Taro balls 芋圓
Taro balls is featured among the local specialties of Taiwan.
Chewy taro-based pieces are served in sweet soup or over shaved ice. Choose a warm or cold bowl and ask which beans or jellies are included.
How it is made
Taro is cooked, mashed with starch and shaped into small pieces, which are boiled until chewy. The pieces are served in sweet soup or over ice with beans, jellies or other toppings.
Flavour & texture
They have a soft elastic bite and a mild taro aroma, contrasting with icy liquid or tender beans. Color alone does not establish the taro proportion.
Local roots & traditions
Taro balls are a familiar Taiwanese dessert, especially associated with mountain-town snack experiences as well as city shops.
How to order Taro balls
Choose warm or cold and limit toppings to enjoy their texture.
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Taiwanese soft tofu dessert 豆花 →
Soy milk is gently set into very soft tofu and served with sweet syrup. Peanuts, beans, tapioca and other toppings can be added to hot or chilled versions. The tofu is silky and delicate, with a mild bean aroma. Toppings create contrast without needing to change the tofu's own texture.
Maokong tea 猫空茶 →
Tea leaves are brewed in short infusions, with local tea houses offering choices such as Tieguanyin and Baozhong. The brewing vessel, water and infusion time affect each cup. Tieguanyin may emphasize roast and body, while Baozhong often presents a lighter floral aroma; individual teas vary with processing.
Questions before you order
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Show 芋圓 for Taro balls. Choose warm or cold and limit toppings to enjoy their texture.
