Fish Ball Soup (魚丸湯)

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魚丸湯Fish Ball Soup

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What is Fish Ball Soup?

Fish Ball Soup (魚丸湯) is one of Taiwan’s popular hot pots and soups, found in Taipei, Taichung, Tainan, Kaohsiung and all over Taiwan. Bouncy fish balls in a clear broth with celery and fried shallots; some are stuffed with pork. A light soup that goes with almost any rice or noodle dish.

What does it taste like?

  • Bouncy fish balls
  • Clear broth
  • Light
  • Savory

How much does it cost?

NT$35–60 per bowl

Where to eat it in Taiwan

Rice shops, noodle shops and night markets everywhere. Tamsui and Tainan are known for theirs.

How to find it near you

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