永富魚丸店 — Restaurant in Taipei

always come here for the braised pork rice and 肉羹湯（apparently it’s translated to pork thick soup in english—tastes way better than it sounds)!! bonus points bc there’s ac inside! recently took my grandma here for a revisit and she approves 😌‼️ we even took out frozen fuzhou fish balls, 赤肉焿, & 魷魚焿 (sold by weight) before we left 🤭

what we’ve tried: 🍚 魯肉飯 braised pork rice: the pork belly melts in your mouth and the sauce is pretty flavorful (not greasy) so it goes well with the chewy rice. the store is also known for it’s medium-cooked egg, but i’d recommend getting that only if you order a large bowl if you don’t like your rice too wet. ✨ 福州魚丸湯 fuzhou fish ball soup (grandma approved): there’s pork stuffing inside each fishball and it goes really well with the soup 🍜 麻醬麵 sesame noodles 🥢 乾油麵 dry noodles (too plain according to my friend) 🍗 赤肉羹 taiwanese pork thick soup: must-order for me ✨ (i would’ve liked it more if they added more black...

We tried the braised pork rice, mushroom ball, pork and mixed soup with noodles, along with fish skin, and found everything to be quite satisfactory. A standout was the mushroom ball soup, a personal favourite. However, the braised pork rice was notably oily, so it's worth mentioning if you're not a fan of oily dishes.

The prices were reasonable, especially considering that everything is handmade. The diner itself was clean and comfortable, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere. The staff were alright. Friendly enough to contribute to a positive overall experience. Also, do keep in mind that the menu is in Chinese, so Google translate might come in handy. If you're looking for handmade dishes at an affordable price, this place is...

Efficient seating system with single cubicle seats. I tried the All-mix soup with assorted fish cakes, Fuzhou fishball with meat inside and meatball. Surprise to note that the fish balls are so chewy almost like a dumpling, but with more bite. The Fuzhou fishball is really tasty and fragrant, with the middle bit tasting a little bit like bacon.

Also was surprise to note that the soup is almost like a starch slurry, not a soupy soupy. On first taste the soup is sweet, so add the vinegar and vegetables on the table into your soup to balance it out. After adding vinegar it tastes similar to Singapore’s...