[New Taipei City Xinzhuang Food] Hidden in the alley opposite Xinzhuang High School is a sweet potato ball shop that's "sold out as soon as it comes out of the pot"—"3Q Meow Sweet Potato Balls".

🍠 This is the shop that Mao's dad discovered on Threads.

I've been watching Threads lately and I keep seeing people discussing a sweet potato ball.

Some say, "They're gone as soon as they're out of the pot," while others say, "If you go too late, you'll have to wait for the next batch."

Seeing everyone exaggerating how amazing it was, I kept thinking, "Is it really that incredible?"

I happened to be near Xinzhuang High School that day when I suddenly remembered this little shop that had been on my favorites list. Since it was nearby, I decided to go and take a look. The result was quite unexpected.

This sweet potato ball stall, which many people say is "sold out as soon as it comes out of the pot," is actually hidden in a small alley opposite Xinzhuang High School. It doesn't have an eye-catching sign and isn't in a bustling commercial area. If someone hadn't shared it with you, it would be easy to miss it.

Sometimes, the more unassuming a shop is, the more likely it is to hold a pleasant surprise.

👀 What first caught Dad's eye wasn't the sweet potato ball.

I don't know if it's just my habit.

Whenever buying fried food, the first thing Dad looks at isn't the food itself, but the oil.

The frying oil at this restaurant was much cleaner than Dad Mao had imagined.

The oil looked very clear, without the turbidity often seen after repeated frying, and there was no pile of black oil residue. The entire stall was very clean, and the two owners were very efficient in their cooking.

While standing there waiting for my food, I silently gave it a lot of points.

The waiting time wasn't as long as I had imagined. Instead, I watched as each sweet potato ball slowly puffed up, and after being repeatedly flipped and pressed, it finally exploded into a round, golden-yellow shape.

Just looking at that picture makes me look forward to the first bite.

😋 We didn't order the original flavor.

This time I chose three flavors directly.

🥜 Peanuts

🍫 Chocolate

🌮 Mexico

The peanut aroma is very strong; you can taste the subtle peanut flavor in every bite.

The chocolate is sweet but not cloying, making it perfect for people who like sweet flavors.

As for Mexico...

I originally thought it would have a strong spice flavor, but it turned out to have a light sweetness. Combined with the crispy outside and chewy inside of the sweet potato balls, it was surprisingly easy to eat.

Of the last three packs, the Mexican flavor was the one that Mao's dad finished the fastest.

It seems that Dad has quietly found his number one spot (laughs).

🎲 Having trouble making decisions? Then leave it to the boss!

There's a flavor on the menu that Mom and Dad think is really interesting.

It's called... "Add whatever you want".

I laughed when I first saw it; it turns out you really can leave decision-making difficulties to your boss.

Nobody knows what flavor we'll get today.

It could be one type, or it could be a mix of two or three types; each pack is like opening a blind box.

Suddenly I realize I should just order this next time.

Anyway, surprises are part of enjoying delicious food.

🌈 What's even more memorable than the sweet potato balls are the two owners.

I later learned during our conversation that the shop was run by two lesbian couples.

The boss was very talkative, and the conversation felt as natural as chatting with a friend, so the waiting time passed quickly.

The other owner was quieter, focusing almost entirely on frying sweet potato balls in the oil. He didn't talk much, but every movement was swift and efficient.

One person was in charge of chatting, and the other was in charge of taking care of the pot.

Watching their interaction, you'll find that they don't need to say much; they already know what the other is going to do next.

That tacit understanding felt natural and comfortable.

It's a scene that Mao's parents still remember even after they passed away.

❤️ Some shops don't need to be famous.

As we left, we kept thinking about it.

If it weren't for the fact that it just happened to slide to Threads.

If it weren't for the fact that I happened to be near Xinzhuang High School.

If I hadn't just happened to walk into this alley...

They probably wouldn't know that such a warm and welcoming little shop was hidden here.

What truly makes people remember the sweet potato balls isn't just their crispy exterior and chewy interior.

It also features clean frying oil, a comfortable and tidy environment, and the tacit understanding between the two owners, one chatting and the other quietly frying sweet potato balls.

After eating it, you won't feel that exaggerated feeling of "this must be the best in Taiwan".

It was actually a very simple thought:

If I come to Xinzhuang again next time, I will probably go down into this alley again to buy a bag of freshly cooked sweet potato balls.

Mao's father felt that this was the most charming aspect of the small shop.

