Taiwan’s Famous Budget Eats: Scallion Pork Patties with Trendy Black Sugar Tapioca Pearls

By MOOK Travel Christopher | Compiled & Reported

Known as the food capital of Taiwan, Tainan is beloved by both domestic and international tourists for its diverse and rich array of local snacks. Recently, a street scene on Guoguang Street in Tainan was even featured on the cover of a renowned Japanese magazine. One of Tainan’s must-tries is Zheng Ji Scallion Pork Patties, an incredibly popular budget eat that draws long queues. For just NT$25, you can enjoy its classic old-school flavor. Beyond its signature snacks, Zheng Ji’s new brand “Tonglu Okawari” has recently launched a trending drink: black sugar bubble milk tea, which has won high praise online, proving that Tainan’s food scene never stops surprising.

Zheng Ji Scallion Pork Patties is only open in the afternoon until evening, and is closed on holidays—yet it still draws large crowds daily. The freshly pan-fried patties feature a crispy crust, and once you break them open, the rich aroma of pork and scallions wafts out without being greasy at all.

Zheng Ji’s new brand “Tonglu Okawari” serves up the hit drink, black sugar bubble milk tea, along with retro-inspired beverages featuring modern twists. The rich aroma of black sugar pairs perfectly with hot boba pearls, and when enjoyed alongside the classic scallion pork patties, it’s a match made in heaven that locals absolutely love.