Dengfeng Fish Ball Museum Introduction
This is the first fish ball-themed museum in the country. In addition to its rich collection, it features well-planned educational designs, making it a popular destination for schools and families to observe local industries. Denfeng Foods initially sold fish balls at a traditional fish ball shop next to the Tamsui Mazu Temple, producing and selling fresh fish paste daily. This practice gradually established the reputation of Tamsui fish balls, making them a representative of Tamsui's cuisine. This common delicacy ranks alongside Kaohsiung's mackerel fish balls, Tainan's milkfish balls, and Nanfangao's squid fish balls as one of Taiwan's four major fish ball delicacies. Admission to the museum is completely free, and visitors can discover photos and equipment documenting the fishing and fish ball production processes used by fishermen in earlier times. From the harvest of fish to processing, molding, cooking, and selling fish balls, a visit to the museum provides an immersive experience akin to a spectacular fish ball processing showcase. In addition to fish balls, in 1963, Denfeng transformed Tamsui's fish products into "Tamsui Fish Crisp," which consumers can use as a side dish or as an ingredient in various soups and broths, such as squid soup. Over time, due to its rich and delicious flavor, fish crisp has become a popular Tamsui snack and is often enjoyed with various seasonings, enhancing the taste when paired with beverages or beer.
