Show this to the shop
米糕Taiwanese Rice Cake
Say it mǐ gāo
Find nearby on Google Maps
Searches in Chinese, so you see real local shops nearby
What is Taiwanese Rice Cake?
Taiwanese Rice Cake (米糕) is one of Taiwan’s popular rice and braised dishes, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Steamed glutinous rice topped with savory minced pork sauce and fish or pork floss, served with pickled cucumber. Tainan-style rice cake is especially well known.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$35–60 per bowl
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Snack shops and old eateries, especially in Tainan. Often ordered with fish ball soup or four herb soup.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “米糕”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “mǐ gāo”.
