斗南米糕甲
New Taipei CityXinzhuang DistrictRestaurant
A traditional-style snack shop serving only tube rice cake, crispy pork rib soup, and fish ball soup; the rice cake is not colored with soy sauce and tastes more distinctive with garlic.
At a Glance
Cash only
Signature Dishes
Tube Rice Cake
White glutinous rice centers a rice aroma and sticky-chewy texture; the meat topping is seasoned with dried shrimp and preserved radish. The overall flavor is light, and you can add garlic or sweet chili sauce.
Crispy Pork Rib Soup
The broth is rich but not oily, and the winter melon is soft; the crispy pork ribs may not suit every palate.
Fish Ball Soup
The fish balls are finely textured and bouncy; the broth looks light but has bonito aroma and multiple layers, and the texture is similar to cod fish balls.
At a Glance
- Value verdict
- The rice cake is small, but the price was still inexpensive for the portion on that visit.
- Peak hours
- Popular at lunchtime
- Reservation
- Reservations are not accepted
What you should know
Best for
- A simple light bite
Avoid if
- If you expect a large rice cake
What you should know
- Dine-in is mostly self-service: find a seat first, order, then pick up your food at the window; utensils and sauces are self-serve, and diners return them after eating.
- On one Sunday at around 7:00 p.m., the rice cake sold out; selling out may lead to an early closing.
- Frozen rice cake and fish balls can be bought to heat at home.