Fried Mackerel Thick Soup (土魠魚羹)

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土魠魚羹Fried Mackerel Thick Soup

Say it tǔ tuō yú gēng

Also called fish thick soup

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What is Fried Mackerel Thick Soup?

Chunks of battered, deep-fried Spanish mackerel in a thick, slightly sweet-and-sour broth with cabbage and bamboo shoots. A Tainan classic. Contains fish.

What does it taste like?

  • Crispy fried fish
  • Thick, silky broth
  • Sweet and tangy
  • Comforting

How much does it cost?

NT$60–110 per bowl

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Snack shops and markets, especially in Tainan. Ask for it with noodles or rice for a full meal.

How to find it near you

Tap “Find Fried Mackerel Thick Soup near me” above — it searches by the Chinese name “土魠魚羹”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “tǔ tuō yú gēng”.