The World of Street Food

Hot Taro Balls with Beans and Lentils by A Gan Yi Taro Ball in Jiufen, Taiwan Jiufen ,  Taiwan  is a popular day trip from Taipei. The charming former goldmining town located on the coast about an hour north of Taipei is now known for its narrow lantern-lit alleyways, teahouses, sea views, and nostalgic charm. On the day I visited, however, it was cold and rainy, and I was desperate to find somewhere to get out of the rain and dry off. I made my way to A Gan Yi Taro Ball, a popular Michelin-recommended shop that sells bowls of traditional Taiwanese taro balls. taro balls, beans, and lentils in a warm, sweet, red bean soup in Jiufen, Taiwan