Not just Tiger Sugar — seven must-try popular drinks and snacks in Yizhong Street

By MOOK Scenic Spots Chen Wenlin, compiled and reported
 
Yizhong Street in Taichung is often hailed as a food paradise, not only home to the recently very popular and frequently long-queued Tiger Sugar, but also surrounded by uniquely distinctive and highly sought-after eats. We’ve handpicked seven must-try snacks and drinks when visiting Yizhong Street — don’t miss them on your trip to Taichung.

1. Tiger Sugar

Tiger Sugar has won over netizens with its bold “tiger stripe” visual effect created by the fusion of brown sugar and fresh milk. Using locally sourced Taiwanese brown sugar and a unique “sugar frying” technique, the syrup is simmered into chewy tapioca pearls, giving the bubbles not only a rich aroma but also an excellent texture. Finally, it’s paired with rich fresh milk to create a feast that delivers both a visual and taste sensation, leaving a memorable aftertaste.

2. Yizhong Big Chicken Cutlet

Big Chicken Cutlet is famously delicious and is one of the must-eat foods for overseas tourists visiting Taiwan. Not only is the chicken thick, tender, juicy, and not greasy, but it is also the originator of Taiwan’s jumbo chicken cutlet, attracting many travelers who come specifically for it. In addition to the chicken cutlet, you can also choose from other fried delights such as squid, spicy chicken, and king oyster mushrooms — all incredibly tasty.

3. Yuanjia Chewy Milk Tea

Yuanjia Chewy Milk Tea is beloved by netizens for its high cost-performance ratio pearl milk tea — a cup of substantial pearl milk tea for just 25 NT dollars is truly astonishing. In addition, Yuanjia Chewy Milk Tea also offers grapefruit green tea, freshly squeezed juices, Yakult, and more. With all drinks priced at no more than 35 NT dollars, it’s a favorite among budget-conscious students and young professionals.

4. Ayue Red Tea Ice

If you want to taste a truly classic flavor, don’t miss Ayue Red Tea Ice, beloved by celebrities, where even the most traditional old-school red tea is fragrant without being astringent. Unlike other traditional beverage shops, Ayue Red Tea Ice allows you to customize the sweetness and ice level to your liking, with its signature “Gold Medal Iced Lemon Tea” being especially popular among visitors.