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關東煮Taiwanese Oden
Say it guān dōng zhǔ
Also called skewers in broth
Opens Google Maps with the Chinese name “關東煮”, so you also find the local shops an English search misses
Questions about Taiwanese Oden
Is 關東煮 the same as Japanese oden?
It comes from oden and the pieces look familiar — daikon, fish cakes, eggs, tofu, konjac — but the Taiwanese version has a lighter, slightly sweeter broth and is usually eaten with a sweet chilli sauce or a dark sauce on top. Taiwanese additions such as 貢丸 (pork balls) and 米血糕 (rice blood cake) sit in the same pot.
Where can I buy it?
At the counter of any convenience store — 7-Eleven, FamilyMart and Hi-Life all keep a pot going — and at night market stalls. You take the tongs, pick the pieces you want into a cup, and pay per piece, roughly NT$15–40 each. The broth is usually free to add.
What is Taiwanese Oden?
Fish balls, fish cakes, radish, tofu, eggs and more simmered in a light broth and picked by the piece. Taiwan’s version of Japanese oden, often eaten with sweet chili or miso sauce.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$15–40 per item
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Convenience stores (7-Eleven, FamilyMart), night markets and specialty stalls. Grab a cup, pick your items and pay at the counter.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Taiwanese Oden near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “關東煮”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “guān dōng zhǔ”.
