Taiwanese Rice Balls

Taiwanese Rice Balls

　　Rice balls are a representative traditional snack in Taiwan. Located on Roosevelt Road, Taiwanese Rice Balls won the championship at the "2007 Rice Ball Festival." The owner, Mom Lian, comes from Yuanlin — the hometown of rice balls. She insists on using only the finest and freshest ingredients, preparing every rice ball with care as if serving it to her own family. Their handcrafted rice balls are shaped like sweet potatoes, resembling the outline of Taiwan, leaving a lasting impression not only with their appearance but also with the fact that the name of their hometown, Beidou, sounds like "Treasure Island" (Bao Dao) in the local Hokkien dialect. "Bao Dao" symbolizes Taiwan, making these rice balls a highly representative traditional Taiwanese snack.

　　The standout feature is the soft, fluffy, and richly flavored taro used to make the rice balls — truly living up to its title as the undisputed king of rice balls. This is a must-try signature item when you visit Taiwanese Rice Balls. The traditional bamboo shoot-flavored rice balls are made with bamboo shoots from Chiayi and pork hind leg from free-range pigs, paired with a mildly sweet rice sauce, offering a satisfyingly crispy texture that's unforgettable. Sold in boxes of 10, Taiwanese Rice Balls come with dipping sauce and offer delivery services, so you can enjoy authentic Taiwanese flavors at home.