Visiting Miaoli Shitan, in addition to strolling through the old streets and tasting Hakka cuisine, "Shitan Grass Jelly" is also a popular food spot recommended by many travelers. Located beside Miaoli Route 3, with convenient transportation, it is a must-stop rest area for many heading to Nanzhuang, Tai'an, or Dahu.
The store specializes in traditional boiling methods for grass jelly. In addition to classic grass jelly desserts, it offers surprising creative dishes such as fried grass jelly, grass jelly dumplings, grass jelly soft serve, and grass jelly chicken soup, incorporating grass jelly into both savory and sweet dishes, attracting many visitors who come specifically to try them.
Shitan Grass Jelly
Address: No. 1-1, Hexing Village 1st Neighborhood, Shitan Township, Miaoli County(Map)
Located on Route 3 in Shitan Township, Miaoli County, Shitan Grass Jelly has a striking appearance, with a large sign visible from afar, plus the huge grass jelly soft serve art installation at the entrance, making it hard to miss.
Next to the entrance is a cute doll wearing a Hakka blue shirt, which many visitors stop to photograph, making it one of the store's most iconic photo spots.
Stepping inside Shitan Grass Jelly, the space is more spacious than expected.
The overall environment is clean and bright, with comfortable seating, suitable for family trips, gatherings with friends, or dining alone.
Shitan Grass Jelly features grass jelly as the star ingredient, transforming it into many different dishes.
Popular items include:
In addition to dining in, the store also sells popular souvenirs such as:
Perfect for taking home to cook or as gifts.
If visiting in summer, we highly recommend ordering a bowl of Grass Jelly Sweet Potato Taro Ball Ice.
The bowl is generously filled with toppings, with plenty of taro balls and sweet potato balls, each chewy and bouncy, allowing you to taste the natural aroma of taro and sweet potato without being overly sweet.
Paired with smooth and delicate grass jelly and traditional shaved ice in syrup, it is refreshing and perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.
The grass jelly itself has a subtle herbal aroma, soft and smooth, creating rich layers with the chewy taro balls, making every bite satisfying.
First-timers seeing fried grass jelly are often quite curious.
The store cuts traditionally boiled grass jelly into small cubes, coats them with batter, and fries them to order.
The freshly fried grass jelly has a golden, crispy exterior, sprinkled with pepper for a rich savory aroma. Biting in, it's crispy outside and tender inside; the grass jelly becomes even softer and smoother after high-heat cooking, offering a unique texture.
As it is freshly fried, the temperature is very high when served, so it is recommended to let it cool slightly before eating to avoid burning your mouth.
The store provides two different dipping sauces:
The milk sauce adds a subtle milky aroma, creating a sweet-savory fusion.
The Thai sweet chili sauce brings a slight tang and spice, enhancing the aroma of the fried grass jelly and making the overall taste more refreshing.
If you prefer bolder flavors, we recommend pairing it with Thai sweet chili sauce, as the sweet, sour, and mildly spicy notes pair surprisingly well with the fried grass jelly.
Most people associate grass jelly mainly with grass jelly soup or grass jelly pudding, but at Shitan Grass Jelly, you can try a variety of creative grass jelly dishes in one place.
Whether it's a bowl of Grass Jelly Sweet Potato Taro Ball Ice on a hot summer day or experiencing the crispy-outside, tender-inside fried grass jelly for the first time, both leave a lasting impression.
If planning a one-day trip along Miaoli Route 3, Shitan Old Street, Nanzhuang Old Street, strawberry picking in Dahu, or a Tai'an hot spring getaway, consider stopping by to experience the unique flavors of grass jelly dishes that differ from typical dessert shops.
For first-time visitors, we recommend fried grass jelly, grass jelly sweet potato taro ball ice, grass jelly soft serve, and grass jelly dumplings—all signature popular items.
Fried grass jelly is a savory dish, coated in batter and fried, then sprinkled with pepper. It can be enjoyed with milk sauce or Thai sweet chili sauce for a unique flavor.
It mainly includes grass jelly, taro balls, sweet potato balls, and syrup shaved ice. The generous portions offer a chewy texture and refreshing taste.
Yes, the store sells souvenirs such as dried grass jelly, grass jelly concentrate, grass jelly pudding gift boxes, and vacuum-packed grass jelly chicken soup, ideal for gifts or home enjoyment.
You can plan visits to Shitan Old Street, Xian Shan, Nanzhuang Old Street, Dahu Strawberry Farm, Tai'an Hot Springs, and other popular Miaoli spots for a one- or two-day Route 3 trip.