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Updated, September 2022<\/p>Prices updated<\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n

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Let’s face it, DiHua<\/a> Street is packed<\/a> with good food joints, as well as being steeped in Taiwanese history.<\/p>\n

Relatively new to the scene in Taipei, DiHua Street squid balls was a slow starter, but now very popular indeed. They specialise in fish balls with soup, but they also put on rice, noodles, tea and bits of braised food.<\/p>\n

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As this cool weather settles in, I am definitely going to be going back DiHua Street squid balls. A bowl of thick soup will feature heavily on my agenda for the weekend!<\/p>\n

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They seem fairly clued up with English, too. The menu is in English, and several signs around the place are also in English, too.<\/p>\n

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Watch and learn, folks, watch and learn.<\/p>\n

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$35 + $85<\/p>\n

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Yes, noodles are the specialty at DiHua Street squid balls. But, I am a rice fan. In fact, aside from the odd curry, before arriving to Taiwan I would only very occasionally ever eat rice. But, here, I seem to have it at least once a day. It has certainly replaced potatoes in my life. This rice, with fried shallot onions and thick gravy sauce was spot-on. Order!<\/p>\n

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$85<\/p>\n

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Rice noodles – definitely my go-to order for noodles. I like the stringy texture, but I also like the way that they almost clump together and sauce clings to them.<\/p>\n

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Really, though, it’s all about the fish balls. Chewy on the outside, well seasoned on the inside with some extra meat to boot. Can’t go wrong? Also in the bowl are some starch-covered shrimp which go down well, too. They are more on the soggy side (well, they are in soup), but I think that’s ok! The soup itself has plenty of flavour, and is very warming at DiHua Street squid balls.<\/p>\n

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$30<\/p>\n

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When I see it, I get it – oily tofu. Disgusting as the name is, the texture makes it worth it. The skin has a slight chewy resistance to it, but the tofu inside is creamy and delicious. Order at DiHua Street squid balls, and tell me I am wrong.<\/p>\n

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$70<\/p>\n

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We wanted to order a couple of side dishes. But, I probably won’t order this again. Whilst the taste was fine, I guess I kind of expected more.<\/p>\n

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$40<\/p>\n

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Gotta get your hit of greens, haven’t you? Tasty with the fried shallots and minced garlic on top, and well seasoned. Order.<\/p>\n

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Monday – Saturday 09:30 – 17:00 (Wednesday closed)<\/p>\n

Tel:<\/strong><\/p>\n

02-2557 3332<\/p>\n

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No. 226, DiHua Street, Section 1, DaTong District, Taipei City<\/p>\n

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