Squid Thick Soup (魷魚羹)

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魷魚羹Squid Thick Soup

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Also called squid soup · squid potage

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What is Squid Thick Soup?

Strips of soaked dried squid, springy and a little crunchy, in a thick, sweet-savory broth with bamboo shoots, cabbage and wood ear mushroom, finished with black vinegar and basil. A classic thick soup of Taiwanese snack shops.

What does it taste like?

  • Springy squid
  • Thick, silky broth
  • Sweet and tangy
  • Basil aroma

How much does it cost?

NT$50–90 per bowl

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Snack shops and night markets everywhere, often at the same stalls as 肉羹 and 花枝羹. Order 魷魚羹麵 for the noodle version. Contains seafood.

How to find it near you

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