Dengfeng Fish Ball Museum Introduction
This is the first museum in the country dedicated to fish balls. In addition to its rich collection, it features a well-planned educational design, making it a popular destination for schools and families to learn about the local industry. Denfeng Foods initially sold traditional fish balls next to the Matsu Temple in Tamsui, where they were made and sold on-site. By preparing fresh fish paste daily with genuine ingredients, the reputation of Tamsui fish balls gradually gained fame, establishing them as a representative dish of Tamsui cuisine. This common delicacy is ranked among Taiwan's top four fish ball delicacies alongside Kaohsiung's mackerel fish balls, Tainan's milkfish balls, and the swordfish balls from Nan'ao. Admission to the museum is completely free, and visitors can discover photographs and equipment showcasing the fishing and fish ball manufacturing processes used by fishermen in the past. From fish production and processing to the shaping, cooking, and selling of fish balls, a visit to the museum is like experiencing a dazzling fish ball processing show. In addition to fish balls, in 1963, Denfeng also transformed Tamsui's fish production into "Tamsui Fish Floss," which serves as a side dish or an ingredient in soups like squid soup. Over time, due to its rich and delicious flavor, fish floss has become a popular local snack in Tamsui, and after being flavored with various seasonings, it pairs even better with drinks and beer.
