Must-try breakfast in Taichung! A rice ball shop highly recommended by locals, offering more than a dozen ingredients to freely mix and match your own rice ball~
- byVic

讀後心得
In the Xitun District of Taichung, "我家飯糰" may not be well-known online, but it is a beloved spot for locals to line up for. They offer three types of rice (purple rice, white rice, and germinated rice) and more than ten kinds of ingredients, along with a special spicy anchovy sauce, allowing customers to create their own combinations. The rice balls are large and have a great texture, making them very popular and perfect for those who enjoy creative pairings. Don't forget to try their handmade soy milk and rice milk; they are sure to leave a lasting impression!
In the Xitun District of Taichung, when it comes to rice balls, people might first think of a few rice ball shops at the intersection of Qinghai Road, Hankou Road, and Shaanxi Road. Although my family's rice ball shop is not well-known online, it is highly praised by the local residents and is considered a popular spot for queues. The shop offers three types of rice options (purple rice, white rice, and germ rice), as well as more than ten kinds of fillings and a special little fish sauce with chili. Customers can mix and match according to their taste, making it a place worth repeating visits.
My family's rice ball shop is highly recommended among local residents. As someone who often goes to Hankou Road and Shaanxi Road to buy rice balls, I was surprised not to know about this hidden gem. I hope those who are aware will not keep it to themselves and can share it more. Thank you very much!
The name of my family's rice ball shop is very unique, attracting many frequent customers to come back. Besides rice balls, they also offer handmade soy milk and rice milk for customers to enjoy.
First-time customers may face difficulty in choosing, just like I did, because there are three types of rice to select from and they can mix them according to personal preference, such as a dual-colored rice ball with white rice and purple rice.
Each rice ball allows for the selection of 5 fillings, and with more than ten kinds of fillings displayed in the glass cabinet, it can be overwhelming. However, the categorization of different ingredients keeps the small stall looking clean and hygienic.
Those who enjoy strong flavors can try adding some little fish and chili; this can enhance the taste even more.
This time I chose a large rice ball made with a mixture of white rice and purple rice, almost the size of a fist, making it hard to hold with one hand.
The rice is cooked to perfection, with each grain standing out and slightly sticky, retaining a moderate level of moisture, giving a fresh texture. The fillings can be matched according to personal preference, creating a unique rice ball.
My personal preference includes the combination of pork floss, seaweed, braised egg, fried dough stick, and vegetarian ingredients, topped off with some small fish and chili. When I took a bite, it was not greasy, and the salty and fragrant flavor with a hint of seaweed and appropriate spiciness was delightful.
This rice ball kept me full until noon; it truly is a meal worth recommending.
Here, many elderly people bring their grandchildren to buy rice balls. Watching the kids choose their favorite fillings in front of the glass cabinet is a scene that is rare in other rice ball shops, making it feel heartwarming.
The address of my family's rice ball shop is: No. 393, Chongqing Road, Xitun District, Taichung City. The business hours are every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, and the contact number is: 04 2315-6776.