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@wumao.diar[Xinzhuang, New Taipei City] Hidden in an alley opposite Xinzhuang High School is a sweet potato ball shop that's "sold out as soon as it comes out of the pot"—"3Q Meow Sweet Potato Balls" 🍠 I was introduced to this shop by Threads (a popular Chinese online shopping platform). Recently, while browsing Threads, I kept seeing people discussing this sweet potato ball shop. Some said, "It's gone as soon as it comes out of the pot," while others said, "If you go late, you'll have to wait for the next batch." Seeing everyone exaggerating, I kept thinking, "Is it really that amazing?" I happened to be near Xinzhuang High School that day and suddenly remembered this little shop that had been on my wishlist. Since it was nearby, I decided to go check it out, and it was quite a surprise. This sweet potato ball shop, which many people say is "sold out as soon as it comes out of the pot," is actually hidden in a small alley opposite Xinzhuang High School. There's no eye-catching sign, and it's not in a busy shopping area. If someone hadn't shared it, it would have been easy to miss it. Sometimes, the more unassuming the shop, the more likely it is to hide a surprise. 👀 What first attracted me wasn't the sweet potato balls—maybe it's just my habit. Whenever I buy fried food, the first thing I look at isn't the food, but the oil. This stall's frying oil was much cleaner than I expected. The oil looked very clear, without the murky look often seen after repeated frying, and there wasn't a pile of black oil residue. The whole stall was very clean, and the two owners were very efficient in their cooking. Standing there waiting for our food, I already gave it a lot of points. The wait wasn't as long as I imagined; instead, I watched the sweet potato balls slowly puff up, then be repeatedly flipped and pressed, finally frying until they were round and golden brown. Just watching that made me look forward to the first bite. 😋 We didn't order the original flavor this time; we chose three flavors instead. 🥜 Peanut 🍫 Chocolate 🌮 The Mexican peanut flavor was very strong; you could taste the subtle peanut flavor in every bite. The chocolate was sweet but not cloying, perfect for those who like sweet flavors. As for the Mexican flavor… I originally thought it would be quite spicy, but it turned out to be subtly sweet, and paired with the crispy outside and chewy inside of the sweet potato balls, it was surprisingly delicious. Of the last three packs, the Mexican flavor was the one Dad finished the fastest. Looks like Dad has quietly found his number one spot. 🎲 Having trouble choosing? Leave it to the boss! There was a flavor on the menu that we found really interesting. It was called… “Add As You Like.” I laughed the first time I saw it; it really is possible to leave your choice to the boss. Nobody knows what flavor you'll get today. It could be one, or it could be a mix of two or three—each pack is like opening a blind box. Suddenly, I thought I should just order that next time. After all, surprises are part of enjoying good food. 🌈 Even more memorable than the sweet potato balls was that we later learned from the two owners that the shop was run by a lesbian couple. One of the owners was very talkative, and the conversation felt as natural as chatting with a friend, making the wait fly by. The other owner was quieter, almost entirely focused on frying sweet potato balls in the oil. She didn't talk much, but every movement was efficient. One chatted, the other tended the pot. Watching their interaction, you could tell they didn't need to say much; they knew what the other was going to do next. That tacit understanding was natural and comfortable. It's a scene that even after my parents left, I still remember vividly. ❤️ Some shops don't need to be famous. As we left, we kept thinking: If we hadn't happened to be gliding into Threads. If we hadn't happened to be near Xinzhuang High School. If we hadn't happened to walk into this alley, we probably wouldn't have known that such a warm and welcoming little shop was hidden here. What truly makes it memorable isn't just the crispy outside and chewy inside sweet potato balls. It's also the clean frying oil, the comfortable and tidy environment, and the tacit understanding between the two owners—one chatting, the other quietly frying the sweet potato balls. After eating there, you don't feel that exaggerated sense of "this must be the best in Taiwan." Instead, it's a very simple thought: If I come to Xinzhuang again next time, I'll probably go back into this alley and buy a bag of freshly cooked sweet potato balls. Dad thinks that's the most charming thing about this little shop. 📍Shop Information🏠 Shop Name｜3Q Meow Sweet Potato Balls📍 Address｜No. 9, Lane 198, Zhongping Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City 242🕓 Opening Hours｜Monday to Sunday 16:00-21:00 (Please refer to the shop's official social media announcements for detailed opening hours.) 🐾 Five-Cent Kid's Travel Notes We don't necessarily look for the longest lines or the most talked-about shops. We prefer to share those little shops that make us want to go back into the alley again. Some food may not make you exclaim "My life's number one!" But one day, when you pass by the same street, you'll suddenly remember the taste of that steaming hot, freshly cooked bag. And that's the kind of place we want to share. # Five-cent Kid's Walking and Jumping Notes # Xinzhuang Food # 3Q Meow Boy Sweet Potato Balls # Xinzhuang Snacks # Alleyway Food♬ Original Soundtrack – A Five-Cent Kid's Walking and Jumping Notes

 

📍Store Information

👉Store name:3Q Meow Sweet Potato Balls
👉address:No. 9, Lane 198, Zhongping Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City
👉Business hours:Open Monday through Sunday, 16:00-21:00 (Please refer to the store's announcement for detailed business hours.)
👉PARKING LOTNo parking available
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🐾 A Five-Cent Kid's Walking and Jumping Notes

We don't necessarily look for the store with the longest queue or the loudest voice.

I prefer to share those little shops that would make us want to wander into the alley again.

Some foods may not make you exclaim "the best in my life".

But one day, when you pass by the same road, you will suddenly remember the taste of that steaming hot, freshly cooked bag of food.

And this is the kind of place we want to share.

# Five-cent Kid's Walking and Jumping Notes # Xinzhuang Food # 3Q Meow Boy Sweet Potato Balls # Xinzhuang Snacks # Alleyway Food