One of the best known places for frugal eats, this veritable institution has been around since 1933 and holds a special place in every Taichungese’s heart because of its no-frills tasty food. There are only three items on the menu – the meatball, fish ball soup and glass noodle soup. The meatball is something of a misnomer as it’s closer to a big translucent dumpling with peppery ground pork filling topped with thick soy and sweet sauces.