Coming to Taitung, besides the popular attractions and restaurants, you really can't miss this kind of 'local affordable food'!
This time, we're sharing the locally recommended old shop 'Siwei Road Chen Family Scallion Pancake Black Wheel Pig Blood Soup', which has been operating since 1986 and has accompanied locals for several generations. The best part is the prices are super affordable, and you can eat your fill for just a few tens of yuan!
This shop is located on Siwei Road in Taitung city center, with a prominent sign 'Chen Family Scallion Pancake Black Wheel'. There is no fancy decoration; it's just a friendly, down-to-earth Taiwanese snack style.
The shop provides a few simple tables, allowing everyone to sit down and enjoy while it's hot. This is a big plus for us traveling with kids!
📍Store Information｜Siwei Road Chen Family Scallion Pancake Black Wheel Pig Blood Soup
Address: Taitung County, Taitung City, Siwei Road Section 1, No. 485
Phone: 0915-684987
Business hours: 13:00 - 18:30 (Closed every Thursday)
The moment you see the menu, you'll really think time has reversed; the prices are so affordable!
Popular items: Scallion pancake 30 yuan (add egg 40 yuan), Leek box 30 yuan.
Black wheel series: Black wheel, rice blood, fish balls, etc., all 10 yuan! Also corn 30 yuan.
Dessert snacks: Red bean pancake only 15 yuan.
Warming soups: Pig blood soup 35 yuan, Fish ball soup 25 yuan.
In these times of rising prices, being able to fill up the whole family here with just a little money is truly a small blessing for Taitung people.
(Prices are as photographed during the meal; please refer to the actual site.)
Scallion pancake with egg $40
This is the soul of the shop! The scallion pancakes are rolled and fried fresh, fried to a golden crisp and then an egg is added.
Take a bite; the skin is chewy and hearty, with overflowing scallion aroma, brushed with special soy sauce paste and a bit of chili, it will really make you unable to stop.
Black wheel $10 per skewer, Corn $30
The black wheel series is only 10 yuan per skewer, which is unbelievable! The black wheel has a chewy texture with a bit of sweetness,
dipped in sauce it's very appetizing, and you might end up eating skewer after skewer.
The corn is sweet and juicy, simply seasoned and delicious. A few skewers of black wheel paired with the free oden clear soup from the shop is the perfect Taiwanese combination.
Siwei Road Chen Family Scallion Pancake sells not just deliciousness, but also a sense of Taitung's slow life rhythm.
Watching the hot steam rising above the black wheel pot, the owner skillfully flipping the scallion pancakes, this kind of lively folk food is the most precious memory in travel.
Next time you come to Taitung and get hungry in the afternoon, don't just go to chain stores; come to Siwei Road to find Chen Family, exchange a few coins for a satisfying and heartwarming afternoon tea!
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⚠️Notes:
Everyone's experiences and feelings about travel, attractions, or dining are different; this article is just a personal experience share. We welcome everyone to refer to it and evaluate for themselves whether to go.
It is recommended to check more information before departure to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable meal or itinerary!