A fascinating blend of hot and cold in a traditional sweet treat—three must-try Scalded Mochi with Shaved Ice in Taipei

By MOOK Scenic Spots, compiled and reported
 
Hot and steamy scalded mochi is placed atop cool, refreshing shaved ice, then drizzled with condensed milk, peanut powder, and sesame powder. The unique hot-and-cold texture of the scalded mochi and shaved ice, along with the fragrant peanuts, sesame powder, and the soul of the bowl—the condensed milk, offers a delightfully sweet yet not cloying taste that lingers in the memory. Below are three must-visit, long-established spots in Taipei to try Scalded Mochi with Shaved Ice. Don’t forget to grab a bowl after exploring the night markets!

1. Xiang Ji Pure Sugar Mochi
Xiang Ji Pure Sugar Mochi is located in Yansan Night Market near Daqiaotou Station, and everyone who’s tried it gives it rave reviews. The shop is often packed with customers, and there are plenty of takeout orders too. Hot, freshly made scalded mochi is cut into bite-sized pieces, placed over fluffy, snow-like shaved ice, and then drizzled with condensed milk, peanut powder, and black sesame. Take a spoonful and put it in your mouth—absolute bliss. The shop also offers free hot tea; don’t forget to enjoy a cup after your dessert to soothe your throat and cut the richness!

2. Xiang Ji Qiaotou Hakka Pure Sugar Mochi – Ningxia Branch
On the must-eat list for Ningxia Night Market, you’ll definitely find Scalded Mochi with Shaved Ice. There are two popular Scalded Mochi Ice shops in Ningxia Night Market, each with its own fans—one of them being Xiang Ji Qiaotou Hakka Pure Sugar Mochi, a branch of the Yansan Night Market Xiang Ji Scalded Mochi. The Ningxia branch also serves its mochi ice in iron bowls, featuring the same chewy texture and aromatic peanut and sesame powder, paired with cool shaved ice. One bite is incredibly comforting!

The Ningxia branch is an outdoor stall with limited seating, but the turnover is fast. Even when it's crowded, you might only need to wait a short while before enjoying delicious Scalded Mochi with Shaved Ice?!