Zheng Jia Fish Ball and Meatball Introduction
Long before Taiwan's recovery, there was an old man named Zheng who sold fish balls and meatballs on the streets near the Dongmen Market, carrying a bamboo pole. The second-generation owner, who was successful at a young age, took over Zheng's business at the age of thirteen. Soon after, he settled the shop within the Chenghuang Temple, alleviating the hardships of traveling and selling. Now in its third generation, this establishment has a rich history of eighty years, making it one of the most renowned old brands within Chenghuang Temple. The ingredients for the fish balls and meatballs are freshly sourced from 'sea fish'. After a meticulous process of de-scaling, deboning, and mixing, the fish is then handcrafted into shape. This is a daily routine, ensuring that you will never find frozen fish balls or meatballs here. Besides the owner and his wife, the future owner and their daughters also assist, with the family adopting a relaxed and efficient shift system to serve customers visiting Chenghuang Temple.
