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愛弟豆花
Exit 1 · about 2 min walk
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愛弟豆花

Ai Di Douhua
Local Eats, Desserts, Late-Night Eats · 中山區
★ 4.2・1,563 reviews 289 views Open now
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A VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth planning around

“Lemon in tofu pudding gives this dessert a distinct character, alongside decades in business and a family story. Neighbors and students making it an after-meal habit reveal a slice of everyday Dazhi.”

Lemon and peanut tofu pudding Traditional sweet soup desserts A family story of brothers
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★★★
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Definitely worth the walk

If you are already at 大直站 · Dazhi, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★★☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
Good if it fits your route

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
A Tangy Turn for Traditional Tofu Pudding

Lemon juice brightens the syrup's sweetness, contrasting with soft tofu pudding and tender peanuts. It suits anyone who likes sweet-tart flavors and wants to try a traditional dessert.

02
Discover Neighborhood Life through Dessert

Neighbors and students have tofu pudding after meals. A visit offers a taste of everyday Dazhi and a refreshing finish to dinner.

03
A Familiar Name with over 1,000 Reviews

Google currently shows around 4.2 stars from 1,563 reviews, an easy-to-read indication of its popularity for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

1982 SINCE

Keeping a Younger Brother's Memory in the Name

Founded in 1982, the shop was originally called 兄弟豆花. After the younger brother died, the family renamed it 愛弟豆花 (Ai Di Douhua) in his memory. That family history remains behind the familiar sign today. In the bowl, the simple pairing of tofu pudding and syrup continues, with lemon tang giving it a flavor of its own.

Founded in 1982 Originally named 兄弟豆花 Renamed in memory of a younger brother
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Chilled Lemon and Peanut Tofu Pudding MetroBites visit photo

Chilled Lemon and Peanut Tofu Pudding

Soft tofu pudding has a gentle soy aroma, lemon syrup adds bright acidity, and tender cooked peanuts balance the sweet-tart flavors with a fuller texture.

TAIWAN FOOD Dou Hua
A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Everyday Taiwanese Dessert in a Bowl of Syrup

Tofu pudding with syrup, peanuts, or tapioca pearls is a familiar Taiwanese dessert combination, bringing tenderness, softness, and chew together. Ai Di adds lemon juice to the syrup, giving the familiar soy aroma and sweetness a bright tang and an individual character to this everyday after-meal bowl.

Traditional Taiwanese dessert
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Dou Hua

Silky tofu pudding served with syrup and toppings, enjoyed either warm or chilled.

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✨ AI Visit Notes

愛弟豆花 (Ai Di Douhua) has spent over 40 years on 北安路 in Dazhi, relying on the fundamentals of tofu pudding, peanuts, tapioca pearls, and syrup rather than a counter lined with endless toppings. The unusual addition of lemon juice creates its signature. Chilled Lemon and Peanut Tofu Pudding gives traditional sweetness a tangy lift, especially refreshing on a hot evening. Simple as it is, becoming an after-meal habit for generations takes more than 'adding something odd.'

The space and atmosphere:The shop keeps the casual, lived-in feel of an old dessert spot, with distinctive decorations and the owner's collections. Seats are not arranged as a carefully designed photo studio; the tofu pudding has always been the point. In summer, neighbors and students often crowd in after dinner. For a quieter bowl, avoid the peak around seven or eight in the evening. The setting is a little busy, but an old shop was never meant to be a sterile display case.

愛弟豆花 (Ai Di Douhua) visit photo愛弟豆花 (Ai Di Douhua) visit photo

Location and visiting tips:The address is 台北市中山區北安路542號, about a 1- to 2-minute walk from Exit 3 of Dazhi (大直站). Parking nearby is not particularly easy, so the metro is simpler. Follow the latest on-site menu for opening hours, sweetness, hot or cold choices, and available toppings.
● Chilled Lemon and Peanut Tofu Pudding

Chilled Lemon and Peanut Tofu Pudding is the shop's most recognizable combination. The soft pudding begins with a gentle soy aroma; lemon in the syrup brings bright acidity that lifts the sweetness and the peanuts' fuller texture, making the bowl refreshing and lively. Lemon is not merely decoration—the sweet-tart balance genuinely changes the whole bowl's rhythm. If you dislike sourness, ask whether it can be adjusted rather than grimacing at the first bite and blaming the owner for not warning you.

Uncle's words: Some creativity is just throwing things in. Some tells you at the first bite that the owner thought it through. Lemon tofu pudding belongs to the latter.
Peanuts:The peanuts are cooked soft, retaining their shape without hardness, with sweetness that fits the pudding. They are not a separately named dish but an important topping in this signature bowl. Bite into one after the lemon tang and the contrast between fullness and brightness is clearest.
愛弟豆花 (Ai Di Douhua) visit photo
Tapioca pearls:The pearls are chewy, with neither hard centers nor a mushy texture, adding something to chew to the otherwise soft pudding. Ask on-site about availability and whether they can be added; toppings are not a permanent guarantee.
The tofu pudding itself:The tofu pudding leans soft rather than firm and bouncy like a set pudding. Its soy aroma comes through, and it is not empty-tasting on its own. Lemon and toppings are memorable, but without a sound base the bowl would be nothing but sweet-tart syrup. Ai Di at least gets that foundation right.
A useful reminder:The topping choice is relatively compact, which saves you from contemplating your entire life at the counter. Try the signature lemon and peanut combination first. If you prefer traditional sweetness, adjust according to the options available.
💡 Ordering Notes

In summer, start with Chilled Lemon and Peanut Tofu Pudding and ask about tapioca pearls if you want more chew. Mention sourness concerns or an inability to eat peanuts when ordering. Avoid busy evening peaks for a more leisurely bowl.

  • Location:台北市中山區北安路542號, about a 1- to 2-minute walk from Exit 3 of Dazhi.
  • Background:An old dessert shop serving Dazhi for over 40 years.
  • Highlights:Lemon juice in tofu pudding, soft peanuts, tender tofu pudding, and a short topping list.
  • Good for:Dessert after a meal, cooling off on summer nights, local students and residents, and fans of sweet-tart flavors.

📌 Editor's Take

Ai Di Douhua has lasted over 40 years on 北安路 through soft tofu pudding, tender peanuts, and chewy pearls, with lemon bringing a refreshing tang to traditional syrup. It relies on those basics rather than gimmicks. The shop is casual and busy at popular times, part of everyday life at an old neighborhood dessert spot. My take: make a minute's detour from Dazhi after dinner. This bowl takes far less effort than chasing down a glamorous dessert shop.

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4.2
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
10465台灣臺北市中山區北安路542號
Opening hours
Monday: 10:30 – 23:00
Tuesday: 10:30 – 23:00
Wednesday: 10:30 – 23:00
Thursday: 10:30 – 23:00
Friday: 10:30 – 23:00
Saturday: 10:30 – 23:00
Sunday: 10:30 – 23:00
Phone
02 2532 1485
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

14
大直站 · Dazhi
Exit 1 · about 2 min walk · about 100 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 2 min walk · about 111 m
Walking About 2 min from Exit 1 · about 100 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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