Grilled Fish Cake (烤黑輪)

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烤黑輪Grilled Fish Cake

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What is Grilled Fish Cake?

Grilled Fish Cake (烤黑輪) is one of Taiwan’s popular snacks, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Thick fish cakes on skewers, grilled and brushed with sweet soy glaze and a little chili, sometimes sprinkled with sesame. A cheap, tasty night market snack.

What does it taste like?

  • Sweet soy glaze
  • Chewy fish cake
  • Smoky grill
  • Spicy (optional)

How much does it cost?

NT$30–60 per skewer

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Night markets and grill stalls, often alongside grilled sausages and corn.

How to find it near you

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