Taiwan local dessert restaurant Meet Fresh

When talking about taro ball soup (dessert), most foreigners usually associate it with Jiufen, but there are numerous places in Taipei where you can find taro ball soup just as delicious as the one in Jiufen. Today, we will be talking about "Meet Fresh鮮芋仙", a restaurant that serves Taiwanese desserts made with taro, including cheap, delicious taro ball soup.

address:台北市中山區復興南路一段36號
open hours: SAT10:00–22:00 SUN10:00–22:00 MON10:00–22:00 TUE10:00–22:00 WED10:00–22:00THU10:00–22:00 FRI10:00–22:00
official website:http://www.meetfresh.com.tw/

As you enter the shop, there are some images along the the menu above the cashier. There is a paper menu with English and Japanese translations, making it easy for foreigners to place their orders. The shop is fitted with comfortable seats, so you can enjoy your sweet treat at ease!

When we entered the shop at around 8pm, there were not too many customers, but we saw a group of foreign students along with some local folks. It seems that taro ball soup at this place attracts both local and foreign customers. After placing your order, the restaurant staff will give you a pager. You can find a nice seat, and pick up your order after the pager vibrates.

Lets go over what I ate this evening.

This bowl is Taro Ball Soup Order #4 on the menu (It may be served hot or cold). It is served with taro ball, boba, taro, and Jiufen taro ball (different flavors, but you may not decide which one) in red bean soup. The taro is very soft and fits my taste since I really love taro. The taro ball and boba have firm textures because they are made fresh daily.

This is taro milk made with fresh, sweet taro. The taro is smashed and added to the milk. The taro is very sweet, also making the drink sweet.

After talking for a while and finishing up our food, we were ready to go. Since it was a rainy day, there weren't too many customers. The lanterns inside give a very warm welcome to all customers. If you don't have the time to travel to Jiufen to enjoy taro ball soup there, this restaurant in Taipei is definitely a very affordable alternative. :)