De Yu Fish Ball Introduction
In 1953, a young couple, Hong Bing-jian and Hong Hsu-feng, opened their first store beside Fu-You Temple (Ma Zu Temple). Every morning at five o'clock, the small shop is crowded with shoppers. Fresh fish caught from the Tamsui Fish Port is expertly prepared by skilled chefs who meticulously remove excess gills and scales. Each type of fresh fish product is paired with a different exclusive recipe, such as spinach fish balls and nutritious fish snacks enriched with DHA and calcium. The fish paste products from De Yu are very popular and are also the specified ingredients used in the renowned Tamsui A Gei old shop. In 1963, the Hong family took over the famous landmark "Red House" in Tamsui. Amid the rampant development by financial groups, the Hong family decided to preserve the historical value of the "Red House," and in 1999, they restored it to its original appearance, allowing the "Red House," built in the late 19th century and spanning three centuries, to continue standing on the hillside of the ferry terminal, serving as a century witness to Tamsui's development. When visiting De Yu, in addition to buying fish balls and fish snacks, don't forget to walk up the stairs along the alley next to the shop to appreciate the beauty of the red brick architecture and experience the dedication of an old store rooted in Tamsui.
