A Century-Old Taste at Traditional Shops – Top 10 Classic Delicacies in Tainan

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Known as the “City of Gastronomy,” Tainan boasts a long history and rich culture, with numerous century-old shops that have been passed down through generations. This is one of Tainan’s proudest tourism features, attracting domestic and international visitors to savor its traditional old-time flavors. Below is a list of ten century-old shops. Why not plan a Tainan food trip next time?

1. Century-Old Youtiao
Located in the West Central District, Century-Old Youtiao twists its youtiao into a braided shape. Before frying, the dough is stretched and then spun. The white youtiao rapidly puffs up in the pan. With a commitment to ancestral craftsmanship and dedication to food, it is widely loved across the city.
 
Address: No. 123, Bao’an Rd., West Central District, Tainan City

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Located in the Yanshui District, this Century-Old ??? has been passed down through three generations. Its traditional delicacies, ??? and ???, have remained unchanged for decades, winning praise from both locals and tourists alike. Especially when paired with rice or eaten as a congee, it offers an unforgettable taste.
 
Address: Right side of Qielan Temple Entrance, Yanshui District, Tainan City

Sian (Yanshui) Century-Old ???

3. Zai Fa Hao Rice Dumplings
Founded in the 11th year of the Tongzhi reign during the Qing Dynasty (1872), Zai Fa Hao Rice Dumplings have been innovated continuously by the third generation and now passed down to the fifth. The dumplings use premium mushrooms, dried scallops, sakura shrimp, egg yolks, and chestnuts. The updated shopfront still serves century-old traditional flavors.
 
Address: No. 71, Section 2, Minquan Rd., West Central District, Tainan City

Zai Fa Hao Rice Dumplings

4. Jia Xing Braised Intestine Congee
Jia Xing Braised Intestine Congee is made using glutinous rice and simmered for two hours with pork bones, resulting in a rich and savory broth that’s gentle on the stomach—even for those with digestion issues. The intestines are hand-selected daily for freshness, meticulously cleaned, and then simmered in the bone broth along with the shop’s signature meat sauce.
 
Address: No. 442, Jia Lixing, Jiali District, Tainan City

Jia Xing Braised Intestine Congee

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