Here are the best Taiwanese breakfast spots in Hsinchu City — 6 "Brown Sugar Joys" recommended by the mayor

▲ Shi Family Fish Balls. (Photo / Provided by Hsinchu City Government)

Reported by Huang Shih-yuan / Taipei

Whenever netizens discuss the culinary highlights of Taiwan’s cities and counties, Hsinchu is often labeled a “food desert.” But in reality, the city’s streets and alleys are packed with a variety of delicious eats. To bust that myth, Mayor Lin Chih-chien even wrote a book taking everyone on a food tour. This time, ETNEWS News Cloud has compiled six Taiwanese brunch spots from the book’s “Hsinchu Brown Sugar Joy” section — all beloved by the mayor.

He-Ri-Xiang Traditional Braised Pork Rice insists on using locally sourced pork for its braised pork rice; Shui Ge Health Breakfast not only serves its signature rice balls in various flavors but also offers sandwiches, subs, and bagels; Rong Ji Hakka Rice Balls is a long-established shop with over 30 years of history — their classic Hakka savory rice balls are a must-try; Shi Family Fish Balls is a renowned Hsinchu specialty shop founded in 1979 (the 68th year of the Republic of China), committed to hand-making the freshest burst-in-your-mouth fish balls; Pastry House prides itself on making its pastries entirely by hand and preparing them fresh upon order — it’s also one of Hsinchu’s classic old-school breakfast joints; The Nameless Breakfast Shop may not have an official name, but it’s so popular it has expanded to multiple branches and has even been featured on food TV shows. Every morning, there’s always a long line, and their steamed buns with meat patties and eggs are the signature dish.

He-Ri-Xiang Traditional Braised Pork Rice
Address: No. 151, Beimen St., North District, Hsinchu City
Phone: 03-522-9550

Shui Ge Health Breakfast
Address: No. 114, Minsheng Rd., East District, Hsinchu City
Phone: 03-532-7479

Rong Ji Hakka Rice Balls
Address: No. 64, Wuchang St., East District, Hsinchu City
Phone: 03-523-8238

Shi Family Fish Balls
Address: No. 27, Xingxue St., East District, Hsinchu City
Phone: 03-524-2965

Pastry House
Address: No. 54, Dongshan St., East District, Hsinchu City
Phone: 03-571-2623

The Nameless Breakfast Shop
Address: Zhongshan Branch / No. 142, Zhongshan Rd., North District, Hsinchu City; Zhongzheng Branch / No. 258, Zhongzheng Rd., North District, Hsinchu City
Phone: Zhongshan Branch / (03)523-1190; Zhongzheng Branch / (03)535-9298