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Tainan Night Market – Dadong Night Market

The latest news from Tainan Night Market should be the split of Dadong Night Market into Dadong East and Dadong Night Market! The old slogan “Da Da Wu Hua Da Wu Hua” is no longer applicable… However, whether it’s Dadong Night Market or Dadong East Night Market, both are located in the East District of Tainan City, and their respective areas are not large. They are arranged neatly in about three to four rows of square stalls, but they gather a lot of Tainan delicacies. You really can’t finish eating in one go! Truly deserving of the title “City of Gourmet”, don’t delay, quickly see what delicious food you’ve missed this time

A-Guei Grandma’s Traditional Health Soup 阿桂嬤祖傳養生湯

Located at the front entrance of Dadong Night Market, A-Guei Grandma’s health soup emits a fragrant herbal aroma. It’s a must-try medicinal stew at Dadong Night Market, with the soup made from genuine ingredients such as pig hearts and ribs, which is sweet and suitable for the temperature difference between day and night in Tainan. Not only do they sell soup, but you can also add noodles, vermicelli, and other staple foods. What’s special is that there are three choices of meat parts: bone-in, ribs, and lots of meat. Personally, bone-in meat is rare to find, but it mainly depends on your preference for which meat part to choose!

Large Intestine Vermicelli 大腸麵線

Having tasted vermicelli from various places, this vermicelli can be said to be exceptional! The vermicelli itself is not too sweet, the thickening sauce is not overly thick, and the highlight is the well-flavored large intestine, accompanied by special chili that’s somewhat like dried vegetables, both fragrant and spicy. Friends who dare to eat spicy must give it a try.

Tainan Night Market – Dadong East Night Market

De-Sheng Grilled Chicken Cutlet 德聖醬燒雞排

Who doesn’t have to eat chicken cutlets every time they come to the night market? With many delicacies at Dadong Night Market, now Dadong East Night Market, at the entrance, you can see De-Sheng Grilled Chicken Cutlet. The huge piece of chicken cutlet is fully soaked in sauce and grilled over charcoal. Who can resist the aroma? The freshly grilled chicken cutlet comes in three flavors to choose from: Japanese-style sauce, Thai-style sour and spicy, and honey mustard. The latter two will have additional sauce, but since the sauce itself is flavorful, adding extra sauce will make it saltier overall, so everyone can consider it.

Taiwanese Pancake with Filling 銅鑼燒

Turning around after buying a grilled chicken cutlet, you’ll smell the familiar aroma, it’s the Taiwanese pancake with filling that you’ve loved since childhood! The ones made by the boss are just the right size to be finished in one or two bites, perfect as a snack to eat while strolling through the night market. After eating something salty, pairing it with something sweet allows you to continue enjoying various delicacies! It’s ten yuan for any flavor you choose, I couldn’t resist buying a box to take home for breakfast~

Scallion Pancake 古曼蔥油餅

I’m not exaggerating, there’s always a long line as soon as the stall is set up! The locals have been enjoying this flavor since childhood. The dough is freshly rolled and fried on the spot, and they only sell a limited amount before closing. No wonder there’s always a long line. The bosses are skilled, quickly rolling out the dough, flipping it, and slicing it, leisurely completing each customer’s order. Especially the control of the heat is just right, frying the scallion pancake to golden crispiness, with a slightly thick texture that remains chewy even when cooled, leaving a lasting impression~ Highly recommended, even if you have to wait in line!

Korean Meat Patty 韓式肉餅

Korean street snacks and Korean meat patty can be found in Taiwanese night markets! Dadong Night Market and Dadong East Night Market indeed gather cuisines from various countries. Passing by, it’s hard not to be attracted by the rows of meat patties on the grill. The large patties absorb the aroma of meat juice and chopped scallions, turning golden brown on the grill and then placed in a cup with some onions added to enhance the flavor, making the taste richer. If you want to try something new, don’t miss out.

A-Mei Grandma’s Milk Tea 阿美嬤紅茶奶

Walking in the night market, every hand holds a cup of bubble tea. Besides Thai milk tea, there’s this unique “A-Mei Grandma’s Milk Tea” that’s exclusive to Tainan. In the past, it used to be served in bags, but due to government regulations on plastic use, it’s now served in cups, without the novelty of drinking from a bag, but the deliciousness of the drink itself remains unchanged!

Tsai’s Stinky Tofu 蔡家臭豆腐

Stinky tofu seems to be one of the essential stalls in night markets. Tsai’s Stinky Tofu is also a somewhat famous stall in Dadong Night Market. Their stinky tofu is cut into small triangular pieces, so it’s fried to be crispy, and you won’t feel the tofu texture too much. Without the soft interior, there are Korean-style pickled vegetables to choose from, which is quite special. Paired with a bowl of pork blood soup, it’s just the right amount!

Dadong, Dadong East Night Market Transportation

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