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花枝羹Cuttlefish Thick Soup
Say it huā zhī gēng
Also called cuttlefish soup · cuttlefish potage
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What is Cuttlefish Thick Soup?
Bouncy pieces of cuttlefish, often coated in fish paste, in a thick, slightly sweet broth with cabbage, bamboo shoots and carrot, finished with black vinegar and basil. Eaten as it is, or with noodles or rice.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$50–90 per bowl
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Snack shops and night markets everywhere. Ask for 花枝羹麵 (with noodles) or 花枝羹飯 (with rice) for a fuller meal. Contains seafood.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find Cuttlefish Thick Soup near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “花枝羹”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “huā zhī gēng”.
