Taiwanese Rice Ball (飯糰)

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飯糰Taiwanese Rice Ball

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What is Taiwanese Rice Ball?

Taiwanese Rice Ball (飯糰) is one of Taiwan’s popular breakfast foods. A big, tightly wrapped roll of white or purple sticky rice filled with a crispy fried dough stick, pork floss, pickled radish and sometimes a braised egg. Filling and easy to carry, it is a classic Taiwanese breakfast.

What does it taste like?

  • Chewy sticky rice
  • Crunchy fried dough
  • Sweet-savory pork floss
  • Filling

How much does it cost?

NT$35–70 each

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Breakfast stalls and traditional breakfast shops, usually in the morning only. Many stalls let you choose white rice (白米) or purple rice (紫米).

How to find it near you

Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “飯糰”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “fàn tuán”.