Popular Pig’s Blood Soup on Changji Street in Taipei — incredibly soft, tender, and bouncy without any fishy taste

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That day we were heading to the Taipei Arena to watch the “King of Pop Aaron Kwok – Dance Legends Concert.” My younger sister Tingxuan, who rarely comes up north, and I, along with Wenshan — three folks from Tainan — had recently seen the pig’s blood soup at Changji Street ranked third among Taipei’s top ten street snacks on “Foodie Warriors.” Even many food bloggers had sung its praises. So, the three of us made a special trip to give it a try, Up～

“Changji Street Pig’s Blood Soup” is quite famous in Taipei. We arrived around 3 PM that day, and the place was packed. As soon as we walked in, the boss told us they were out of large intestines @@@ So the pig’s blood soup didn’t come with large intestines — that was a bit of a letdown, but we still went ahead and ordered it.

Pig’s Blood Soup
The “pig’s blood” was incredibly soft, tender, and bouncy, with no fishy smell at all, yet it had a rich, sweet aroma of pig’s blood. The best part was the pig’s blood itself — really good. When it first arrived, the three of us exchanged glances because it looked greasy, with an oily layer floating on top. It tasted a bit like satay oil, which I guessed came from the satay sauce. Although it was oily, it was still quite smooth and refreshing to drink, with a light satay aroma that wasn’t overpowering. It wasn’t as heavy as street-food versions elsewhere. Overall, it was okay, but calling it the best in Taipei might be a bit of an exaggeration, since it wasn’t that amazing.

Stir-Fried Rice Noodles
Most pig’s blood soups come with stir-fried rice noodles, so we ordered some too. The texture of the noodles wasn’t to my liking — they were a bit too dry. The flavor of the minced pork topping was average, nothing special, and the overall dish lacked a sweet undertone.

Braised Pork Belly
Though it was thoroughly braised and very tender, the flavor wasn’t particularly aromatic. We thought it was just okay.

Bean Sprouts
They had a slightly sweet taste — not sure why — it felt like there was peanut powder sprinkled on them. The bean sprouts themselves were crispy, and the texture was pretty good.

Overall, it was just okay. If we came back, we’d probably only order the “Pig’s Blood Soup.” We wouldn’t get anything else. Not sure if it’s due to regional taste differences, but aside from the pig’s blood, nothing else was that great. It’s all a matter of personal taste, so take this as just a reference. Friends who have been can share their thoughts too.

Changji Street Pig’s Blood Soup
02-2596-1640
No. 46–48, Changji Street, Datong District, Taipei City
 

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