Savoring Exquisite Shrimp Ball Soup at a Hidden Gem in Kaohsiung: Delving into the Charms of Sanfong Central Street
Shrimp Ball Soup
TaiwanKaohsiung Sanfeng Middle Street
- Food Travel Log
- Sanfonzong Street in Kaohsiung: A Dried Goods Paradise It has a local vibe reminiscent of Ameyoko, and it seems to be bustling with locals during the Lunar New Year. As I wandered around, admiring the various dried goods, I stumbled upon an intriguing shop! I tried the Shrimp Ball Soup (蝦丸仔湯)! The light, flavorful broth was filled with hearty meatballs, and tiny shrimp were blended into the mixture, giving it a chewy texture. Despite the focus on dried goods, it was a street that satiated both the stomach and the soul.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 55 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 12/28/2024
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Xia Wanzi Tang is a Taiwanese home-cooked dish, and particularly in the port city of Kaohsiung, rich in seafood, the shrimp balls made from fresh shrimp are exquisite. The shrimp balls usually involve mixing minced shrimp paste with finely chopped small shrimp, kneading thoroughly, shaping, and then boiling to enjoy the plump texture and rich flavor. Sanfeng Central Street in Kaohsiung is loved by locals as a dried goods market, offering a wide array of Asian dried food ingredients. The bustling atmosphere of this market, combined with the gentle taste of Xia Wanzi Tang, creates a dish that truly satisfies both the palate and the heart. However, while the man writing the gourmet blog was sipping the soup, the locals must have been smirking at his wandering eyes. No wonder, as he was enjoying the dish from a foreign land, he was secretly worried about the prices of dried goods he was eyeing...
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