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鹹湯圓Savory Tangyuan
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What is Savory Tangyuan?
Savory Tangyuan (鹹湯圓) is one of Taiwan’s popular hot pots and soups, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Glutinous rice balls, some stuffed with pork, in a savory broth with shiitake mushroom, dried shrimp, pork and leafy greens. A warming, filling soup, especially popular in winter.
What does it taste like?
How much does it cost?
NT$60–100 per bowl
Where to eat it in Taiwan
Snack shops and noodle shops, especially around the Winter Solstice.
How to find it near you
Tap “Find nearby on Google Maps” above — it searches by the Chinese name “鹹湯圓”, so you see real local shops, not only places with English menus. At the shop, show the Chinese name or say “xián tāng yuán”.
