bending over, using their hands to make A-ge. Perhaps this is also a reason why this local snack is difficult to mass-produce.