One-Bite Sausage — Restaurant in Keelung

[Keelung Night Market Must-Try] Shih Sheng One-Bite Sausages — A Charcoal-Grilled Classic Since the 1970s

Nestled within the vibrant maze of Keelung Miaokou Night Market, where over 200 food stalls tempt every passerby, one humble vendor continues to steal the show for over half a century — Shih Sheng One-Bite Sausages (世盛一口吃小香腸).

At just NT\$8 per piece, these tiny, glistening sausages may look unassuming, but their flavour tells a deeper story — a story of Taiwanese street food craftsmanship, nostalgia, and smoky perfection. Whether it's a weekday evening or a weekend crowd, locals and tourists alike line up for that one unforgettable bite.

🍢 Small in Size, Big in Flavour

Each bite-sized sausage is charcoal-grilled on-site, delivering a crisp, slightly caramelised skin and juicy interior. The fat-to-lean ratio is just right — rich but never greasy, savoury yet balanced — offering that perfect chew that keeps regulars coming back.

These aren’t just sausages. They’re edible memories, hand-rolled and flame-kissed to perfection.

🧄 Taiwanese Eating Tip: Add Garlic!

To experience this like a true local, don’t skip the raw garlic! Shih Sheng offers fresh cloves of garlic alongside the sausages — a traditional Taiwanese pairing. The spicy crunch of garlic cuts through the richness of the sausage, creating a flavour harmony that’s both bold and addictive.

It’s a humble but deeply loved ritual — and one taste might just convert you.

📍 Vendor Info

Stall Name: Shih Sheng One-Bite Sausages (世盛一口吃小香腸) Location: Miaokou Night Market, Stall No. 43-1, Ren 3rd Road, Keelung City Opening Hours: Daily from late afternoon until late night (best visited after 6 PM for the full night market experience)

At Keelung Night Market, this one-bite sausage isn’t just a snack — it’s a symbol. Affordable, flavour-packed, and steeped in tradition, it’s a must-try bite of Taiwan’s night market soul. Come with an empty stomach and an open mind — and leave with a full heart and a...

Is the hype real or naw? To me, they were nothing special but some very standard bite-size sausages. The line was long but it moved fast. They made a whole batch of sausages and let them sit there so they were not super hot when we got them. They were not bad, but definitely not something that’d blow your mind. It’s one of those “I’ve tried it and that’s it”...

I don’t remember the sausages being so black/burnt. Few years ago it tasted superb and now that I’m back to try it out, it’s a little disappointing. Hey it’s still good though, you need to eat it with the garlic for the...