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Planning a trip to Penghu this year? If you’re wondering what must-try foods the island offers, look no further. We’ve compiled a list of local delicacies that both tourists and locals love. From freshly caught seafood to unique cactus ice cream, and even the legendary Post Office Green Onion Pancake, here are some must-eat snacks you can enjoy from dawn till dusk on your Penghu adventure!

Essential Penghu Foods for First-Time Visitors

澎湖郵局口蔥油餅 Post Office Green Onion Pancake

Before it even opens, there’s already a line! “Post Office Green Onion Pancake” offers three choices: plain, with one egg, or with two eggs. The pancakes are handmade, giving them a fresh flour aroma and chewy texture. The freshly fried pancakes are crispy and fluffy. On the counter, you’ll find a variety of condiments and toppings like ketchup, spicy soy sauce, garlic paste, and shredded cucumber. Add them to your liking to elevate the overall flavor—delicious and satisfying!

• Address: No. 36, Huimin 1st Road, Magong City, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 913 533 826
• Hours: 14:00–18:30 (Closed on Tuesdays)

新發小吃部（拇指麵）Xinfa Street Noodle

When it comes to well-known noodle shops in Penghu, “Xinfa Street Noodle” is one of the first that comes to mind. They serve assorted noodles, vermicelli, winter noodles, and sticky rice dumplings. The broth is made with squid, thin slices of pork, shrimp, and fried shallots, resulting in a light and sweet taste. Locals often refer to it as “Thumb Noodles” because when the owner serves the noodles, his thumb would dip into the soup, or because the portions are so generous that the thumb could easily get submerged in the soup.

• Address: No. 58, Minzu Road, Magong City, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 6 927 2743
• Hours: 09:00–20:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)

石泉牛雜湯 Shiquan Beef Soup

A hidden gem known mainly to locals, “Shiquan Beef Soup” operates from early morning until 1 PM. Besides beef offal soup and noodles, they offer a wide range of breakfast options like omelets, pork buns, fried noodles, leek pies, radish cakes, French toast, minced pork rice, and hot pot noodles. The beef offal soup has a milky white broth with a light and sweet flavor. Inside, you’ll find tender slices of beef shank and honeycomb tripe—try it with the special chili sauce for the ultimate Penghu breakfast experience.

• Address: No. 880130, Magong City, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 6 921 0850
• Hours: 05:00–13:00 (Closed on Mondays)

三哥酒釀雞排 Sange Fermented Rice Chicken Cutlet

Beloved by both locals and tourists, “Sange Fermented Rice Chicken Cutlet” is made from fresh chicken and marinated with a secret recipe. The freshly fried cutlet has an incredibly crispy exterior, and each bite releases a burst of fermented rice aroma with juicy tenderness. Another popular dish is their signature meat skewer, which is dense and flavorful without as strong of a fermented rice scent as the chicken. Be sure to call ahead to order, or you might face a long wait!

• Address: No. 80-1, Minquan Road, Magong City, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 6 926 9693
• Hours: 14:30–20:00

瑞師父海菜煎餅 Seaweed Pancake

Seaweed is a specialty of Penghu, known for its unique flavor and high nutritional value. “Rui Shifu Seaweed Pancake,” described as a “seaweed-flavored green onion pancake,” is made by mixing flour and seaweed into a pancake that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The seaweed flavor is strong, and it doesn’t need any sauce to be delicious! Besides their signature seaweed pancake, they also offer crispy small squid heads, scallops, and squid noodles—definitely worth a try.

• Address: No. 42, Zhongzheng Road, Magong City, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 6 926 1957
• Hours: 10:30–23:00

乾益堂中藥行 Qian Yi Tang Herbal Shop

Why mention a herbal shop in a list of Penghu foods? Because “Qian Yi Tang Herbal Shop,” a century-old business run by four generations, offers herbal eggs and herbal tofu that are a must-buy for visitors. The herbal eggs and tofu are delicately infused with a mild herbal aroma, tasting slightly sweet and refreshing. Notably, Qian Yi Tang is a registered historical site in Penghu County. Another historical site, Siyan Well, is located right in front—perfect for a stroll and a snack.

• Address: No. 42, Zhongyang Street, Magong City, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 6 927 2489
• Hours: 08:30–18:00

鐘記燒餅 Zhong’s Clay Oven Roll 

“Zhong’s Clay Oven Roll is a well-known breakfast spot in Penghu, famous for its handmade crispy pastries. What makes them unique is the addition of yeast to the dough, ensuring the pastry stays crisp even when cooled. The shop offers a wide variety of fillings, including ham, bacon, kimchi, tuna, scallion eggs with dried scallops, Thai chicken legs, and more. Popular options are scallion egg with youtiao, peeled chili egg, char siu pork scallion egg, and kimchi scallion egg.

• Address: No. 35-2, Wenkang Street, Magong City, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 6 926 0700
• Hours: 06:30–10:00

二崁杏仁茶 Erkan Almond Tea

After introducing so many Penghu snacks, we wrap up with “Erkan Almond Tea.” This shop uses traditional methods to grind almonds into a rich and aromatic almond tea. The menu is simple, offering only almond tea and sea jelly. The almond tea has a thick, creamy flavor—perfect for warming up in the winter or cooling off with an iced version in the summer!

• Address: No. 36, Xiyu Township, Penghu County
• Phone: +886 6 998 3891
• Hours: 09:30–17:00

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