Hiding in a alley off Xin Dong Street in the Minsheng Community, there's a really awesome Taiwanese Meatballs shop called Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs. I've been eating there since I was a kid. Every time I pass by and they're open, I just want to take some home to enjoy.

Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs has been in business since 1980, making it a well-established shop with over 40 years of history. The owner uses the Southern-style steamed method to make the authentic Kaohsiung meatballs, bringing the local flavor of Kaohsiung to Taipei. That's why they named it Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs.

Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs is tucked away in an alley and isn't very big, but they've been around for many years and have gained some popularity. Many food bloggers and magazines have featured them.

Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs has another memorable point — the Owner is super friendly and welcoming. Many reviews on the map give high scores and say she's very nice.

The indoor space isn't very big, it can seat about ten people before it's full. It's been about the same size from way back when. The place has a cozy, family-style vibe, but it's super clean.

There's a TV on the side and a menu with prices hanging on the wall. Although the space inside is small, I never have to wait long when I visit Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs. Whether I eat there or take out, the service is always quick.

Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs serves very simple dishes, only meatballs, Four Herbs Soup, Fish Ball Soup, and Meatball Soup. What I really like is that you can choose how many meatballs you want — two, three, four, or even unlimited. You can get any amount, whether odd or even.

The price of meatballs has been 50 TWD for two for many years. Even after all this time, it still remains very affordable.

The space is really clean and the atmosphere is better than most regular snack shops.

Making our own chili sauce with Tonna Sinensis Roem chili is one of the specialties at Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs. If you love spicy food, give it a try!

Three steamed meatballs (清蒸肉圓三顆)

Three generous steamed Taiwanese meatballs are placed on a plate. The skin is made from rice, making them really soft and easy to chew. Since they're steamed, they're not greasy at all and taste very light and refreshing.

The sauce for the Taiwanese meatballs tastes sweet and salty, and it's not thick at all. There's garlic and coriander on top, and the garlic flavor is pretty strong. I personally really like this kind of flavor.

The filling of the meatballs is made from fresh pork, mostly lean meat with a small amount of fat. The meat has been pickled, so it's quite salty. The filling is very soft and tender—it's not hard or dry. For steamed meatballs, I really like this kind of filling.

Four Herbs Soup (四神湯)

Hsu Taiwanese Meatballs in Kaohsiung is not only delicious for their meatballs, but their Four Herbs Soup is also really tasty. It only costs 50 TWD dollars a bowl and is quite affordable.

The Four Herbs Soup has a generous amount of ingredients, including Job's Tears and pork intestines. The Job's Tears have a great texture – not overcooked, so you can still enjoy their crunch. The broth is very clear and refreshing, with a light alcohol flavor.

The texture of the large intestines is also excellent—very soft and tender. The fat and oil have been thoroughly removed, so there's no gamey smell at all. When paired with the meatballs, you'll find yourself wanting to keep eating one after another. If the soup runs low, you can ask the owner to refill it for you.

If you finish the meatballs and have some sauce left, customers often ask the owner to add some clear soup to the sauce. To dip the meatballs in and enjoy together—it tastes really great. It's just like having a bowl of deep-fried fish cake with soup after you're done.

After finishing the Taiwanese Meatballs at Hsu Kaohsiung Taiwanese Meatballs, we thought they were so delicious. We saw they sold a pack of 10 for only 250 TWD, which is very cheap. So, we bought a pack to take home and enjoy.