Hibiscus Cake Shop - Hualien Sweet Potato Origin Store Introduction
A Century-Old Store - Huibishu Bakery, the Originator of Hualien Sweet Potato 【Huibishu Bakery】was established in 1899 (the 32nd year of the Meiji era / 12 years before the founding of the Republic) and has a history of over a hundred years. "Huibishu" refers to one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japan, the god of wealth, and was named during the Japanese occupation to symbolize good fortune and prosperous finances. The signature product, "Hualien Sweet Potato," took three years of meticulous development before its release. As the final product is made entirely from the filling without any outer skin, it was initially referred to as "Filling Sweet Potato." This product received multiple awards from the Emperor of Japan during the Taisho and Showa eras and became a tribute to the Emperor at that time. The flags and awards preserved in the shop are historical evidence of this honor. Traditional handmade methods allow the authentic flavors of Hualien Sweet Potato, Hualien Yam, Millet Cakes (Sticky Rice Cakes), and Shachima to be continuously passed down. Careful research and modification have also led to the creation of new Hualien specialties such as Mochi Cakes, Sweet Potato Cakes with Filling, Fresh Milk Cakes, Huixing Cakes, Brown Sugar Q Sweet Potato, and Brown Sugar Q Yam, as well as Bi-color Sweet Potato Sticks... and more, allowing the century-old Huibishu to showcase new elegance in the new century.
