Stock Up on Warmth to Fight the Winter Chill: Recommended Popular Shops for Burnt Mochi Glutinous Rice Balls

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Travel Life Network Editorial Team
 
When a cold wave hits, just pulling out your heavy coat from the closet isn’t enough—if you can enjoy a warm, sweet bowl of burnt mochi glutinous rice balls, it’s simply the happiest feeling. Below are some popular burnt mochi shops in Taipei that let everyone enjoy the most delicious sweet soup and burnt mochi, warming up from the inside out and extending the happiness all winter long.

● Shuanglian Round Dumpling Soup
The Shuanglian commercial area is home to many well-known snack shops, and Shuanglian Round Dumpling Soup is one of them. Originally opened in 1951 by the Yao couple, Shuanglian Round Dumpling Soup offers delicious and hearty traditional Taiwanese desserts, beloved by foodies in the Shuanglian area. Later introduced “burnt mochi” is lightly fried to give it a slightly crispy texture, paired with powdered sugar for a richer taste—it’s the shop’s signature dish.

【Info】
Address: No. 136, Minsheng West Road, Datong District, Taipei City
Phone: (02)25597595

● Pure Sugar Burnt Mochi
In the bustling Yansan Night Market, there are numerous traditional snack stalls, each a time-honored delicious spot. Among them, the super-popular “Xiangji Pure Sugar Mochi” is a must-try warm treat in winter. The plump white mochi are placed in boiling water, jiggling continuously as the water bubbles—so soft and tender it makes your mouth water. Once scooped out, the hot mochi are rolled in a mixture of peanut and sesame sugar powder, wrapping them in sweet flavors from head to toe, resulting in an utterly delightful burnt mochi. In addition to burnt mochi, the shop also sells peanut soup and red bean soup, with their smooth textures bringing sheer happiness.

【Info】
Yansan Bridgehead Pure Sugar Mochi
Address: No. 12, Section 3, Yanping North Road, Datong District, Taipei City (front)
Phone: 02-25942328
 
● Beigang Sweet Soup
In Taipei’s Huaxi Street, there’s a long-established shop over fifty years old—“Beigang Sweet Soup.” It carries on the techniques of master confectioners from Yunlin’s Beigang, using traditional methods to make delicious burnt mochi. After being boiled until soft, the tender mochi are coated with peanut powder mixed with sugar granules—soft, tender, and not greasy. With every bite, you can smell the aroma of glutinous rice from the mochi and the fragrance of sesame and peanut powder.