Braised Pork Rice Bowl and Mixed Fish Ball Soup
by Zhang Ji Traditional Fishballs, Jiufen, Taiwan
Braised pork is one of the most popular foods in Taiwan, and while Zhang Ji Traditional Fish Balls (九份張記傳統魚丸) is, of course, famous for their fish balls, they also sell an incredible bowl of braised pork on rice. The beloved restaurant is located along the Old Street in Jiufen, Taiwan north of Taipei, and is a great place for a solid lunch of Taiwanese comfort food.
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| Taiwanese braised pork on rice bowl in Jiufen, Taiwan |
This shop has been serving up their legendary handmade fish balls since 1946 and is as popular as ever. They sell four different types of fish balls:
- traditional springy fish balls made from a plain fish paste
- "Fuzhou" fish balls stuffed with a juicy pork filling
- cuttlefish balls with a rich seafood flavor
- and mushroom and pork balls
You can order any type of fish ball, but I recommend ordering the mixed ball soup (綜合魚丸湯), which comes with one of each type of fish ball served in a light savory broth with a bit of celery and green onion. Every fish ball has its own unique taste and texture, and this way, you'll have the chance to sample each one.
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| Jiufen mixed fish ball soup bowl |
The fish balls were excellent, but they are more of a "small eat" than a full meal. For my lunch, I also ordered their recommended braised pork rice bowl.
Each bowl of rice was topped with stewed cabbage, five spice-boiled eggs, boiled bamboo, a piece of marinated tofu, and a huge slab of juicy, tender and sweet soft-braised pork belly.
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| braised pork on rice with boiled eggs, bamboo shoots, and cabbage |
Menu
The restaurant serves a variety of traditional Taiwanese dishes. Although most famous for their fish balls, they are also known for their delicious braised pork and dry noodles. Order and pay first, then take a seat. Your food will be delivered to your table shortly.
Other great food in Jiufen
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| Zhang Ji Traditional Fishballs menu in English and Chinese |
Other great food in Jiufen
Location
Zhang Ji Traditional Fishballs is located at No. 25號, Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224. The restaurant is on one of the main market streets in Jiufen just a short walk from the bus stop where the bus from Taipei drops you off. It's a great place to eat before continuing your exploration of the winding market streets of the historic goldmining town.
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| Zhang Ji Traditional Fishballs in Jiufen, Taiwan |
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