Dengfeng Fish Ball Museum Introduction
This is the first fish ball-themed museum in the country. In addition to its rich collections, it features planned educational designs, making it a popular destination for schools and families to learn about the local industry. Dengfeng Foods initially sold fish balls next to the Tamsui Mazu Temple using a traditional method, making fresh fish balls daily from scratch. This gradually established the reputation of Tamsui fish balls, making them a representative dish of Tamsui cuisine. This popular street food is ranked among the four major fish ball delicacies in Taiwan, alongside Kaohsiung swordfish balls, Tainan milkfish balls, and Nanfang'ao ghost knife fish balls. Admission to the museum is completely free, and visitors can discover photos and tools showing how fishermen caught fish and the process of making fish balls in factories, from sourcing fish, processing, to shaping and cooking the fish balls for sale. Visiting the museum feels like an immersive experience in a dazzling fish ball processing show. In addition to fish balls, in 1963, Dengfeng also transformed Tamsui’s fish products into "Tamsui fish floss," allowing consumers to use it as a side dish or in soups like squid soup. Over time, the rich and delicious flavor of fish floss has turned it into a popular snack from Tamsui, which, after adding various seasonings for multiple flavors, pairs excellently with drinks and beer.
