Shenkeng Old Street: A Nostalgic Stinky Tofu Food Trip

I visited Shenkeng Old Street after a long time. I chose to go on a Friday this time, and the crowds were moderate, so I could stroll leisurely on the old street.

Shenkeng Old Street is about 300 meters long. The New Taipei City Government has designated the old street as a special historical area, and is committed to the integration and coexistence of historical preservation and modern life.

The street architecture is full of retro charm, as if traveling back in time to grandma's era. Many stores retain their quaint old signs, with modern store names marked below, which is impressive.

When you come to the old street, don't rush to feast. It is recommended to walk through this 300-meter-long old street first and scan all the delicacies with your eyes. When you are strolling, if you see this general store full of childhood memories, be sure to go in and relive them.

General Store: Reliving Childhood Fun

The words general store have been replaced by chain convenience stores in big cities, and you can only see these childhood toys in old streets or rural areas.

Look at these chocolate bars! Snacks full of childhood memories! When I was a kid, I secretly bought one and felt so happy.

This little blue and white flip-flop magnet makes people smile, and "Taiwan Beer" is so cute! It's almost a burst of girlishness, I want to buy, want to buy, buy, buy, buy.........

There is also this kind of candy, I used to take a box and eat it for several days, and I always carefully put it in my pocket and opened it slowly, because there is fine sugar powder inside that will spill out, it's really cute.

Walking along, I suddenly saw a line of people, which greatly aroused my curiosity. How could I miss this?

As a taro lover, you must not miss this taro bun!

20 yuan each, buy five get one free, just enough for a box of six. Everyone buys them by the boxes. Because I just wanted to try it, so... Boss, please give me two taro buns! I thought the taste was similar to taro cake, but I was amazed when I bit into it. It's completely different! The taste is softer than I imagined, and the taro flavor is very strong, which makes people love it. No wonder everyone buys three or five boxes.

Since I've already lined up, how can I easily let go of the glutinous rice sausage? You must try this special-looking handmade rice sausage. This box is 50 yuan, which seems to be 600 grams (if I remember correctly). This is thicker and bigger than the average rice sausage, so I think the price is very reasonable, and it's really delicious!

Oh right! Originally, there would be coriander on top, but because the friend who went with me was extremely afraid of the taste of coriander, I had to give it up.

And this grilled stinky tofu, oh no~ it's grilled fragrant tofu. When you come to Shenkeng, this is also one of the must-try delicacies.

These neatly arranged fragrant tofu are really worth a try. How fragrant is it? Words cannot describe it, you really need to come here to experience it yourself.

How to match it is written here. There is even raw (cold dish), which really scared me, but I was relieved when I saw "cook it yourself" below.

Grilled tofu is like grilled skewers, the sauce is very important. I think the taste of this sauce is a bit light, but fortunately it is paired with spicy kimchi, and the taste is pulled back a bit.

As expected, it is grilled fragrant tofu, and there is no smell of stinky tofu at all. If you don't dare to eat stinky tofu, you can come here to try grilled fragrant tofu. Look at the white and tender meat inside, it would be even better if the sauce tasted stronger.

Entering today's main point, of course, you have to eat this kind of spicy stinky tofu, and spicy duck blood is also super attractive.

The good thing about this kind of stinky tofu specialty store is that you can eat tofu cooked in different ways. Order everything you want to eat at once, and then you will find a table full of tofu when the dishes are served, haha~

I specially ordered a pot of spicy duck blood to satisfy my taste buds. Why didn't I order spicy tofu duck blood? Because I wanted to eat another braised tofu, so I had to give up the tofu duck blood pot.

And fried stinky tofu is one of the must-orders, how can you give up this national delicacy! To be honest, stinky tofu is only delicious when it's stinky enough~~ The stinkier it smells, the more fragrant it tastes in your mouth!

Of course, after the meal, you need to have a sweet soup to be perfect.

Look, look, how can you pass by as if you didn't see it~

And this is amazing, you can actually choose the soup base, it's great! As a taro lover, I of course chose taro cold soup.

But I don't know if it's because it's cold soup, or because I usually buy sugar-free or slightly sweet hand-cranked drinks, so I feel that this bowl of taro ball soup is too sweet! So I didn't finish the soup sorry~ And now many people are on a health regimen, so they don't eat too sweet food and drinks. I wonder if Aunt Azhu can add a little less sugar, because I feel thirsty after eating it~~ But the taro balls are really delicious ((happy))

Extra reminder!! For friends who come by car or motorcycle, parking is strictly prohibited in the old street! Vehicles are prohibited from entering from 10 am to 8 pm on holidays!

『Shenkeng Street, Shenkeng District』

Opening hours: 09:00–21:00

Driving by yourself:
National Highway No. 3 Muzha Interchange > City Road 106B > Bailu Bridge > City Road 106
When you see the big banyan tree at the entrance, it means you have arrived at Shenkeng Old Street! You can park your car in the Shenkeng District Public Parking Garage, and there are also public parking lots at the entrance and exit of the old street

Public transportation:
Take buses 660, 666, 679, 795, 819 to "Shenkeng Station" and you will arrive
There are also buses from Taipei MRT City Hall Station, Guting Station, Qizhang Station, Beimen Station, Jingmei Station, Muzha Station and along the Taipei MRT Green Line that can take you to Shenkeng. You can choose the station to take the bus near you

Taiwan Tourist Shuttle:
Take the Taiwan Tourist Shuttle Muzha Pingxi Line and get off at the "Shenkeng Old Street" station!