A triple-sized super-sized taro ball that makes your mouth sore — a must-visit for foodies

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Taro balls are a timeless classic in Taiwanese cuisine. In addition to the famous ones from Jiufen, the "Taro Ball King of Jinshan" located along the Jijin Highway on the northern coast has also become a recent hot spot for photos. From afar, you can spot its large, eye-catching signboard, and the most eye-catching item is their mega-sized taro balls — each one is three times the size of a regular taro ball — attracting many foodies to make a special trip here.

The Taro Ball King of Jinshan prides itself on using all handmade ingredients with no preservatives. They use only the finest and highest quality taro to create Q-textured, firm super-sized taro balls. Many netizens have mentioned that eating a single serving will make your mouth very sore.

In addition to taro balls, they also offer combo options such as taro ball bubble tea and taro ball grass jelly dessert. These are made by mixing shaved ice with various toppings, topped with peanut powder and peanut sauce made from authentic Beigang peanuts — rich in flavor and very satisfying. Fans of taro balls shouldn’t miss this place.

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Taro Ball King of Jinshan
Address: No. 67, Dingshe Rd., Wanli District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: 10:00 - 21:00