Pork Ball Soup (貢丸湯)

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貢丸湯Pork Ball Soup

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What is Pork Ball Soup?

Pork Ball Soup (貢丸湯) is one of Taiwan’s popular hot pots and soups, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Very bouncy pork meatballs in a clear broth with celery or green onion. Hsinchu is especially famous for its pork balls. A classic side soup with noodles or rice.

What does it taste like?

  • Bouncy meatballs
  • Clear broth
  • Savory pork
  • Light

How much does it cost?

NT$35–60 per bowl

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Noodle shops, rice shops and night markets everywhere. Often ordered with dry noodles or braised pork rice.

How to find it near you

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