How can you say you've truly understood the truth if you haven’t tried it? The 38-year-old cultural heritage of A-Ge sauce is simply unforgettable.

▲ Steamed A-Ge, steam rising everywhere. (Photo / Reporter Huang Sheng-Min, same below)

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

Made primarily with tofu skin and paired with sweet and savory fish paste, when you peel it open, vermicelli slowly flows out. Mix it with the sauce, and that flavor is what the local Tamsui snack “A-Ge” brings to food lovers — an unforgettable taste. But beyond the A-Ge stalls on Tamsui Old Street, there’s one A-Ge stand that has stood firm on the hillside of Tamsui for 38 years. It has been visited by numerous celebrities and remains an unforgettable flavor for students of Tamkang University.

▲ A-Ge paired with fish ball soup is truly the top choice among Tamsui’s local snacks.

Cultural A-GeEstablished in 1978, as soon as you walk into the shop, you’ll see photos of many celebrities posted by the owner, proving its high popularity. The well-known Tamkang University is also located near this shop, making it one of the must-try foods for Tamkang students. This place only sells three items, which are:A-Ge, fish ball soup, and steamed buns. The signature A-Ge is drizzled with a red sauce that is simply mouthwatering. Once you peel open the tofu skin, the filling of vermicelli blends with the sauce. With the first bite, the savory aroma bursts forth, yet there’s also a hint of sweetness. The complex flavors intertwine to create the perfect taste, and it’s this very flavor that has kept this old shop standing strong all these years.

▲ The bright red sauce poured over the A-Ge is appetizing just to look at.

If you want to try all three items, you can also order the shop’s signature “Jay Chou Set Meal,” because when Jay Chou was attending Tamkang High School, he once ate here, so the shop named the set after him — a pretty fun touch. In addition to dining in, the shop also offers takeout for raw ingredients, so customers can take it home and steam it themselves using an electric cooker, with the sauce provided by the shop, allowing you to enjoy A-Ge’s deliciousness at home — very thoughtful indeed. Still wondering where to eat A-Ge? Come to Cultural A-Ge first and experience the charm of A-Ge combined with its sauce.

▲ The shop staff are busy serving customers.

Cultural A-Ge
Address: No. 6-4, Zhennli Street, Tamsui District, New Taipei City
Business Hours: Weekdays 06:30–18:00, Holidays 06:30–19:30
Phone: 02-2621-3004