Jian
I didn't buy the "Zhuangyuan Gao" (a type of traditional Chinese cake), but I bought their maltose candy. It comes in various cute shapes, perfect for kids. I asked the shopkeeper if it would break easily, and they humorously replied, "No! …
Location: 105, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, Ciyou Village, Raohe St, 237號 No
Raohe Night Market
Raohe Night Market stall steaming traditional scholar cakes with sesame or peanut filling, alongside eight immortals fruit.
Raohe Night Market stall steaming traditional scholar cakes with sesame or peanut filling, alongside eight immortals fruit.
Tucked midway along Raohe Street in Songshan District, this unassuming night-market stall specialises in two old-fashioned Taiwanese sweet treats: freshly steamed scholar cakes (狀元糕, zhuangyuan gao) and eight immortals fruit (八仙果, baxian guo). The stall keeps a small queue of regulars and is found near the A-Wen winter melon tea stand, separate from the more famous "Jidi Shijia" scholar cake stall at the market entrance. The owner steams each cake to order over a wooden steamer mounted on the cart.\n\nThe scholar cakes are made from sieved rice flour (a blend of indica rice and glutinous rice flour) layered with a sweet filling, then cooked by high-temperature steam in around 20 seconds. Flavours include sesame, peanut, coconut, chocolate and vegetarian floss, sold in sets of four for TWD 70 or six for TWD 100. Eight immortals fruit, a traditional candied and honeyed preserve prized as a throat lozenge, is sold alongside. The stall is a short walk from Songshan MRT station (Green Line, Exit 5) and suits visitors chasing a nostalgic, hand-made Taiwanese dessert rather than a heavy meal.\n\nIf you have a sweet tooth and a spare few minutes, watching the vendor's rapid, heatproof hands swap steamer baskets is half the fun. Stop by for a warm sesame scholar cake and a pocket of eight immortals fruit on your next Raohe crawl.Operating hours not available
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Jian
I didn't buy the "Zhuangyuan Gao" (a type of traditional Chinese cake), but I bought their maltose candy. It comes in various cute shapes, perfect for kids. I asked the shopkeeper if it would break easily, and they humorously replied, "No! …
Janus Tsai
Zhuangyuan cake comes in four flavors: In addition to the common traditional sesame and peanut flavors, …
Cheng Ching Yang
I hadn't had Zhuangyuan cake in a long time, so I bought some to try. Even at 5 pm, there was no queue, the owner was super friendly, and the Zhuangyuan cake was very chewy and not mushy – it was delicious!
饒河街狀元糕 八仙果
Four Rice Balls with Toppings
A white styrofoam box containing four round rice balls, each topped with different ingredients labeled in Chinese characters. The toppings include peanuts (brown), sesame seeds (black), cocoa powder (dark brown/black), and coconut (white). The box is placed on a yellow plastic bag.
Street Food Stall with Signage and Staff
A street food stall featuring a vendor in an orange floral shirt preparing food behind a counter. Visible items include steaming baskets, jars of condiments, and hanging lanterns. A large sign advertises '狀元糕' (Zhuangyuan Cake) and '八仙果' (Eight Immortals Fruit), listing prices like 70 per 4 pieces or 100 per box. Additional signage mentions ingredients like sesame and flower jam.
Street Food Stall with Lollipops
A street food stall displays numerous golden, translucent lollipop-shaped candies on sticks arranged in rows on a metal rack. A person wearing an orange floral shirt and a blue face mask stands behind the display, pointing towards something off-camera. Steam rises from the area near the candies, suggesting they are freshly made or warm. In the background, there is a yellow banner with red Chinese characters and other people gathered around.
Golden Lollipop Display
A display of golden, character-shaped lollipops on sticks, packaged in clear plastic and arranged on wooden racks at a market stall. Background shows partial views of people and kitchen equipment.
Lollipop Treats
A hand holds two golden lollipops wrapped in clear plastic, tied with red ribbons. One is shaped like a cartoon face, the other resembles Hello Kitty. In the background, there are clothing racks on wheels and a pink bag on the ground.
Street Food Stall with Golden Lollipops
A street food stall displays golden, character-shaped lollipops on sticks arranged in a wooden rack. A person wearing a yellow shirt and mask is visible on the left, while another person in black stands to the right holding a purple tote bag. Plastic bags and other items are scattered around the table.
Onigiri with Black Sesame Filling
A close-up of a white cardboard box containing two onigiri (rice balls). One is being held by chopsticks, revealing a dark black sesame filling inside the rice. The other onigiri has a golden-brown toasted surface.
Street Food Stall with Steaming Dessert
A woman wearing a face mask and an orange floral shirt holds open a white cardboard box containing six round, steamed desserts with visible fillings (white, black, brown). Steam rises from the container. In the background, there is a busy night market scene with other stalls, people walking, hanging red lanterns, and illuminated signs in Chinese characters. A yellow flag with partial text 'ANEL' is visible on the left.
Street Food Stall with Glazed Treats
A bustling street food stall featuring golden, glazed treats on skewers displayed in glass jars. A large red lantern hangs above the counter where staff serve customers. Various bottles and containers are visible on the metal table, along with a gas cylinder. People gather around, some holding bags or waiting to order.
Golden Lollipop Display
A wooden rack holds numerous golden, translucent lollipops shaped like cartoon characters and animals, each wrapped in clear plastic.
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