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城市愛玉
Exit 1 · about 4 min walk

城市愛玉

Cheng Shi Ai Yu
Desserts, Local Eats · 中山區
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A- VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth adding to your itinerary

“Handmade aiyu, lemon, and coarse ice are distinctive; cold days bring richly topped red-bean soup. A family-run night-market story adds reason to visit.”

Hand-washed lemon aiyu Layered red-bean soup textures Family dessert stall
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
Worth the walk

If you are already at 中山國小站 · Zhongshan Elementary School, 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
Coarse ice frames silky hand-washed aiyu

Aiyu appears as irregular transparent tender sheets rather than neat cubes. Coarse ice crunches before lemon syrup reveals light springiness.

02
Dense and springy textures alternate in red-bean soup

Dense red-bean sweetness supports taro balls, pearls, and soybeans, alternating softness and springiness without cloying.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

An aiyu stall enduring on tofu-pudding street

The elders began with aiyu ice and thick rice noodles. On a street full of tofu-pudding stalls, they chose aiyu to avoid direct competition. Family later inherited the Shuangcheng stall, selling ice in summer and hot sweets in winter.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Aiyu Ice MetroBites visit photo

Aiyu Ice

Irregular transparent hand-washed aiyu is slippery and lightly springy under coarse ice. Crunch leads to tender jelly, while lemon syrup brings bright sweet-tart flavor that turns smoother as ice melts.

Red Bean Soup MetroBites visit photo

Red Bean Soup

Warm fragrant red-bean soup is dense but not sticky. Springy taro balls, chewy pearls, and soft soybeans create several textures under delicate bean sweetness.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Hot and cold seasons of Taiwanese dessert

Aiyu ice and red-bean soup reflect Taiwanese desserts by season. Lemon, aiyu, and ice cool hot days; red beans wrap taro balls, pearls, and soybeans in warm sweetness on cold days.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Check today's toppings at the central stall

The stall is in central Shuangcheng Street opposite Rongchang Pharmacy. Check the counter for seasonal aiyu, jellies, rice noodles, starch noodles, and beans.

02
Choose cold ice or hot soup before toppings

Choose one to four toppings or a shop combination; seasonal items depend on the day.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Taste plain before adjusting lemon and ice

Taste aiyu and syrup first, then adjust lemon or crushed ice in stages to preserve its freshness.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

This version localizes the original visit story while preserving the original photo sequence.

✨ AI Short Visit Review

城市愛玉 · City Aiyu sits in the central stalls of Qingguang Market and Shuangcheng Street Night Market, about a five-minute walk from Exit 1 of 中山國小站 · Zhongshan Elementary School. It is known for hand-washed aiyu, crushed ice, and old-style toppings, with lemon ice in summer and hot soup in winter.

Setting and atmosphere:At Shuangcheng Street 17-2, the open counter displays aiyu, rice jelly, thick rice noodles, starch noodles, beans, and toppings. Simple seats fill in the afternoon as takeaway continues. Metal counters, crushed-ice sounds, and market traffic create a lively old-school mood.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市中山區雙城街17-2號中央攤販區 in Qingguang Market, opposite Rongchang Pharmacy, about a five-minute walk from Exit 1 of 中山國小站 · Zhongshan Elementary School. Choose one to four toppings or a shop combination; supply changes seasonally. Taste before adding ice or lemon.
● Aiyu Ice

Hand-washed aiyu is irregular, transparent, slippery, and lightly springy. Coarse ice melts slowly, while lemon adds acidity to syrup. Ice crunch comes first, then tender jelly and citrus freshness.

愛玉冰原圖
● Red Bean Soup

Sweet red-bean soup can include taro balls, pearls, and soybeans. The base is sweet but not sticky, alternating dense beans, springy taro balls, chewy pearls, and soft soybeans. The warm version extends the stall beyond summer.

紅豆湯原圖
Uncle's line: Lemon aiyu for summer, red beans and taro balls for cool days; market sweets need not be complicated when textures stay lively.
💡 Ordering note

For refreshment choose Aiyu Ice and tune it with ice and lemon. For warmth choose Red Bean Soup with taro balls, pearls, and soybeans. Decide cold or hot first, then select textures.

  • Location:台北市中山區雙城街17-2號中央攤販區, about a five-minute walk from Exit 1 of 中山國小站 · Zhongshan Elementary School.
  • Type:Hand-washed aiyu, old-style ice, and seasonal sweet soups.
  • Recommended:Aiyu Ice, Red Bean Soup.
  • Highlights:Choose several toppings freely with crushed ice, lemon, and traditional sweets.
  • Best for:Qingguang Market walks, evening dessert, and old-style topping fans.

📌 Editor's summary

城市愛玉 · City Aiyu turns one Qingguang Market stall into a year-round dessert stop. Aiyu Ice combines silky hand-washed jelly, coarse ice, and lemon; Red Bean Soup supports taro balls, pearls, and soybeans with dense warmth. Choose cold or hot, then toppings from the counter, for either cooling relief or a warm sweet finish.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
10491台灣臺北市中山區晴光里雙城街17-2號中央攤販(榮昌藥局對面
Opening hours
Monday: 11:30 – 01:00
Tuesday: 11:30 – 01:00
Wednesday: 11:30 – 01:00
Thursday: 11:30 – 01:00
Friday: 11:30 – 01:00
Saturday: 11:30 – 01:00
Sunday: 11:30 – 01:00
GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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中山國小站 · Zhongshan Elementary School
Exit 1 · about 4 min walk · about 267 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 4 min walk · about 303 m
O Zhonghe-Xinlu Line
民權西路站 · Minquan W. Rd. · Exit 9 Another nearby station
about 6 min walk · about 409 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 1 · about 267 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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