張記九份傳統魚丸
Ruifang District
Restaurant in Ruifang District, Taiwan
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Price
$1–10per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
Book this into a Jiufen day as a quick savory stop, not a formal meal. 張記九份傳統魚丸 makes the most sense for solo diners, couples, or small groups already moving along Jishan Street; pair it with 阿柑姨芋圓 if you want the classic savory-then-sweet old-street route.
About 張記九份傳統魚丸
張記九份傳統魚丸 is a Ruifang District venue with a casual dress code and published operating hours across most of the week.
A casual Ruifang District stop with limited detail
The clearest point is that the dress code is casual.
If you are comparing options, 阿柑姨芋圓 is another named choice to consider, while 張記九份傳統魚丸 remains the focus here for visitors who want to keep their Ruifang District plan simple and flexible. The best decision comes down to the day of the week and whether the hours fit your itinerary.
Go when the posted hours fit your route
張記九份傳統魚丸 is open Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:40 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:40 AM to 8 PM. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Those hours make it easier to consider on late-morning, afternoon, or early-evening plans, but it should not be treated as a late-night fallback.
Reservations: none listed. Dress: casual. Budget: pricing is not listed. Group fit: seating or group-capacity details are not listed, so keep plans flexible.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 10:40 AM–7:30 PM · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- No. 25號, Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
- Phone
- +886 2 2496 8469
The take
The Take
The Vibe
張記九份傳統魚丸 sits quietly inside Jiufen’s bustling Jishan Street, where red lanterns and narrow alleys create an intimate, historic atmosphere. The shop reads like a relic of pre-tourism food culture: single-product focus, hands-on techniques and ingredients tied directly to the northeastern coast. The sense of nostalgia is palpable: visitors navigate a pedestrian food corridor that still values craft over reinvention. The overall feeling is charming and scenic rather than polished; the place feels lived-in and immediate, a small counter of tradition amid a busy, photogenic streetscape.
Best For
This is a stop for people exploring Jiufen’s food lane: tour groups getting off buses, couples sampling snacks, and solo wanderers tracing local flavors. The shop’s single-product identity and street-front setting make it ideal for short visits while walking the corridor rather than long, sit-down meals. It suits casual hangouts and group outings where the priority is tasting an emblematic regional item and moving on to the next stall. Families and first-time visitors who want a direct encounter with northeastern Taiwan’s coastal foodways find it especially rewarding.
Ordering Tips
The menu centers on fish balls and related street dishes; signature items to try include 綜合魚丸湯, 福州丸 and a simple 魯肉飯. Expect a firmer, cleaner-textured fish ball typical of northeastern Taiwan: an attribute the shop emphasizes as part of its traditional method. Because the place operates within a busy food corridor, order while you’re ready to eat and sample the mixed fish-ball soup to compare textures and flavors. Hand-made technique and fresh coastal sourcing matter, so prioritize the house specialties rather than hunting for variations.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively and bustling atmosphere in a clean shop filled with tables and chairs, packed with tourists.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Traditional
- Menu Format
- A la carte
Signature Dishes
- 綜合魚丸湯
- 福州丸
- 魯肉飯
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- No. 25號, Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 10:40 AM–7:30 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 10:40 AM–7:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:40 AM–7:30 PM
- Saturday
- 10:40 AM–8 PM
- Sunday
- 10:40 AM–8 PM
Location
No. 25號, Jishan St, Ruifang District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 224 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Zhang Ji Fish Ball, Notable alternative
- 阿柑姨芋圓, Notable alternative
- A Gan Yi Taro Balls, Notable alternative
- Huí Huí, Notable alternative
- 嘉邑海鮮小館, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How it compares on the Jiufen old-street route
Zhang Ji Fish Ball is effectively the closest comparison by format, so treat it as the same decision set: casual, quick, savory, and better for a short stop than a long meal. Against dessert-focused peers, 張記九份傳統魚丸 is the right first stop when the group wants something warming and savory before sweets.
阿柑姨芋圓 and A Gan Yi Taro Balls are stronger choices for visitors who came to Jiufen specifically for taro balls. They make more sense after a fish-ball stop than instead of one, unless the group only has room for dessert. Booking difficulty should be low across this casual set, so timing and queue tolerance matter more than advance planning.
Huí Huí and 嘉邑海鮮小館 are less direct substitutes because they do not solve the same old-street snack decision. Choose them only if the goal is a fuller restaurant-style meal; choose 張記九份傳統魚丸 when the plan is fast, local, and easy to fold into a Ruifang walking route.
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Compare 張記九份傳統魚丸
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 張記九份傳統魚丸 | Ruifang District | Michelin Guide Taiwan 20262026 Michelin Plate |
| Zhang Ji Fish Ball | New Taipei | No published awards |
| 阿柑姨芋圓 | Ruifang District | No published awards |
| A Gan Yi Taro Balls | New Taipei | Michelin Guide Taiwan 2026 |
| Huí Huí | New Taipei | No published awards |
| 嘉邑海鮮小館 | Gongliao District | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is lunch or dinner better at 張記九份傳統魚丸?
The hours are late morning through early evening on operating days: Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:40 AM to 7:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:40 AM to 8 PM. It is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Choose the time that fits your Ruifang District route, and do not treat it as a late-night option.
What should I wear to 張記九份傳統魚丸?
Keep it casual. The dress code for 張記九份傳統魚丸 is casual, so practical clothing is appropriate.
What are alternatives to 張記九份傳統魚丸?
Other named options to compare include 阿柑姨芋圓, A Gan Yi Taro Balls, Zhang Ji Fish Ball, Huí Huí, and 嘉邑海鮮小館. You can also consider other Ruifang District dining.
