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Located in East District, Tainan, “Bafu Triangle Rice Balls” has long been a beloved and bustling breakfast spot among the locals. Ditching traditional breakfast ideas, these warm “triangle rice balls” have become a must-have morning delight.
Since opening in 2006, “Bafu Triangle Rice Balls” has, for over 12 years, insisted on using fresh ingredients and providing a friendly service to every customer who visits in the morning. Its signature shrimp rice ball is not only made with live white shrimp directly delivered from Tainan’s Anping Port, but also carefully crafted using high-quality Chihshang rice from Taitung—ensuring the freshest and healthiest flavor possible.
The owner of “Bafu Triangle Rice Balls” shared that before opening the shop, she personally observed how various triangle rice balls were sold. She noticed that most commercially available options were sold refrigerated. While convenient, they lacked the healthiness and comforting taste one desires. That’s when she got the idea to offer warm, delicious, healthy, and convenient triangle rice balls—with the goal of delivering a happy and delightful breakfast experience.
Every thoughtful detail has also contributed to the shop’s great reputation. Locals praise its excellent value, delicious freshness, and rich texture. The quick-handed owner ensures that all busy morning commuters get their meals swiftly, making it a daily breakfast favorite for many regulars.
In addition to updating ingredients daily and committing to making each rice ball fresh in the morning, “Bafu Triangle Rice Balls” offers up to 15 diverse flavors for customers to mix and match. These include fish roe, asparagus, and corn—letting you enjoy a variety of textures and tastes in one bite, which is another big reason for its popularity.
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