Taichung must-try breakfast! The local people highly recommend this rice ball shop, where you can freely mix and match from over ten different ingredients!
- byVic

讀後心得
The "My Home Rice Ball" in Xitun District, Taichung, may not be highly recognized, but it is deeply loved by local residents. They offer three types of rice: purple rice, white rice, and brown rice, paired with over ten kinds of ingredients and a homemade spicy anchovy sauce, allowing customers to mix and match freely, making it addictive. The shop has attracted a number of regular customers, and there are also options for handmade soy milk and rice milk. The variety of rice balls is extensive, and the flavors are exceptional, making it suitable for food lovers who enjoy innovative tastes.
In the Xitun District of Taichung, there is a rice ball shop called "我家飯糰" (My Home Rice Ball). Although it is not very well-known online, the locals love it dearly, and it is common to see people lining up. They offer three different rice options (purple rice, white rice, and germ rice), as well as more than a dozen toppings and homemade crispy fish chili sauce, allowing customers to choose freely, resulting in an irresistible delicious experience.
This shop is a secret little place recommended by locals; in fact, regular customers often overlook it. Friends who know about this shop are advised not to keep it to themselves and to share it with more people.
The name "我家飯糰" (My Home Rice Ball) is very special, and most of the customers in the shop are regulars. Besides rice balls, their handmade soy milk and rice milk are also quite popular.
First-time customers may face a dilemma in choosing because there are three types of rice to choose from and they can mix according to personal preferences, such as pairing white rice and purple rice.
Each rice ball can have five selected toppings, and the more than ten mouth-watering toppings in the cabinet can really cause hesitation. Despite the small size of the shop, the hygiene and cleanliness of the food are well maintained.
For those who enjoy spicy food, it is recommended to add crispy fish chili, which enhances the flavor significantly.
This time, I chose a mixed rice ball with white rice and purple rice, which is quite substantial, about the size of a fist, making it a bit difficult to handle with one hand. The rice is cooked to perfection, with each grain distinct and retaining a certain level of moisture.
Customers can mix and match toppings at will, creating their very own personalized rice ball.
My personal favorite combination is pork floss, nori, braised egg, fried dough sticks, and vegetarian ingredients, topped with crispy fish chili. The flavor is just right, not too greasy, with a savory taste complemented by the aroma of the nori and moderate spiciness.
This rice ball filled me up until noon, and most of the customers in the shop are local elders who come to buy rice balls with their grandchildren.
The shop's address is as follows:
- Address: 393 Chongqing Road, Xitun District, Taichung City
- Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Phone: 04 2315-6776