Irresistibly delicious！Fengjia’s popular traditional-style tapioca pearls “packed with fillings” – netizens say: amazing value for money

▲ Dama Tapioca Pearls has been operating in Fengjia Night Market for 18 years, and many customers keep coming back. (Photo / netizen)applemanyuProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

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Although it’s winter, the weather has been unusually hot, making it extra refreshing to slurp down some tapioca pearls！Located in Fengjia Night Market, “Dama Tapioca Pearls” isn’t about actual marijuana, but it has a magical charm that turns first-timers into loyal fans. Featuring crystal-clear tapioca pearls as the star, along with toppings like taro balls, rice balls, and beans, you get a heaping bowl for just NT$45 — netizens say it’s great value.

The small stall of “Dama Tapioca Pearls” is always crowded with people. It has been around for 18 years, originally setting up shop on Fuxing Street before moving to the intersection of Wenhua Road and Fushang Lane. The shop follows traditional methods in its preparation — starting from the base starch, they use large rice sieves to shake the dough into round shapes before boiling them into tapioca pearls. Other ingredients like taro balls, sweet potato balls, grass jelly, and herbal jelly are also all made in-house, with no chemicals added.

▲ Dama Tapioca Pearls is famous for its tapioca pearls, made using traditional methods, resulting in a chewy yet bouncy texture. (Photo / netizen)yi_tzu_chiuProvided, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

The most popular combo, “Dama Triple Delight,” includes tapioca pearls, taro balls, and sweet potato balls. Many netizens also add small rice balls, filling the bowl with nothing but “balls,” making it look even more generous and comforting. Those who’ve tried it say the tapioca pearls have a bouncy yet chewy texture, and when drizzled with the shop’s proudly homemade syrup, it adds even more layers of flavor.

Dama Tapioca Pearls
Address: No. 7, Wenhua Road, Xitun District, Taichung City
Business hours: Daily 15:20–01:00
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