Grilled Squid (烤魷魚)

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烤魷魚Grilled Squid

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What is Grilled Squid?

Grilled Squid (烤魷魚) is one of Taiwan’s popular snacks, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. A whole squid grilled over charcoal, brushed with sweet soy sauce and chili, then cut into pieces. Chewy, smoky and saucy.

What does it taste like?

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

How much does it cost?

NT$100–250 each

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Night markets and seaside grill stalls.

How to find it near you

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