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土城芋頭之家(休假消息放在最新動態)
Exit 2 · about 4 min walk

土城芋頭之家(休假消息放在最新動態)

Tucheng Yutou Zhi Jia
Desserts, Taiwanese Cuisine, Local Eats · 土城區
★ 4.3・3,202 reviews 332 views Open now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“The candied taro and varied toppings give a clear reason to visit, and the shop has also appeared on 食尚玩家 (Super Taste), making it a convenient stop for fans of Taiwanese ice desserts.”

House-made Candied Taro Layered Shaved-Ice Textures Hot and Cold Desserts
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
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 海山站 · Haishan, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to change plans

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
From Peeling to Candying, All Done In-House

The shop handles peeling, simmering, and candying the taro itself. The fluffy taro pieces anchor the entire bowl, rewarding attention to the ingredient.

02
Fluffy, Springy, and Silky in One Bowl

Signature Taro Shaved Ice combines chewy balls, tapioca pearls, grass jelly, and cereal. Each bite moves from dense taro to springy and silky toppings.

03
Strong Recognition Built on More Than 3,000 Reviews

Google currently shows about 4.3 stars from 3,202 reviews, offering first-time visitors a clear reference for its popularity.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
Signature Taro Shaved Ice MetroBites visit photo

Signature Taro Shaved Ice

Candied taro is paired with taro balls, sweet-potato balls, tapioca pearls, grass jelly, and cereal, bringing the shop's taro and topping textures together in one bowl.

TAIWAN FOOD Taiwanese Shaved Ice
Red Beans MetroBites visit photo

Red Beans

Soft beans offer a gentle aroma and add a dense, creamy texture to shaved ice, making them a good choice for anyone who favors traditional bean desserts.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Taro Connects Cold and Hot Desserts

The taro desserts span both cold and hot preparations: shaved ice is paired with several beans and chewy balls, while winter brings taro combinations with hot grass jelly and purple rice porridge. Serving the same ingredient at different temperatures makes the range of Taiwanese desserts tangible and easy to taste.

TAIWAN FOOD GUIDE

Taiwan flavors worth knowing here

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METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Save the First Bite for Plain Taro

Taste a bite of candied taro on its own before pairing it with the other toppings. For clearly separated textures, start at the top instead of mixing the whole bowl at once.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Restaurant Snapshot

土城芋頭之家 is a longstanding ice shop on Xuefu Road. Its signature is built through the work it controls in-house, from peeling and simmering taro to candying it. Signature Taro Shaved Ice places taro, taro balls, sweet-potato balls, tapioca pearls, grass jelly, cereal, and other textures in one bowl. If you want fluffy, chewy, silky, and crisp, no separate vote is needed. The shop name reminds visitors that ‘holiday notices are posted in the latest updates,’ so check its recent announcements before making a special trip.

Uncle's note: Filling a bowl of ice with toppings is easy. The hard part is making taro fluffy without cooking it into paste. You can taste this craft without me taking out a magnifying glass.

This shop treats taro preparation as its central process. Handling everything from peeling and simmering through candying keeps the sweetness and texture consistent. The value of a longstanding shop is more than age: regulars know what they come to find—a topping-packed bowl of layered textures where taro still holds its place as the star.

Interior and dining atmosphere:The storefront follows the direct style of a traditional ice shop: order, collect your food, and find a seat, without excessive decoration competing for attention. Crowds arrive quickly in hot weather, and most people focus on the bowl in front of them. Seats and waiting times vary by time of day. There is no need to rush dessert, but do not sit so long that you forget someone is waiting outside.

土城芋頭之家(休假消息放在最新動態) (Tucheng Yutou Zhi Jia) visit photo

土城芋頭之家(休假消息放在最新動態) (Tucheng Yutou Zhi Jia) visit photo

Location and dining notes:The address is 新北市土城區學府路一段262號, near 新北高工 (New Taipei Municipal New Taipei Industrial Vocational High School). It is about a 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of 海山站 · Haishan. Business days and holidays may change; check the shop's latest updates for holiday notices so you do not walk there under the blazing sun only to find it closed.
● Signature Taro Shaved Ice

Signature Taro Shaved Ice centers on candied taro, with pieces intended to be fluffy and sweet. Once combined with shaved ice, syrup links the various toppings. The bowl also contains taro balls, sweet-potato balls, tapioca pearls, grass jelly, and cereal: the balls add bounce, grass jelly adds silkiness, and cereal brings another kind of chew. There are many toppings, but taste one bite of taro alone before mixing everything so you do not miss the star.

土城芋頭之家(休假消息放在最新動態) (Tucheng Yutou Zhi Jia) visit photo
Key topping textures:Taro balls and sweet-potato balls provide springiness, the tapioca pearls are smaller, grass jelly is smooth, and cereal brings a grainy texture to the shaved ice. As the ice melts, the sweetness gradually evens out. If you enjoy distinct textures, eat from the top and do not stir everything together at the start.
● Red Beans

Red Beans may look like a supporting player, but they put heat control to the test: the beans must cook until soft and absorb the sweetness without turning the entire bowl into bean paste. With shaved ice, they add a gentle bean aroma and dense texture. That texture resembles the mealiness of taro without repeating it, making this hard to skip for fans of traditional bean desserts.

土城芋頭之家(休假消息放在最新動態) (Tucheng Yutou Zhi Jia) visit photo土城芋頭之家(休假消息放在最新動態) (Tucheng Yutou Zhi Jia) visit photo
💡 Ordering Notes

On a first visit, begin with Signature Taro Shaved Ice. Taste the taro by itself, then combine it with the chewy balls, grass jelly, cereal, and melting ice. Bean lovers should also look for Red Beans. Toppings and daily availability depend on conditions at the shop, so review the latest holiday notice before leaving.

  • Location:新北市土城區學府路一段262號, near 新北高工 (New Taipei Municipal New Taipei Industrial Vocational High School), about a 6-minute walk from Exit 3 of 海山站 · Haishan.
  • Type:Taro ice, shaved ice, and traditional desserts.
  • Highlights:A longstanding ice shop that handles its taro in-house from peeling and simmering through candying, with toppings that deliver a rich range of textures.
  • Reminder:Holiday notices appear in the latest updates; use the shop's recent announcements for current opening information.

📌 Editor's Summary

土城芋頭之家 puts its craft in the least flashy place: it prepares and candies the taro itself, then uses taro balls, sweet-potato balls, tapioca pearls, grass jelly, cereal, and Red Beans to give one bowl many textures. It is not a long detour from 海山站 · Haishan, but even old shops take breaks. Checking the latest updates is more practical than arriving to have a heart-to-heart with a metal shutter.

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4.3
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
236台灣新北市土城區學府路一段262號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:30 – 22:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 22:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 22:00
Thursday: 11:30 – 22:00
Friday: 11:30 – 22:00
Saturday: 11:30 – 22:00
Sunday: 11:30 – 22:00
GETTING THERE

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海山站 · Haishan
Exit 2 · about 4 min walk · about 253 m
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Walking About 4 min from Exit 2 · about 253 m
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