Tamsui Cultural A-Gei Introduction
A-ge originates from the Japanese word "油揚あげ" (abura a ge), which abbreviated is "あげ" (a ge), meaning "fried tofu skin." At "Cultural A-ge" near Tamsui High School on Zhenli Street, the special texture of the authentic fish paste, glass noodles, and fried tofu filled with seasoning sauce often attracts many celebrities and artists, boosting the popularity of this eatery. Every morning at around 3 AM, the owner starts hand-cutting the fried tofu, filling it with glass noodles stir-fried with soy sauce, fried shallots, and spices, then using fresh fish paste to seal the opening, and steaming it in a pot. The elastic fried tofu, glass noodles, and fish paste create a unique texture. The usual way to enjoy it is to scoop out the glass noodles from the fried tofu, allowing the noodles to soak up the owner's special sauce, making it taste very special, accompanied by a bowl of fish ball soup that is truly captivating. On holidays, there is always a long line in front of the store.
