Deyu Fish Balls Introduction
In 1953, a young couple, Hong Bing-jian and Hong Hsu-feng, opened the first shop on the left side of Fuyou Temple (Mazu Temple). Every morning at five o'clock, the small shop is packed with customers. Fresh fish caught daily from Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf is skillfully prepared by experienced chefs, removing excess gills and scales. Each type of fresh fish product is paired with a unique recipe, such as spinach fish balls and nutritious fish snacks enriched with DHA and calcium. The fish paste products from Deyu are very popular and are even designated as raw materials by the old store, A-Ge, in Tamsui. In 1963, the Hong family took over the famous landmark "Red House" in Tamsui. In the face of aggressive development by the corporation, the Hong family decided to preserve the historical value of the "Red House." In 1999, following the principle of restoring its original appearance, the "Red House," built in the late 19th century and spanning three centuries, continues to stand proud on the hillside at the ferry terminal, serving as a testament to Tamsui's development. When visiting Deyu, in addition to purchasing fish balls and fish snacks, don't forget to climb the stairs up the alley beside the store to admire the beautiful red brick architecture and experience the dedication of this old Tamsui shop.
